Document Commonwealth Games Learning with Our Free Learning Story Pack!
The Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland from 23 July to 2 August 2026, bringing together athletes from across the Commonwealth to participate in a major international sporting event often known as the Friendly Games.
 
For early childhood services, the Commonwealth Games can be a fun and meaningful opportunity to explore movement, teamwork, inclusion, fairness, countries, flags, celebrations, persistence and belonging through play-based learning.
 
This free pack has been created to help educators document children’s learning, conversations and participation as they take part in Commonwealth Games-inspired experiences within the early learning environment.
 
Capture children’s voices as they explore mini games, outdoor obstacle courses, running races, ball games, team challenges, medal making, flag discussions, map explorations, celebrations, sportsmanship and movement-based play.
 
This pack can support educators to record children’s learning and link experiences to relevant learning outcomes, including wellbeing, identity, communication, connection, community, confidence, collaboration and active participation.
 
✨ Features:
Designed to help educators document learning linked to the Commonwealth Games, Glasgow 2026, sport, movement, teamwork, inclusion and global celebrations
A practical resource for recording children’s conversations, discoveries, participation and reflections during Commonwealth Games-inspired learning
Ideal for portfolios, program documentation, family displays or learning story records
 
Here are 5 quick Commonwealth Games play-based ideas for ECEC:
Mini Commonwealth Games Day
Set up simple outdoor stations such as running, jumping, throwing beanbags, balancing, obstacle courses or relay games so children can move, cheer and participate at their own level.
Medal Making and Celebration Play
Invite children to create their own medals using cardboard, foil, ribbon, collage materials or paint, then talk about effort, participation and celebrating everyone’s strengths.
Flags and Countries Discovery Table
Provide maps, flags, photos and loose parts so children can explore where different Commonwealth countries are located, including Australia and Scotland.
Glasgow and Australia Connection Display
Use images of Glasgow, Scotland, Australian athletes, kangaroos, wattle, thistles or tartan patterns to support simple conversations about place, culture, symbols and celebrations.
Teamwork and Fair Play Games
Offer small group games where children practise taking turns, encouraging others, following simple rules, helping friends and noticing that everyone can join in different ways.