Zoggy Plays Football - Activity Pack

"Zoggy Plays Football" is an engaging activity pack designed to encourage children to practice their reading and spelling skills. Illustrated by Annalisa Jones and authored by Sally Anne Jones, this delightful story is published by Guinea Pig Education. It invites grown-ups to participate in their child's learning journey by having the child read the booklet aloud, sounding out each word phonetically. The narrative follows Dan and his alien friend Zoggy from the planet Zen, who finds himself at odds with the game of football due to his rigid, metallic knees which prevent him from kicking the ball. Instead, Zoggy is appointed as the goalkeeper, a role that suits his unique abilities.

The tale takes an interesting turn when Zoggy seeks the help of his tablet to gain superpowers, transforming him into a muscular football player capable of playing the game. However, despite his newfound abilities, Zoggy struggles with the concept of teamwork and fair play, leading to a series of lessons about sportsmanship and the importance of following rules. The story concludes with a valuable moral as Zoggy learns to apologize and understand the significance of being a team player. Accompanying the story are spelling exercises where children can practice words related to the narrative, reinforcing their literacy skills in a fun and interactive way.