Witch’s Brew & Potion- POWER POINT PRESENTATION

Halloween day

1. Witch’s Brew & Potion Engaging vocabulary and science for children Teacher Jolie

2. Lesson Overview Goal: Introduce children to English vocabulary through an interactive, themed activity Duration: 20 minutes Theme: “Witch’s Brew & Potion Making” – a hands-on, sensory experience Educational Focus: Vocabulary: Key words around potion-making and reactions (e.g., bubble, fizz, mix). Science: Simple cause-and-effect with baking soda and vinegar reaction. Engagement: Role-play and visuals to keep children focused and excited

3. Theatre Setup Vocabulary Focus Step-by-Step Activity Outline I Learning Objectives II III IV Table of contents

4. Introduction Witch's brew and potions are magical, colorful mixes that bubble in a cauldron and spark wonder. They bring a touch of Halloween mystery and fun!

5. Theatre Setup I

6. A plastic cauldron or bowl as the “magic pot”. Witch costume: hat, robe, and wand. Simple ingredients like gummy eyeballs, colored sprinkles, baking soda, colored vinegar, and glitter for visual effects. Decor and Props

7. Theatre Environment: Set up a designated “witch’s kitchen” in one area. Avoid anything too scary to keep it friendly and fun.

8. II Learning Objectives

9. Encourage kids to use new words through repetition and role-playing. 22% Engage students in a memorable, thematic experience that links language learning with sensory input. 33% Teach specific vocabulary related to the activity (cauldron, bubble, fizz, etc.) 35% Introduce children to a basic scientific concept (the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar). 10%

10. Vocabulary Focus III

11. Cauldron, Spell, Potion Magic Words Key Words Ingredients Eye of Frog, Dragon Scales, Bubbly Powder Actions Mix, Pour, Bubble, Fizz Repetition Kids will repeat each word after the teacher. Sensory Link Words are introduced alongside engaging visuals and actions (e.g., sprinkling, fizzing) Reinforcement Technique

12. Step-by-Step Activity Outline IV

13. I II III IV Introduction •Teacher dressed as a friendly witch introduces the “Witch’s Potion” activity. •Vocabulary introduced: “cauldron,” “spell,” “magic.” Making Witch’s Potion Add ingredients with storytelling and vocabulary: •“Eye of Frog” (gummy eyeball) – “Plop!” •“Dragon Scales” (colored sprinkles) – “Sprinkle!” •“Bubbly Powder” (baking soda) – “Bubble!” •Kids repeat the vocabulary as they watch the potion bubble and fizz. Science Experiment •Teacher adds “Magic Liquid” (colored vinegar) to the “Bubbly Powder,” creating fizzing bubbles. •Vocabulary: bubble, fizz, mix, pour. Closing Spell and Review •Quick review of vocabulary with visuals •Kids repeat each word before “closing the spell” with “Abracadabra!”.

14. Expected Outcomes Scientific Curiosity A simple, fun introduction to cause-and-effect through a safe, exciting chemical reaction. Language Confidence Children will practice saying new words aloud in an interactive setting. Vocabulary Retention Children are likely to remember words due to repetition and sensory engagement. Engagement High levels of attention and participation from children due to the thematic, sensory nature of the activity.

15. Thanks! Do you have any questions? Thank you for your time! I look forward to bringing a little magic.