Did you know? The game of football has its origins in rugby and association football, with the first official rules being published in 1863.

Creative Coloring Ideas:
• Here are five coloring ideas for the football image:
• 1) Color the jersey and helmet: Have your child color the football players jersey, pants, and helmet in bright colors such as red, blue, or green.
• 2) Add a football field background: Encourage your child to draw or paint a football field on the background of the image. They can include lines for the yard markers, goalposts, and other details they might find interesting.
• 3) Incorporate action lines: Add motion lines around the players body to convey movement. These lines can be wavy or straight and help create a sense of energy in the drawing.
• 4) Add a football ball: In addition to coloring the jersey, pants, and helmet, your child could add a football ball to the image by drawing it next to the football player and having them color it as well.