Looking for fun Room on the Broom crafts and activities to pair with the popular children’s book by Julia Donaldson? These easy witch crafts, bubbling cauldrons, printable literacy games, and hands-on Halloween activities are perfect for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten kids!
Room on the Broom Crafts and Activities
One of my favorite ways to make storytime even more special is to pair a great children’s book with a simple craft or hands-on learning activity.
And when it comes to Halloween read-alouds, Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson is one of my favorites!
Between the friendly witch, her animal friends, the magical broomstick, and that very dramatic dragon, there’s so much inspiration for creative activities.
So, I thought it would be fun to put together a collection of Room on the Broom crafts and activities that parents and teachers can use to extend the story both in the classroom and at home.
You’ll find easy witch crafts, colorful cauldrons, name recognition activities, printable Halloween games, and creative art projects.
Most of these activities use inexpensive craft supplies you probably already have at home or in your classroom. Many also include free printable templates to make preparation quick and easy.
Whether you’re planning a Room on the Broom preschool theme, setting up Halloween classroom centers, or looking for a fun activity to enjoy after reading the book at home, there’s plenty here to keep little hands busy.
Let’s get crafting!
About the Book: Room on the Broom
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, tells the story of a kind witch and her cat who set off on an adventure aboard a broomstick.
Along the way, the witch loses a few important belongings, and some helpful animal friends come to her rescue.
But when each animal asks to join the ride, the broom becomes a little crowded!
With its wonderful rhyming text, lovable characters, and themes of kindness, friendship, and helping others, this story is a fantastic choice for preschool and kindergarten read-alouds.
It’s also a great starting point for activities that encourage children to practice:
- 🧹 Story sequencing: Remembering the order in which characters appear.
- 🐈 Counting: Counting the animals riding on the broom.
- 🔤 Early literacy: Exploring rhyming words, letter recognition, and story vocabulary.
- ✂️ Fine motor skills: Cutting, painting, coloring, and gluing.
- 💜 Social-emotional learning: Talking about kindness, cooperation, and including others.
- 🎨 Creativity: Designing magical potions, witches, and other story-inspired crafts.
📚 Book recommendation: Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
If you don’t already have a copy, this is a wonderful book to add to your fall read-aloud collection.
Witch and Cauldron Crafts Inspired by Room on the Broom
Let’s start with the crafts that most closely connect to the story!
These witch and cauldron activities are perfect for making after reading Room on the Broom. They’re colorful, kid-friendly, and offer plenty of opportunities for creative expression.
1. Fork Painted Witch Craft
Our fork painted witch craft is one of my favorite activities to pair with Room on the Broom!
Kids start by coloring a friendly witch using our free printable template.
Then comes the fun part: dipping a plastic fork into paint and using it to create wonderfully wild witch hair!
Once the paint dries, children add their witch hat to finish their masterpiece.
I love this activity because no two witches turn out exactly alike. Some have long, colorful hair, while others have short, spiky hairstyles.
Story connection: Ask children to imagine what the witch from Room on the Broom might look like with a brand-new hairstyle.
👉 See the full Fork Painted Witch Craft tutorial.
2. Paper Roll Stamped Cauldron Craft
Bubble, bubble! This paper roll stamped cauldron craft is a fun process-art activity that’s perfect for little witches and wizards.
Kids use the end of an empty toilet paper roll to stamp colorful paint bubbles above a paper cauldron.
They can experiment with different colors, overlap their circles, and create their very own magical potion.
It’s a simple activity that encourages creativity while helping children practice hand-eye coordination and fine motor control.
Story connection: Invite children to imagine what ingredients the witch and her animal friends might add to a magical potion.
👉 Make our Paper Roll Stamped Cauldron Craft.
3. Easy Witch Craft
If you’re looking for a simple cut-and-paste activity, our easy witch craft is another great choice.
Using construction paper and our free printable template, kids can create their own friendly Halloween witch.
Children can experiment with different colors and add their own creative details to make their witch unique.
This is an especially good option for preschool and kindergarten classrooms because it uses basic supplies and provides practice with cutting, gluing, and following directions.
Story connection: After finishing, ask children what they would name their witch and where they would travel on a magical broomstick.
4. Witch Hat Name Craft
Turn storytime into a little early literacy practice with our witch hat name craft!
Kids decorate their own witch hat before adding the letters of their name.
This activity is a fun way to practice name recognition, letter identification, and letter sequencing without relying on traditional worksheets.
And because every child can decorate their hat differently, the finished crafts make an adorable Halloween classroom display.
