ToFE for Educators: Where Reading Meets Real-World Learning

Two Editions, One Shared Goal

ToFE’s Soccer Adventures (North America) and Football Adventures (U.K. & Europe) were created as mirror editions of the same inspiring book series. The stories, characters, and educational lessons are identical, only the terminology changes to reflect the language used in each region. Whether your child calls it soccer or football, every book celebrates the same message: teamwork, kindness, friendship, and the Spirit of the Game. By offering two parallel editions, our goal is to make ToFE’s world accessible to young readers everywhere, helping children connect naturally with the stories wherever they are in the world.

The Story Behind ToFE’s Soccer/Football Adventures - Created With Purpose, Experience, and Heart

ToFE’s Soccer/Football Adventures wasn’t created to be just another children’s book about football. It was born from real experiences, real emotions, and real lessons learned through years of teaching, coaching, and family life. As founder of Total Football Experience, and with a background in both education and coaching, I’ve spent years working with young players and teams, in classrooms and on pitches, across North America and Europe.

During that time, I’ve seen how the game teaches lessons that reach far beyond tactics or technique: trust, teamwork, friendship, leadership, perseverance, kindness, and respect. Those moments on muddy fields, in changing rooms, and in classrooms inspired this series. And as a father of four and a grandfather of four, I wanted to create stories that reflect the values I’ve tried to pass on to my own family: the joy of play, the importance of kindness, and the belief that every child belongs.

Every page of ToFE’s Soccer/Football Adventures carries a piece of that experience, combining the thrill of the game with meaningful life lessons and early literacy development.

Designed for Early Readers - Read Aloud. Read Along. Read by Yourself.

Each story is crafted for ages 4–8, suited for guided reading, phonics practice, and early independent reading. It supports:
•Read Aloud – for classrooms or bedtime
•Read Along – building fluency and confidence
•Read By Yourself – encouraging independence

Stories are structured in 28 short paragraphs to build stamina, comprehension, and vocabulary in an enjoyable, manageable way.

Rooted in Real Learning

Each book includes a teacher-approved lesson plan, aligned with:
•U.S. Common Core (CCSS ELA K–2)
•CASEL Social-Emotional Learning
•U.K. EYFS & Key Stage 1 English and PSHE

Themes include: Friendship & Cooperation, Empathy & Respect, Problem-Solving & Teamwork, Kindness & Inclusion, Perseverance & Fair Play.

Values That Last Beyond the Final Whistle - Character Represents Colour

ToFE — Leadership, kindness, courage — Red
Tiki — Energy, enthusiasm, optimism — Magenta
Taka — Calmness, thoughtfulness, teamwork — Blue
Jonny Corner Flag — Loyalty, fairness, standing tall for others — Green
Floodie — Quiet strength, creative problem-solving — Yellow
Spirit of the Game — Guidance, wisdom, light — Gold

Where Education and Sport Come Together

The series bridges education and sport, showing that learning doesn’t only happen in classrooms. Football (or soccer) becomes a natural setting for literacy, social skills, empathy, and teamwork, sparking meaningful conversations between adults and children

What Makes ToFE’s Soccer/Football Adventures Different

•Created by an educator, coach, and father, not a marketing team
•Dual editions (U.S. “Soccer” / U.K. “Football”) for natural reading in each region
•Inclusive characters reflecting diversity, equality, teamwork
•Structured format for progressive literacy development
•Available in eBook, paperback, and hardback
•Lesson plans & reflection prompts included with every title

Perfect for Teachers, Coaches, and Families

Ideal for literacy lessons, SEL/PSHE, after-school coaching, homeschooling, and family reading time. It’s more than a story, it’s a starting point for conversations about kindness, empathy, teamwork, and belonging.

Join the Journey

At its heart, ToFE’s Soccer/Football Adventures is about real learning, real values, and real joy, the result of years of thought, care, and experience. Whether you’re a teacher, coach, or parent, we invite you to bring the Spirit of the Game to life in your classroom, club, or home.

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ToFE’s Soccer Adventures Classroom Teaching Pack

Bring soccer themed learning to life with the 197 Page ToFE Classroom Teaching Pack, designed for teachers, coaches, and homeschool families working with children ages 4 to 8.

This comprehensive pack supports literacy, SEL development, and classroom engagement through fun, accessible activities inspired by the ToFE’s Soccer Adventures book series.

What’s Included

• Literacy Worksheets: Early-reader tasks that strengthen reading, writing, phonics, and comprehension skills.

• SEL Activities: Exercises that build confidence, teamwork, kindness, and emotional awareness.

• Story-Based Worksheets: Connect learning directly to the books with guided questions, character tasks, and scenario discussions.

• Reflection Pages: Thoughtful prompts that help children express feelings and understand positive choices.

• Activity Pages: Tracing, drawing, puzzles, match-ups, problem-solving tasks, and more.

• Colouring-In Pages: Creative, calming pages featuring the ToFE mascot characters.

• Teacher Support Sheets: Ready-to-use materials that make planning simple and engaging.

Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, running a soccer-themed lesson, or supporting learning at home, the ToFE Classroom Teaching Pack offers a full suite of resources to make lessons fun, meaningful, and easy to deliver.

Instant Download

The complete 197 page PDF is available now on Teachers Pay Teachers.

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For more information about the ToFE’s Soccer Adventures series, visit:
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