The world has been ignited, as the World Cup has finally arrived! WIth a weekend of football planned, there are lots of different ways to keep the sporting spirit alive in your home for little ones thanks to the wonders at Yoto! From inspiring stories to movement based activities, they will be the next Harry Kane or Beth Mead before you know it!

Good Morning Lovelies, 

Football fever is truly upon us and rightfully so! After weeks of building up to the start of the games, last night truly opened us up to the next few months of exciting matches, which will be sure to inspire a whole new generation! 

With an amazing bunch making up our England team this year, the nation is truly backing them, including the little ones in our lives, who it would be incredible for to see our country win the whole tournament. Yet, it is amazing enough for them as well to be inspired by the players they are seeing. 

Each player has an incredible story behind them and their reason for getting into the game, which is something that Yoto are proud to share as we embrace all things football. With lots of different cards featuring the biographies of some of the world's best players to movement based ones, which will get your little ones outside and kicking about in no time, they really have it all to enjoy. 

These cards are definitely coming home when you hear about them…

The Ultimate Football Heroes Collection by Matt & Tom Oldfield, £24.99: Matt & Tom Oldfield really know their stuff when it comes to celebrating the players we see on pitches around the world. From Ronaldo to Rashford, this collection features the stories of six different players who have changed football in every single way. Providing a real breakdown on the stars that they may capture on screen this World Cup, the cards are incredibly educational for any football fan.

Kids’ Sports Stories: Soccer Dreams (Digital Card), £6.99: If your little ones want to start playing football but are scared they may not be good enough, this is the card to share with them. Following a little girl, who can’t stop touching the ball with her hands, it tells listeners about the amazing way her coach taught her how to stop doing so by believing in herself. It is a cute listen for the whole family. 

Ultimate Football Heroes: Jack Grealish (Digital Card), £6.99: Whether it be his hair or the way he kicks the ball around the field, the world adores Grealish and this card proves it. Sharing how he came to be one of the most celebrated English football players, this card will leave little ones in awe of him, making watching the games even more enjoyable. 

Brainbots: Sports (UK) Collection, £24.99: Ever wondered how football even came to be? In these educational sporting cards, the origins of not only football but lacrosse, tennis, basketball and more are explained. All of which allowing little ones to discover the facts about the sport that may just be the one for them to enjoy playing.

Ultimate Football Heroes: Beth Mead (Digital Card), £6.99: Women’s football is being celebrated around the world at long last and here in the UK, we could not be prouder of our ladies than we are right now! Beth Mead is just one of the fantastic players that make up our squads and whilst we may be celebrating the men’s games now, we can’t forget how brilliant the women who play are as well. 

Ultimate Football Heroes: Men's Global Icons Collection, £24.99: Football fever has forever been a part of our world and these icons have definitely left their mark on the industry. From home grown talent to those who have become global superstars, young minds will adore hearing each players journey on to the pitch. All of which being incredibly inspirational.

Ultimate Football Heroes: England Men's Team Collection, £24.99: With our players taking to the pitch for the biggest football competition of the year, little ones can enjoy them both on and off screen through these stories about their rise to fame. After listening to just one of these cards, they will be able to tell adults more facts about the game and the team than any commentator could.

With plenty more football focused cards available on their website, Yoto has truly got World Cup fever and we are all loving it! As we wrap ourselves up in the games, the stories Yoto provides, through their website, allow for those gaps in between games to be celebrated in a fun and educational way for the whole family! 

Plus, to celebrate the huge event and the wonderful range that Yoto has to offer, I have an exciting competition coming up next week on the blog's X channel. With a Yoto Mini and a number of football cards available to win, you don't want to miss out on your chance to strike a goal and win!

So, get those machines out and prepare to have a team huddle enjoying them lovelies! 

Joey X