Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson | Fun Storytime Read Aloud with Mr. Tim, IB School Librarian
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson is a delightful and imaginative story that captivates young readers with its rhyming text and whimsical illustrations. The story follows a friendly witch who loses items from her broomstick but is helped by kind animals who each ask for a ride in return.
This engaging picture book promotes key early literacy skills through rhyme and repetition while also teaching social-emotional themes like kindness, sharing, and teamwork. The detailed illustrations provide rich opportunities for discussion and vocabulary-building, making it ideal for classroom or home read-aloud sessions.
Teacher’s Corner
Before Reading
- Ask: What do you see on the cover? What do you think the story might be about?
- Introduce the concept of rhyming words. Can you think of any that rhyme with “broom”?
During Reading
- Have students guess what item the witch will lose next.
- Pause to ask: How do the animals help the witch? How do you think she feels?
After Reading
- Activity: Sequence the story events with pictures or drawings.
- Discussion: What would you put on your broom if you could invite friends along?
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