Ready, Set, Ancient Greece!

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Ready, Set, Ancient Greece!

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Can you imagine running a race thousands of years ago with a huge crowd cheering you on? The Olympics still happen today, so learning where they started helps us understand a really big tradition. The very first games took place in ancient Greece, in a place called Olympia, around 776 BC. When you finish, try drawing what you think an ancient Greek athlete might have looked like!

Can You Run Fast?

Can You Run Fast?

Stand up! Pretend to run on the spot. Running is a sport. Long, long ago, people loved sports too!

💭 Think about this

What is your favourite sport?

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