The Summer Olympic Games are one of the world’s most visual global celebrations. In other words, they’re perfect material for pinners.
As the events unfold, Pinterest is increasingly filled with boards that commemorate the games through powerful images, historic moments, and timely craft projects.
Here are eight boards to follow as you enjoy the 2012 Olympics. Each image links to the original pins.
1) Olympics 2012 by Clever Classroom
Turn the Olympics into a teachable moment with Summer Olympic writing prompts, educational projects, and coloring book pages.
2) 2012 #Olympics – Past Olympic Moments by InsideGuide toLondon
As you sit down to watch the games this year, read up on some of the event’s most historic people, places, and events.
3) Olympic projects by Debbie @Country Fun Child Care
Olympic-themed arts and crafts to help kids get in the Olympic spirit.
4) 1948 – London Olympics by Di Gilpin
2012 isn’t the first time the Olympic games have taken place in London. Use this board to learn about the previous London Olympics, way back in 1948.
5) Olympics Party by Julie {AngryJulie}
Everything you need to throw your own Olympics-themed gathering.
6) Olympics Posters by Louise Norman
For design buffs, here are some of the most iconic images used to advertise the games, from 1964 to the present.
7) Olympic Athletes by AroundTheRings
A collection of the Olympics’ most recognizable faces of the past and present.
8) London Olympic Venues by OlympicsXXX
Our most essential recommended follow? This and all the other boards by the London Olympics official staff.
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