The Winter Olympics in Sochi does not just teach children about sports but many other aspects. Across this country in copious classrooms of all ages, children are celebrating Sochi. Pretend Olympic ceremonies with fake torches children are participating. World maps on the walls showing the countries where athletes originate. Learning where Sochi is and more about the country of Russia. A map of Canada with the hometowns of our athletes are teaching little Canadians about Canada. Sportsmanship and the need to respect each other are paramount too. An example, the Canadian cross country ski coach running on the track to give the Russian skier a new ski so he could finish the race he had lost with dignity to cross the finish line in front of his home crowd. The spirit of the Olympic with its original intention that people participate together and may the best one win. Even just finishing the race is so important too. Knowing the athletes are elite. Knowing that hard work pays off but does not always make one a winner. Seeing children and youth inspired by the whole event makes this Nana smile. Learning about feelings and what it meas to feel patriotic is now in their conscience. Winter sports can be fun and rewarding! For young girls seeing women compete in similar events as the men inspires as well! Yeah Sochi! An added note, this writer now knows where Sochi is located and am actually revisiting Russian history learnt in High School! Good for children of all ages!!
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