Roald Dahl Day is celebrated on September 13th, the birthday of the beloved author of classics like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and The BFG. It’s a perfect opportunity to engage students with fun and creative activities based on his whimsical stories.
Dress Up as a Roald Dahl Character
- Activity: Encourage students to come to school dressed as their favourite Roald Dahl character, such as Willy Wonka, Matilda, or the BFG.
- Extension: Organise a character parade where students can showcase their costumes and explain why they chose that character.
Creative Writing: Invent Your Own Dahl-Style Character
- Activity: Roald Dahl was known for his quirky, larger-than-life characters. Have students invent their own character using Dahl’s style—focus on silly names, unusual traits, or magical abilities.
- Extension: Students can write a short story or a description of their character’s adventures, sharing their work with the class.
Revolting Recipes
- Activity: Bring some of Roald Dahl’s food ideas to life by making treats inspired by his books, like “Bruce Bogtrotter’s Chocolate Cake” (Matilda) or “Frobscottle” (The BFG). You could also try foods from Roald Dahl’s Revolting Recipes, a cookbook inspired by his stories.
- Extension: Have students create their own imaginative food ideas based on a Dahl book, describing the taste, texture, and magical effects it might have!
Roald Dahl Book Quiz
- Activity: Create a quiz with questions about Roald Dahl’s books, characters, and famous quotes. For example, “What is the name of Matilda’s teacher?” or “What does the BFG stand for?”
- Extension: Turn it into a team challenge where students can work together to answer trivia about Dahl’s books. Offer small prizes for participation and creativity.
