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Raise your hand if you love Harry Potter! Don’t we all? There’s just something so magical about The Boy Who Lived and his incredible story. It’s been captivating kids since the late nineties! 

I am all about incorporating student interests in order to get them more engaged in what they’re learning, and Harry Potter, naturally, is one interest that never fails to capture their attention. If you’re looking for Harry Potter theme day activities, you’re in the right place! 

Theme days in elementary are great for getting students more engaged in what’s going on in the classroom. 

Here are three enchanted ways to have a wizard theme day in your classroom (plus a bonus activity!)

1. Magical Decor and Costumes: Transform your classroom into a mystical realm by adding enchanting decorations. Hang colorful banners with stars and moons (or house colors!), and create a magical atmosphere with twinkling lights. 

Encourage students to dress up as wizards, witches, or fantastical creatures to fully immerse themselves in the theme. Provide props such as wizard hats, capes, and wands for those who may not have their own costumes. This will spark their imagination and set the stage for a day of wizardry and wonder.

2. Spellbinding Lessons: Incorporate the wizard theme into your lessons for an engaging and educational experience. Introduce a “Potion Making” activity where students explore mixtures and chemical reactions using harmless ingredients. 

You can also teach “Wizard Math” by turning math problems into magical quests and challenges. Additionally, have students create their own spellbooks where they write creative stories or practice spelling and vocabulary. 

3. Magical Games and Activities: Organize a variety of wizard-inspired games and activities to keep the excitement alive throughout the day. Set up a “Wand Dueling” tournament where students use foam or paper wands to cast spells on each other, promoting friendly competition and physical activity. 

Create a scavenger hunt with riddles and clues that lead students to find hidden magical artifacts around the school. You can even host a “Magical Creatures Parade” where students showcase their homemade creatures and share interesting facts about them. 

If you’re looking for the perfect resource to end out your magical wizard theme day, I have you covered! This virtual field trip to a Wizard School is just what you need! 

Virtual Field trips are a great way to engage students in learning.  Use these interactive, editable Google Slides to easily have students use movable parts, learn about Fiction and non-fiction, the life cycle of a frog, what to bring on a trip and so much more!

This also makes for a great book companion!

What is in this download?

28 Google Slides with Titles, Edit Text Boxes, Directions, Movable Parts 

GREAT for Virtual or In-Person Teaching

• KWL Chart
• Packing A Suitcase for the Trip
• 1 Minute Take OFF Flight Video
• 13-minute Wizard School Field Trip Video (Review Fiction and Non-Fiction Definitions, Learn about the Frog Life Cycle and take a Wizard School Adventure)
• Sequencing Events, 3 Writing Prompts, Counting Objects (under 10), Labeling Parts, Frog Life Cycle Song, and Comprehension Questions
• One extra slide for you to add anything you would like to the lesson. (videos or an assignment)
• Home Connection Optional Assignment for students to write a fiction letter, potion recipe, or story. 
• Black and white ink-saving Writing Pages and Home Connection Page for in-person teaching.

Check it out here! 

For more theme day ideas, check out my post here! 

What are your favorite theme days to do with your students? Let me know in the comments!