Description
Looking for a fun, low-prep way to celebrate the World Cup (or host a themed classroom day) without sacrificing learning time? This Soccer-Themed Activity Pack has everything you need to keep students engaged while reinforcing essential literacy and math skills! Perfect for end-of-year activities, reward days, or themed learning, this resource makes planning EASY and keeps students excited all day long.
What Makes This Resource a Teacher Favorite?
✔️ Print & go – minimal prep required
✔️ Engaging soccer theme kids LOVE
✔️ Covers multiple subjects in one cohesive pack
✔️ Flexible use – pick and choose activities or use for a full day
✔️ Perfect for elementary classrooms
📚 What’s Included
This pack is loaded with cross-curricular activities to keep learning going all day:
⚽ Literacy Activities
- Reading comprehension passage + questions
- Read-aloud companion (Froggy Plays Soccer)
- Phonics activities (including vowel teams & syllables)
- Writing prompts
- Fact vs. opinion practice
➕ Math Activities
- 3-digit addition word problem slides
- Subtraction worksheet
- Telling time (AM/PM + time to the hour)
🌍 Social Studies + Creative Fun
- Learn about famous soccer players
- Design a soccer jersey
- Create your own sport
- World Cup challenge activity
🎲 Bonus Engagement Activities
- World Cup Bingo (multiple boards included!)
- Placemat activity
- Brag tags for motivation and rewards
🧠 Skills Covered
- Reading comprehension
- Phonics & word work
- Writing (opinion, narrative, informational)
- Addition & subtraction
- Telling time
- Critical thinking & creativity
🏫 Perfect For:
- End of year theme days
- World Cup celebrations
- Fun Friday activities
- Sub plans
- Reward days
- Literacy & math centers
This resource keeps students learning while feeling like they’re just having FUN. With a mix of academic and creative activities, you can easily fill an entire day with meaningful, engaging learning without scrambling for ideas.
Classroom teachers love our themed packs!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“My students loved the activities. They had the best day completing the activities while wearing their crowns. It’s a day they will remember! – Ellen Z.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“This resource was filled with easy to prepare tasks that engaged the students as they worked to extend their knowledge and understanding. Thank you for your ongoing devotion to creating materials that support the teacher who works hard to find ideas to match the learning of a variety of students. – Yvonne C.
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F P. –
Such a fun and engaging resource for the 2026 World Cup! My students loved the soccer-themed activities and were so excited to learn and participate while following the tournament.
Laura N. –
This was such a wonderful resource to use to get my first grade class excited about the world cup! I particularly liked how engaging all of the slides were. Some of my students who struggle academically play soccer and I know this made them feel seen. Thank you!
Lorraine R. –
This resource is great for a rainy day or sub plans has so much to do! My students loved reading and completing all of the activities. Even students who were hesitant to like soccer enjoyed this resource.
Jessica Melendez –
I taught summer reading program and my older students really appreciated these activities and informational text. They loved designing their shirts.
Kendra K. –
The students really enjoyed this one since it was a World Cup year.
Courtney S. –
My students used this activity at the end of the year before we left for summer break. They were super engaged and excited to have a whole day about the World Cup.
Angie –
Hi Courtney,
Thanks for your feedback! It’s so important to me that everything we create makes your teaching life better.
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Stephanie F. –
I used this resource with my students during ESY for our World Cup/Sports week. My students were in engaged in the activities and really enjoyed the week.
Erica J. –
We did a world cup day this year and these resources are what helped make the day run so smoothly!