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Witch Crafts and Activities for Kids {Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson}

Published: Oct 15 · This post may contain affiliate links

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This week we are celebrating Halloween with the adorable book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson. So get ready for some not so scary fun for you and your preschooler as we play, create, learn and have fun with witch themed books this week on the Virtual Book Club for Kids.

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Our Featured Book this week is Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson.

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  • Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
  • Witch and Potions Songs and Finger Rhymes
    • I'm a Mean Old Witch with a Hat Song
    • Witches on Halloween Song
    • The Witch in the Dark Song
  • Plan your Witches and Potions Week
  • Room on the Broom Book Based Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
  • More Witches and Potions Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers
  • More Witch Crafts & Activities

Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson

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Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson

In this adorable book the witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends?

Here are some cool ideas if you want to invite some friends over and have a witch themed playdate... or just have a little witch themed fun together as a family.

If you can't get a copy of the book don't worry, watch it being read below. You'll also find some more monster books below that we recommend reading with your preschooler.

You can also watch the author Julia Donaldson sharing Room on the Broom on stage here.

Witch and Potions Songs and Finger Rhymes

In each of our activity plans this year we are including some songs and rhymes for you and your preschooler to learn, move and sing. Check them out below:

I'm a Mean Old Witch with a Hat Song

Witches on Halloween Song

The Witch in the Dark Song

Plan your Witches and Potions Week

This week we will be crafting and playing along with Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson.

We have picked 5 easy activities based on this theme. Pick the one that appeals to you the most, try a few or if you are looking for more structure for your days then check out our weekly suggested schedule and plan to try all 5.

structured weekly schedule for the virtual book club for kids

Suggested schedule if you plan to do an activity a day with your preschooler inspired by this Halloween theme

Room on the Broom Activity Plan for Preschoolers

Room on the Broom Book Based Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Start off the activity by reading Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson. 

Then pick some witch themed crafts, activities, and snacks to try from the list below...

Room on the Broom Book Themed Activity Plan Preschoolers

Explore the adorable book Room on the Broom with these witched themed activities for your preschooler or toddler. From flying witches to magical potions there's tons of Halloween fun for your little one.

Photo Credit: myboredtoddler.com

Witch's Brew Sensory Bin for Halloween

This witch's brew sensory bin for Halloween is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers!

Want to add some water to your sensory play? Try this witch's brew sensory bin.

Photo Credit: theeducatorsspinonit.com

Witch Themed Alphabet Hide and Seek Game for Halloween

Create an invitation to learn your ABC’s this Halloween with this witch
themed alphabet game
of hide and seek. With a a playful witches hat,
cauldron and magnetic letters you can bring to life this magical
alphabet spell with your preschooler.

Photo Credit: toddlerapproved.com

Witch Shape Craft {Inspired by Room on the Broom}

Make a shape witch craft as your child learns about shapes. This is a great activity for kids who are working on scissor skills too!

Photo Credit: www.science-sparks.com

Chemistry for kids: 10 of the best Witches Potions - Science Experiments for Kids

Make some spooky witches potions for this week's science fun. Explore these fizzing potions, slimy potions, colour changing potions and even dry ice potions.
Need a Witch themed snack Idea?

Photo Credit: twitchetts.com

How to make a fun paper witch craftivity that kids will love

This paper witch is so much fun! Using simple supplies, your child will create a Halloween craft that will make their imagination fly.

More Witches and Potions Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Don't worry if you can't find a copy of Room on the Broom we have got further suggestions of Witched themed books that you can share with your toddlers and preschoolers that will work just as well. Or why not add them to your weekly book basket to share in addition to the featured book this week.

The Littlest Witch by Brandi Dougherty

A Very Brave Witch by Alison McGhee

What's in the Witch's Kitchen? by Nick Sharratt

Humbug Witch by Lorna Balian

The Witch's Cat and the Cooking Catastrophe by Kirstie Watson

Lulu Goes To Witch School by Jane O'Connor

The Itty-Bitty Witch by Trisha Speed Shaskan

A week of planned fun and simple activities for toddlers and preschoolers to celebrate Halloween. Read, play, learn and create with these fun activities that you can do together.
Download the Halloween Books and Activities Mini-Pack

Read, play, create, learn and have fun together with our special Halloween pack with 7 fun activities ideal for toddlers and preschoolers.

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More Witch Crafts & Activities

These additional activities are to help you connect and create learning experiences that are fun and bring books alive.

Make a paper towel roll broomstick via Toddler Approved

Create a pop up witch craft via I Heart Crafty Things

Do some witch hat drip painting via Toddler Approved

Make some magic potions with No Time for Flashcards

Play with a witch's brew via Growing a Jeweled Rose

Melt some crayons and make witch fingers via Creative Connections for Kids

Play witch golf via Toddler Approved

Do some witch cutting via Lalymom

Explore a witch sensory brew via Love, Play, Learn

Build a flower pot witch via The Chirping Moms

Draw a witch while reading along with the book via Imagination Soup

Make a witch cheese snack via Cooking Creation

Bake witches’ cauldrons cupcakes by Rainy Day Mum

Make wicked witch cupcakes via Martha Stewart

Create some broom stick & witch hat snacks via Toddler Approved

Explore these witch themed Halloween games at The Educators' Spin On It

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If you want more Halloween book inspired resources, head over to our Pumpkin book & activity round up and our VBC Pinterest board.

If you have a favorite witch craft or activity, we’d love for you to share the link in the comments of this post so that we can pin it!

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  1. Kristi @ Creative Connections for Kids says

    October 04, 2013 at 11:38 am

    What a wonderful round-up! Thanks for including our witch fingers! Kristi

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