Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson | Fun Storytime Read Aloud with Mr. Tim, IB School Librarian
Room on the Broom – Read Aloud & Classroom Resource
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson is a rhythmic, joyful picture book that follows a kind-hearted witch and her cat as they meet new animal friends along the way. Each time the witch loses an item from her broom, another animal helps her—and asks for a ride in return.
With its predictable rhyme, repetition, and expressive illustrations by Axel Scheffler, this story is perfect for early years classrooms. Beyond literacy, it gently explores themes of kindness, inclusion, cooperation, and standing up for others.
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Classroom Use
This book works beautifully with Nursery through Year 2 and is especially effective during shared reading, phonics sessions, or seasonal units. The rhyme and structure make it ideal for prediction, choral reading, and retelling activities.
Teacher Prompts
- Why do the animals help the witch even when there’s no room?
- How does teamwork change the ending of the story?
- What does it mean to be kind when someone is different?
Extension Ideas
- Sequence the story using picture cards or drawings
- Create a new animal character and decide where it sits on the broom
- Identify and clap the rhyming words throughout the story
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