Story connection: Have children imagine they’re joining the witch’s adventure. Before climbing aboard, they need to decorate their own magical hat!
👉 Make a witch hat name craft.
5. Easy Cauldron Craft
Our easy cauldron craft is another fun activity to pair with the magical elements of Room on the Broom.
Kids use our printable template and construction paper to create a bubbling Halloween cauldron, complete with colorful potion ingredients.
This is a great option for children who enjoy cutting and assembling paper crafts.
Story connection: Ask children what kind of magical potion they would make if they were the witch. Would it make them fly, turn invisible, or talk to animals?
👉 Make our easy cauldron craft.
6. Cauldron Name Craft
Our cauldron name craft combines Halloween fun with important early literacy skills.
Children create a colorful bubbling cauldron while practicing the letters in their names.
It’s a great activity for preschool and kindergarten students who are working on letter recognition, name spelling, and sequencing.
Story connection: Pretend each letter is a magical ingredient. Children add their letters to the cauldron in the correct order to create a special name potion!
👉 Make an easy cauldron name craft.
7. Witch Hat Craft
Sometimes the simplest crafts are the most fun!
Our witch hat craft uses a free printable template that kids can color, paint, or decorate with their favorite craft supplies.
Set out crayons, markers, scraps of construction paper, stickers, and other decorations, and let children design their own magical hats.
This is a great low-prep option for preschool classrooms, especially when you’re looking for a quick craft to complete after storytime.
Story connection: Ask children what special powers their magical witch hat would have.
👉 Make a construction paper witch hat.
Friendly Creatures and Magical Halloween Crafts
One of the things I love most about Room on the Broom is how the witch welcomes new friends along her journey.
These next activities provide opportunities to talk about friendship, imagination, and the different characters in the story.
Some connect directly to the animals in the book, while others make fun additional Halloween art projects.
8. Halloween Cat Craft
Our Halloween cat craft is a natural choice for a Room on the Broom activity because the witch’s cat is one of the main characters!
Kids use our free printable template and construction paper to create an adorable black cat.
This easy paper craft is perfect for preschool and kindergarten students who are practicing cutting, gluing, and assembling shapes.
Story connection: Talk about the cat’s role in the story. How does the cat feel when more animals join the broom? How do those feelings change?
👉 Make an easy Halloween cat craft.
9. Ghost Name Craft
Our ghost name craft is a cute Halloween literacy activity featuring a friendly ghost wearing a witch hat.
Children create their ghost and add the letters of their name, making it a fun way to reinforce letter recognition and spelling.
Although ghosts aren’t characters in Room on the Broom, this activity fits nicely into a broader magical Halloween theme.
Story connection: Invite children to imagine a friendly ghost joining the broomstick adventure. Would there be room for one more passenger?
👉 Make a cute ghost name craft.
10. Paint Splat Ghost Craft
If your little learners enjoy messy, creative art projects, our paint splat ghost craft is a fun option!
Kids use white paint to create unique ghost shapes on black cardstock before adding silly faces.
This open-ended process-art activity encourages creativity and experimentation.
Every finished project looks a little different, which is exactly what I love about crafting with young children.
Story connection: Challenge children to invent another magical creature the witch might meet on her travels.
👉 See our Paint Splat Ghost Craft.
11. Halloween Suncatchers
Our Halloween suncatchers are another fun art activity to pair with an October read-aloud.
Kids use colorful tissue paper and contact paper to create cheerful Halloween window decorations.
Choose from designs including bats, ghosts, pumpkins, and Frankenstein.
For a Room on the Broom theme, I’d choose the bat or ghost design to complement the magical Halloween atmosphere.
Once finished, hang the suncatchers in a sunny classroom window and watch the colors glow!
Story connection: Ask children to imagine what other creatures the witch might see flying through the night sky.
👉 Make your own Halloween suncatchers.
Room on the Broom Literacy and Math Activities
Crafts are a wonderful way to extend a favorite read-aloud, but I also love including hands-on learning games.
These next activities are perfect for Halloween literacy centers, math tubs, morning work, and small-group learning.
Although they’re not specifically based on Room on the Broom, they can easily be incorporated into a book-themed preschool or kindergarten lesson.
12. Halloween Alphabet Matching Game
Our Halloween alphabet matching game is a free printable activity that helps children practice matching uppercase and lowercase letters.
The game includes 52 friendly ghost cards featuring all 26 uppercase and lowercase letters.
Print the cards, laminate them if you’d like, and cut them apart to create a reusable Halloween literacy center.
Story connection: Choose letters that match important words from the story, such as B for broom, C for cat, D for dog, F for frog, and W for witch.
