Wild, Wacky Witches’ Brew: A Halloween Counting Activity
A playful preschool and kindergarten activity inspired by One Witch by Laura Leuck Bring a little Halloween magic into your learning day with a pretend witches’ brew! This simple, hands-on activity combines storytime, counting, music, sensory exploration, and process art using materials you may already have at home. 1. Storytime: One Witch Begin by reading One Witch by Laura Leuck together. After the story, invite your little one to imagine what might go into a witch’s magical brew. Gather a bowl of nature treasures and small Halloween-inspired objects, such as colorful glass beads, leaves, acorns, feathers, rocks, and little creatures. Set out a small pot or cauldron and a wooden spoon. 2. Stir Up Some Counting Magic! Invite your child to become a little potion maker! Choose an object from your collection and give a simple counting prompt. “Add five glass beads to the cauldron!” Count the beads together as your child places them into the pot. Then stir the imaginary potion...
