We’ve read Trouble with Magic at my book club; it’s time to read the sequel! A Pinch of Magic is a fun read, full of surprises. I read and reviewed the book some time ago, and I’m excited to be introducing it to my book clubbers. Here’s what we’ll do with it.
Innovative Address
One of the first things that made me chuckle as I read A Pinch of Magic was the Maha Guru’s highly accurate address. And this leads us to our first activity. How would you write your address if you did it in a similar fashion?
I love linking screen time with the world around us. Looking around them, I want the children to tell me: what tree is closest to them? What is the shape of tree near the gate? How tall is the tree at the end of the lane? Together, we’ll create an innovative address for each one of us!
Label Design
We thoroughly enjoyed creating different kinds of chocolate when we read The Chocolate Touch. We took it step by step, choosing our ingredients, creating a recipe, naming the product and pricing it.
With A Pinch of Magic, I want the children to take a name from the book – Simply-Dab Cavity Repair Gel or Baby-Soothing Gum Jelly – and design a label for it. I know the children will surprise me with their creativity!
Measurements
A book that is all about a broken pinching spoon is the perfect introduction to the idea of measuring tiny things. Drawing from a journal-writing activity I did at my writing programme recently, we’ll write a few details about ourselves, measuring as we go along. How long is your little fingernail? Do you have any scars? Measure them! Use a string and measure your knee. I’m waiting to do this with the children!
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Absolutely love the activities! Thanks Varsha!
Delighted to hear that! Waiting to use the book. I’ll tell you how it goes. 🙂