How to make DIY Olympic medals for kids that they can decorate themselves. Celebrate the Olympics with this fun and simple craft.
Updated May 2024
When Jean originally wrote this post, it was for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Now, 8 years later, we’re getting ready for the 2024 Olympics in Paris!
You can celebrate on your own with a backyard obstacle course, some outdoor games, or you can even host your own neighborhood Olympics.
And of course, you’ll need Olympic medals!
Here’s how to make super simple Olympic medals for kids, just in time for the games!
DIY Olympic Medals for Kids
MATERIALS
- Round plastic lids (we used the lids of oatmeal and snack containers)
- Sturdy paper
- Hot glue gun
- Ribbon (1.5 – 2 inches wide)
- Oil pastels or other drawing supplies
- Mod Podge (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Trace and cut paper
First, trace the lids onto the paper.
Then, cut the paper circles out inside your traced lines (so you’ll be able to fit the paper inside the lip of the lid). - Glue medal together
Glue the paper to the inside of the lid with a few dots from the hot glue gun.
Cut a length of ribbon that will allow the medal to sit in the middle of your child’s chest. Form a loop, overlapping at the bottom. Use a dab from the hot glue gun to glue the overlapping ends together. And then add another dab or two to glue the ribbon to the back of the lid.
- Make more!
You’ll want at least three medals (first, second, third) for however many events you have planned.
- Decorate
Now decorate your new award medals! You can use any drawing materials you prefer; we used oil pastels and markers to draw 1st, 2nd, and 3rd on ours.
Add a coat of Mod Podge (optional).
Use your new DIY Olympic medals for backyard races, games, and obstacle courses!
You can also make an Olympic Games sign with a length of white easel paper, a mixing bowl, and some paint sticks. Simply trace the mixing bowl to create overlapping circles of blue, yellow, black, green, and red on the paper!
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