👉 Download our Halloween Alphabet Matching Game.
13. Halloween Number Matching Game
Our Halloween number matching game is an especially fun choice for this book because it features witch hats and broomsticks!
Children practice counting broomsticks and matching them to the corresponding numbered witch hats.
It’s a hands-on way to reinforce number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, and early counting skills.
You can use it during small-group instruction, math centers, or independent learning time.
Story connection: Before playing, count the characters on the witch’s broom together. Then extend the counting fun with the printable game.
👉 Get our Halloween Number Matching Game.
14. Halloween Counting Worksheets
Our Halloween counting worksheets are another great option for adding early math practice to your book-themed activities.
These printable worksheets provide opportunities for children to work on counting and number recognition using fun Halloween illustrations.
They’re especially useful for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten math centers.
For reusable classroom activities, consider laminating the worksheets and letting children complete them with dry erase markers.
Story connection: Practice counting the witch’s animal friends before moving on to the Halloween counting activities.
👉 Explore our Halloween Counting Worksheets.
15. Halloween Worksheets
Looking for a little more variety?
Our Halloween worksheets are another option for preschool and kindergarten learning centers.
These printable activities are a convenient way to add seasonal learning practice to your classroom or homeschool routine.
Use them as independent activities, small-group practice, or an extension after your Halloween read-aloud.
Story connection: Begin with a discussion about the witch and her animal friends before introducing the worksheets as part of your Halloween learning theme.
👉 See our Halloween Worksheets.
More Room on the Broom Activities for Preschoolers
Want to extend the story even further?
Here are a few easy, low-prep learning activities that don’t require any special printables.
These are especially useful for teachers planning a full Room on the Broom preschool theme.
16. Room on the Broom Story Sequencing Activity
Story sequencing is one of my favorite ways to help young children develop listening comprehension and recall skills.
After reading Room on the Broom, invite children to remember the order in which the witch meets her animal friends.
Start with the cat, then introduce the dog, bird, and frog.
For a hands-on activity, create simple picture cards representing each animal and ask children to arrange them in the correct order.
You can also use small animal toys or puppets if you have them available.
Skills practiced: Story sequencing, vocabulary, oral language, and listening comprehension.
17. How Many Friends Can Fit on the Broom?
Turn the story into a simple preschool counting activity!
Cut a large broomstick shape from brown construction paper or draw one on a piece of poster board.
Then create simple paper pictures representing the witch and her animal friends.
As you retell the story, add each character to the broom one at a time.
Encourage children to count how many characters are riding together.
For older preschoolers and kindergarten students, introduce simple addition questions.
For example, if the witch and cat are riding together and the dog joins them, how many characters are on the broom now?
Skills practiced: Counting, one-to-one correspondence, early addition, and number sense.
18. Build Your Own Magical Broomstick
This simple craft is a fun way to encourage creativity and imaginative play.
You’ll need:
- Craft sticks
- Brown construction paper
- Child-safe scissors
- Glue
- Yarn or ribbon (optional)
Have children cut short strips of brown paper to create the bristles of their broom.
Glue the paper strips to one end of a craft stick and allow everything to dry.
Children can then use their miniature broomsticks as props while retelling the story.
Skills practiced: Fine motor control, cutting, gluing, and imaginative play.
19. Room on the Broom Rhyming Game
One of the reasons Room on the Broom is such a wonderful read-aloud is its playful rhyming text.
After reading, introduce a few simple rhyming word pairs.
For example:
- Cat and hat
- Dog and frog
- Broom and room
- Night and light
Say the words aloud and encourage children to listen for similar ending sounds.
You can also challenge older children to think of additional rhyming words.
For a fun extension, have children draw pictures of their favorite rhyming pairs.
Skills practiced: Phonological awareness, listening, vocabulary, and early literacy.
20. Magical Potion Sensory Play
Create a simple pretend potion-making station inspired by the witch’s magical world.
Fill a sensory tub with water and provide a few child-safe scoops, cups, and plastic containers.
Add large, age-appropriate pretend potion ingredients such as colorful floating shapes or washable plastic toys.
Encourage children to mix, pour, scoop, and invent their own magical potions.
Ask open-ended questions such as:
“What ingredients are you adding?”
“What does your potion do?”
“What should we call your magical creation?”
Skills practiced: Sensory exploration, fine motor development, vocabulary, and imaginative play.
Always supervise sensory play and choose materials appropriate for the children’s ages.
Room on the Broom Discussion Questions for Preschoolers
After reading the story and completing a few activities, I love asking simple questions that encourage children to think about what they’ve heard.
