Are you looking for some Soccer children’s books to use in your classroom that include literacy extension activities? This list may be just what you are looking for!
Soccer children’s book are filled with some exciting literacy experiences to explore. You may have had the opportunity to read some of these Soccer books already, but hopefully some will be a new adventure for you and your kids. Whether you love the soccer or not, try these engaging books and some of the extension activities suggested.
1. K is for Kick: A Soccer Alphabet by Brad Herzog
An alphabet book all about soccer! The author shares his knowledge of the sport of soccer. The charming and realistic illustrations to detail every facet of the game.
Each letter has a simple rhyme for young readers to ponder. J is for the Jersey that soccer players wear while K is for Kick. For older readers the
expository text gives specific details about goaltending, referees, the World Cup, and many other aspects of soccer.
Literacy Extensions:
- Classroom Book: “To Play Soccer”
- Soccer Counting Number & Color Word Student Booklet
- Soccer Paper Plate Art Project
- Soccer Counting Math Games
2. My First Book of Soccer by Beth Bugler & Mark Bechtel
The fourth book in the fan-favorite Rookie Book series, Sports Illustrated Kids explains this most popular sport in the world to its youngest fans. With a fun mix of action photography and straightforward text this book is a great introduction to the sport of soccer.
Kids will learn how the clock counts “up” and never stops, what an offside means, what’s up with those yellow cards, and how kicks become a goal! An illustrated rookie character appears on every page to guide the reader moment by moment. The book also has a full glossary of terms, and impressive graphics which makes it a shared reading experience for all.
Literacy Extensions:
- Classroom Book: When I Play Soccer
- Venn Diagram Organizer: Soccer vs Football
- Soccer Symbol & Sound Match Game
- Soccer Roll & Cover Dice Math Game
3. My Soccer Book by Gail Gibbons
Soccer is fun, but how does it work? Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest soccer fans from the award winning author, Gail Gibbons! This illustrated book for young readers will help kids learn the fundamentals of the sport of soccer.
With a full glossary of soccer terms included kids will learn how soccer fields are marked to the thrill of making a goal. They will become familiar with what a soccer player wears and the positions of each player. Find all the soccer basics right here!
Literacy Extensions:
- Classroom Book: “All About Soccer”
- Student Booklet: “Soccer Senses”
- Soccer Counting: How Many Soccer Balls? BOOM Cards
- My Soccer Story: Student Worksheets
4. Froggy Plays Soccer by Jonathan London
Budding soccer players and Froggy’s fans will welcome Froggy’s latest hilarious adventure on the soccer field!
It’s the day of the big game, and Froggy is ready. His soccer team is playing the Wild Things for the City Cup. All Froggy has to do is remember the rule: “Head it! Boot it! Knee it! Shoot it! BUT DON’T USE YOUR HANDS!”
But Froggy’s busy doing cartwheels and picking daisies. Uh oh, Froggy! Here comes the ball! Find out how Froggy does in the big game with this wonderful story!
Literacy Extensions:
- Soccer Literature List
- Soccer Story Parts: Student Worksheet
- Soccer Roll It! Read It! Short Vowels
- Soccer Ball & Goal Acrostic Poem Art Project
5. Soccer School by Alex Bellos
This series of books are designed for the older reader. The author of the series are indeed soccer coaches and cleverly use the lens of soccer to immerse kids in math, geography, biology, and more.
The books are loaded with awesome true stories and science, the first book in the Soccer School series is illustrated throughout with cartoons that will have young soccer fans laughing out loud.
There are also quizzes at the end of each chapter keep readers on their toes. They will learn some truly weird trivia, like the hidden meaning behind a team’s uniform colors or how you might play soccer on Mars. These books are entertaining and informative and will score a goal with soccer fanatics everywhere!
Literacy Extensions:
- Soccer Word Bank
- Soccer Story Sequencing Student Worksheet
- Soccer Digital Build a Word
- Soccer Number & Ten Frames
6. Franklin Plays the Game by Paulette Bourgeois
From the wonderful Franklin the Turtle book series another lesson learning tale about playing the game of soccer. Franklin loves soccer. Sometimes he even takes his soccer ball to bed with him and dreams of scoring goals.
He wants to be the best player on the team. The only problem is the ball never goes where Franklin wants it to when he kicks it!
Franklin decides that he is going to practice and practice in the hopes of getting better. When his team begins to work together their playing improves! See what happens next in this loveable classic.
Literacy Extensions:
- “To Play Soccer” Classroom Book
- Soccer Literature Retelling Organizer Student Page
- Soccer Make a Short Vowel Word Game
- Soccer Roll & Cover Math Games
7. Saving the Team by Alex Morgan
From star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan comes this first book in an empowering, fun-filled series about believing in yourself and working as a team.
Twelve-year-old Devin loves to play soccer. If she hadn’t just left Connecticut to move across the country, she would have been named seventh-grade captain on her school soccer team. But now that Devin is starting seventh grade in California, all bets are off. She’s sure to have stiff competition. Or so she thinks.
The good news is, Devin quickly makes friends with funny, outgoing Jessi; shy but sweet Zoe; and klutzy Emma. Can Devin and her newfound friends pull together and save the team from itself?
Literacy Extensions:
- “All About Soccer” Classroom Book
- Soccer Make a Short Vowel Word
- Soccer Sight Word Game
- Soccer Build 2 Addend Addition Number Sentences
8. Olivia Plays Soccer by Tina Gallo
This story is a Level 1 Ready-to-Read book that shows there are shades to good sportsmanship. Olivia is very excited to be playing soccer, but she really wants to wear the red jersey. However, only the goalie can wear red, and Olivia was the goalie.
Can Olivia be a good sport even if she doesn’t get her way? Can Olivia find a creative solution to this colorful dilemma? See what happens in this wonderful tale of good sportsmanship.
Literacy Extensions:
- Soccer Student Report
- Soccer Patterns BOOM Cards
- Soccer Letter & Sound Match Game
- Soccer Numbers & Ten Frames Math Game
Finally, there are so many Soccer children’s books from which you can choose. From Soccer fiction to nonfiction, the list of books is endless. Remember to pick the books that best fit the needs of your students or children and support your learning activities. Happy Reading!
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