Personalised first sports day book for preschooler: your child's First Sports Day

What happens in your child's First Sports Day

1. Your child arrives at nursery and sees the flags, hoops and little running lane.
2. A teacher explains that everyone can choose to have a go at each activity.
3. Your child tries a short run, then watches friends clap from the grass.
4. A beanbag wobbles during the balancing game, so your child takes one more careful step.
5. Your child joins the relay and celebrates the whole group at the finish line.

How the first page could read

At nursery, the grass was dotted with tiny flags and bright hoops. “It’s Sports Day,” said your child's teacher, “and everyone can have a go.” your child held a small beanbag, looked at the running track, and spotted a friend practising a careful, wobbly balance.

Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.

Why this story works

Designed for ages 2–4, this gentle nursery story puts your child among familiar Sports Day moments: waiting on the grass, having a turn and seeing friends try too. There is no pressure to win. Instead, the running, beanbag balance and relay offer small, achievable scenes for talking about joining in, listening for a signal and having another go after a wobble. The simple language suits younger preschoolers, while the personalised illustrations make the setting feel recognisable. Parents can add little details when creating the 32-page book and choose an art style before seeing the cover free.

Reading it together

• Read it a few days before nursery Sports Day and point out that every child has a turn.
• Pause at the beanbag page to practise balancing a soft toy or cushion together at home.
• After reading, ask your child which activity they would like to try first and who they could cheer for.

Suggested art style: Storybook watercolour

Soft storybook watercolour gives the nursery field, simple equipment and little faces a calm, friendly feel. A sidekick idea: a cheerful little whistle called Pip. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.