06/27/2026
⚽ FIFA fever is all around us! Soccer offers children so much more than a chance to score a goal.
From a pediatric occupational therapy lens, soccer can help children develop:
🏃 Gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and endurance
👀 Visual tracking and spatial awareness
🧠 Motor planning, attention, and quick decision-making
🤝 Communication, teamwork, and social participation
💪 Confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation
Whether children are playing on a team, kicking a ball with family, or cheering on their favourite FIFA players, soccer can be a fun and meaningful way to support development through movement and play.⚽🌎