Here are a few questions to try:
- Who was riding on the broom at the beginning of the story?
- Which animals did the witch meet along the way?
- How did the animals help the witch?
- Why did the broom become too crowded?
- What happened when the dragon appeared?
- How did the animals work together to help their friend?
- What was your favorite part of the story?
- If you could ride on the broom, where would you go?
These questions are a simple way to encourage listening comprehension, story recall, vocabulary development, and conversation.
They’re also a great opportunity to talk about kindness, teamwork, and including others.
Supplies for Your Room on the Broom Activities
One of the best things about these activities is that you don’t need expensive or complicated supplies.
Most of the crafts and games use basic materials that are easy to keep on hand.
Here are a few of my favorite crafting and classroom essentials:
- ✂️ Construction paper: Perfect for witch hats, cauldrons, cats, and paper broomsticks.
- 🎨 Washable paint: Great for fork painting and stamped potion bubbles.
- 🖍️ Crayons and markers: Essential for coloring and decorating printable crafts.
- 🧴 Glue sticks: A must-have for easy cut-and-paste activities.
- 🖨️ White cardstock: My preferred paper for printable craft templates and learning games.
- 📄 Laminating supplies: Helpful for making printable games and learning activities reusable.
- ✂️ Paper trimmer: Makes preparing printable activity cards much quicker.
You can also find plenty of inexpensive craft materials at your local dollar store.
How to Plan a Room on the Broom Preschool Theme
If you’re a teacher or homeschool parent, you can easily turn these Room on the Broom crafts and activities into several days of hands-on learning.
Here’s one simple way to organize your activities.
| Day | Activity | Learning focus |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Read the book and make the Fork Painted Witch Craft | Listening comprehension and fine motor skills |
| Tuesday | Paper Roll Stamped Cauldron Craft | Creativity and process art |
| Wednesday | Halloween Alphabet Matching Game | Uppercase and lowercase letter recognition |
| Thursday | Halloween Number Matching Game | Counting and number recognition |
| Friday | Story Sequencing and Build Your Own Broomstick | Story recall and imaginative play |
You can also set up a small Room on the Broom activity station with the book, a few laminated printable games, and supplies for an easy craft.
This makes it simple for children to revisit the story and explore related activities throughout the week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age group are these Room on the Broom crafts and activities best for?
Most of these activities are designed for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, and early elementary-aged children.
Younger preschoolers may need help cutting and assembling crafts, while older children can complete many of the activities more independently.
Can I use these activities in a classroom?
Absolutely!
Many of these Room on the Broom crafts and activities work beautifully in classroom art centers, literacy centers, math tubs, and small-group lessons.
The name crafts also make colorful bulletin board displays.
Do I need to purchase special materials?
Not at all!
Most of these activities use basic supplies like construction paper, glue, scissors, paint, and crayons.
Many of the crafts also include free printable templates to make preparation easier.
Are these activities only for Halloween?
No!
Although many of these crafts have a Halloween theme, Room on the Broom is a wonderful story about friendship, kindness, and teamwork that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
The witch crafts, story sequencing activities, and imaginative play ideas can easily be used outside of October.
Can I use these activities without reading the book?
Of course!
Each craft and printable activity can be enjoyed independently.
But pairing them with Room on the Broom is a fun way to add extra meaning and connect creative play with early literacy.
More Halloween Crafts and Activities for Kids
Looking for even more screen-free Halloween fun?
We’ve created a huge collection of easy crafts, printable activities, games, and learning resources here at This Tiny Blue House.
Here are a few collections worth exploring:
- 🎃 Halloween Crafts and Activities for Kids – A huge collection of friendly Halloween crafts, printable games, and creative activities.
- 🍂 October Crafts and Activities – Seasonal crafts and learning activities for the entire month.
- 👻 Halloween Alphabet Matching Game – A free printable game for practicing uppercase and lowercase letters.
- 🧙 Halloween Number Matching Game – A fun counting activity featuring witch hats and broomsticks.
Before You Go
I hope you’ve found a few fun Room on the Broom crafts and activities to try with your little learners!
Whether you’re planning a Halloween classroom theme, looking for activities to complement your favorite read-aloud, or simply want a few easy crafts to enjoy at home, there are so many fun ways to bring this story to life.
From colorful witches and bubbling cauldrons to alphabet games, counting activities, and imaginative play, these ideas are a wonderful way to combine storytime with hands-on learning.
Don’t forget to bookmark this page so you can come back to it whenever you’re planning your next Room on the Broom activity.
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Happy reading and happy crafting! 📚✂️
