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Have fun with the Euro Championships!
The UEFA Euro 2024 final tournament is about to begin and will take place from 14th June to 14th July. There’s no getting away from it, so why not bring some of the excitement into school and get involved! These handy resources and activity suggestions are a good way to get the football fever started!
1. Euro Championship Sweepstake
Each child draws a team from a hat; this could be the name of a country (pdf provided) or the flag from the country. They then follow that team throughout the competition.
They could try to predict scores for each of their games and/or fill in the results on a classroom chart.
Having a country to follow can create a much greater level of investment and connection for children and really help them get excited for another team!
2.Create Euro Fact Files
The example sheet below is provided in the pack, or children might prefer to make their own or make posters about their chosen country. The opportunities for real-world research are not to be missed!
- 3. Learn the Flags
How many of the competitor’s flags can you name?
Display and name the flags.
Can you remember more than 20?
A handy reference sheet is provided in the pack showing the countries and their flags.
4. Euro Quiz
We've created a short, fun quiz with multiple choice answers so that everyone one can take part. Children might answer questions individually or in teams and learn more about the Euros at the same time!
- 5. Play football!
Simply get outside and play!
If games are not possible, just try working on some skills:
• See how far pairs of children can pass the ball to each other as accurately as possible.
• Try scoring penalties.
• Try Keepie-Uppies. Are they easier with larger or smaller balls? Lighter or heavier ones?
6. Design a football strip
There has been some controversy about the England football strip this year when Nike changed the colours on the St George cross. You might talk about this. Which of the team strips do children like best and why? Ask them to design their dream football kit. It might be just a t-shirt, but it could also include bottoms (it might not be shorts), socks and boots.
- 7. Mascots
Look at this year’s mascot. What do you like about it? What features show it is part of the Euros?
Look at this example (and perhaps a few other football mascots) then ask children to have a go at creating their own.
