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Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was one of the world’s best loved authors and storytellers and even to this day his work has remained popular with children. |
| 13 September is officially Roald Dahl Day and it is celebrated across the world. It’s a wonderful opportunity to hold events, read Roald Dahl stories and do online activites to promote the pleasure of reading as well as have fun.
To help you get started with planning your own Roald Dahl party, here are some ideas:
- Wear something yellow – it was Dahl’s favourite colour and wear one of them backwards. Or come in a costume from a character in his books and have a parade through the school.
- Have storytelling sessions and read Dahl stories. His books are for all ages and great fun to read aloud.
- Show a film adaptation of one of his books, like Charlie and the chocolate factory
- Have a tea party with lots of scrumdiddllyumptious food like Mrs Twit’s eyeball cakes, Hot Choc Swudge Drinks or Wormy Spaghetti.
- Ask children to keep a little notebook and write lists of things for example their 5 most favourite food or 5 things they would like to do now. They could also write revolting rhymes, short jokes and riddles in it. The children can then tell a funny joke, riddle or read out their lists to their friends.
- Make up an Oompa Loompa dance and get everyone to join in.
- Have Roald Dahl quizzes and competitions and give away prizes of Willy Wonka chocolate and all kinds of Dahl-inspired sweets.
For more ideas and other activities go to the official Roald Dahl website. On this page you will find all you need to help organise your own Wondercrump Roald Dahl Day event or party on September 13. And at the end you can also download a special Roald Dahl Challenge certificate and send in your photographs of your celebrations of this special day. |
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September 12th, 2008 at 11:00 am
I am a huge Roald Dahl fan and am planning on showing the old “Willy Wonka” film, as most of my students only know the Johnny Depp version. Thanks for the great food tips! I was just planning on having some boring regular snacks but now am planning on having some fabulous eyeball cakes. In regards to his books and stories, I found some great activities and ideas at http://www.dedicatedteacher.com in several ebooks that my students have had great fun with. Have a great party!