Match Day with Theo
Leo is going to a real stadium for the very first time!
Today was a very special day. Theo the turtle was taking Leo to the big stadium to watch a real football match!
Leo wore his lime scarf and cap. ‘Ready?’ asked Theo. ‘Ready!’ said Leo. They hopped on the bus, and off they went.
The stadium was HUGE. There were flags, drums and thousands of happy people. ‘Wow,’ whispered Leo. His eyes were as round as footballs.
They found their seats and shared a little pot of chips. Down below, the players ran out onto the bright green grass. Everybody jumped up and CHEERED!
The ball zoomed this way. The ball zoomed that way. Leo cheered so loudly that his voice went all squeaky. ‘GO, GO, GO!’
Then the whole crowd went quiet. A player took a shot... And the ball flew into the net! GOAL! Leo hugged Theo so tightly.
On the bus home, Leo got sleepier and sleepier. ‘Best day ever,’ he yawned, snuggled up against Theo, and dreamed of goals.
The little lesson
Cheering together makes everyone feel part of something big.
Let’s talk about it
- What would you like to cheer for?
- Have you been somewhere noisy and exciting?
Finish stories to collect Leo as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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