Winter sports are fun activities you can do on snow or ice. Some popular ones are skiing, snowboarding, hockey, and curling. These sports are exciting and have their own special challenges. In a fun episode of Sesame Sports Street, Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim talked about winter sports, especially snowboarding.
Chloe Kim is a super cool athlete who is famous for snowboarding. She even won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics! Chloe is really good at snowboarding because she practices a lot and loves what she does.
Chloe’s favorite winter sport is snowboarding. A snowboard is a hard board that helps you slide over the snow. It’s not made of snow, even though it sounds like it might be!
When you snowboard, you stand on a board that is attached to your feet with special straps called bindings. This helps you go down snowy hills and do cool tricks. Chloe explained that the board is made to help you stay balanced and in control.
Chloe talked about the important gear you need for snowboarding:
Chloe showed off some amazing tricks she does in a halfpipe, which is a U-shaped ramp. Here are some tricks she mentioned:
These tricks need a lot of practice and strength, showing how talented snowboarders are.
Chloe loves snowboarding, but she also mentioned other winter sports like:
Chloe’s excitement about winter sports inspires kids to try different activities and find what they enjoy.
Chloe Kim’s visit to Sesame Sports Street was all about the fun of snowboarding and learning about winter sports. Her amazing skills and love for snowboarding inspire young athletes everywhere. Whether it’s snowboarding, hockey, or curling, winter sports are a great way to stay active and have fun with friends!
Snowboard Design Challenge: Create your own snowboard design using paper and crayons or colored pencils. Think about the colors and patterns you would like on your snowboard. Once you have your design, share it with your classmates and explain why you chose those colors and patterns. This will help you understand how snowboarders express their personality through their gear.
Balance and Control Activity: Try balancing on one foot for as long as you can. Then switch to the other foot. Imagine you are on a snowboard and practice keeping your balance. You can also try walking on a straight line on the floor to practice control. This activity helps you understand the importance of balance and control in snowboarding.
Winter Sports Observation: Next time you are outside or watching TV, try to spot different winter sports. Can you see anyone skiing, snowboarding, or playing hockey? Write down what you notice about how they move and what equipment they use. Discuss with your family or friends which sport you would like to try and why.
