FREE Halloween: 'My Magic Spell' Writing Activity | EYFS & KS1 Printables

FREE Early Years & Key Stage One: Halloween ‘My Magic Spell’ Writing Activity

Get ready for some spooky fun with our wonderful FREE Halloween: 'My Magic Spell' Writing Activity! This engaging printable resource is perfect for EYFS and KS1 children, providing a fantastic opportunity to develop imaginative writing, descriptive language, and emergent literacy skills through a creative Halloween theme.

Ideal for Preschool, Nursery, School, or for Parents and Childminders at home, this activity encourages children to become little witches and wizards, crafting their very own magic spell.

This fantastic FREE sample pack features:

• A 'My Magic Spell' writing sheet. The sheet has a clear, spooky design with space for children to write their spell's ingredients and purpose.

• Designed for differentiation and versatility: The sheet can be used in a variety of ways to suit children's different abilities, from simply writing down ideas to using it as a prop for a more elaborate role-play activity.

(Note: Please use your own discretion and knowledge of your children to ensure appropriateness of each activity suggested on this page and safety concerning any materials given and activity undertaken.)

• 💡 How to use this resource in your classroom/setting

  Our FREE Halloween: 'My Magic Spell' Writing Activity is incredibly versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways across various early years and KS1 environments:

  • Role-Play as a Starting Point:

    • Use the sheet as inspiration for a role-play activity. Encourage your child(ren) to place various items (e.g., leaves, sticks, dried pasta, buttons) into a pot or cauldron.

    • Ask them questions like, "What items are they placing in?" and "How much of each?".

  • Purposeful Mark-Making & Writing:

    • Encourage children to use the spell sheet as a way to record their ideas. For younger children, you might write down their ideas for them while they draw. For older children, you can encourage them to sound out and write the words themselves.

  • Developing Descriptive Language:

    • Challenge children to use more exciting and descriptive words. Instead of 'worms,' encourage them to write 'wiggly worms.' This helps to build their vocabulary and make their writing more vivid.

  • Sequencing and Ordering:

    • Introduce ordering words such as 'first,' 'next,' and 'finally' to help children structure their spells. This is great for early narrative and instructional writing skills.

  • Differentiated Learning:

    • The activity can be easily differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. You can write down ideas for younger children, encourage phonetic spelling for those in the middle, and challenge more confident writers to create full sentences.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐣 EYFS Framework

  EYFS Framework:

  • Literacy (Writing): Children use mark-making to represent their ideas and write for a purpose.

  • Communication and Language (Speaking; Listening, Attention & Understanding): Children listen to questions, articulate their ideas, and use imaginative and descriptive language.

  • Expressive Arts and Design (Role Play): Children use props and their imagination to role-play a festive theme.

  • Physical Development (Fine Motor Skills): The act of writing and drawing strengthens hand muscles and improves dexterity.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐤 KS1 Curriculum

  KS1 Curriculum:

  • English (Writing): Children can write sentences and use descriptive words to create a piece of writing. They can also use sequencing words.

  • English (Spoken Language): Children can use drama and role-play to explore characters and settings, and articulate their creative ideas.

  • Art and Design: Children explore and appreciate the spooky design of the sheet.

Download our FREE Halloween: 'My Magic Spell' Writing Activity today and add a delightful, educational, and fun touch to your learning as you celebrate the spooky season!

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