8 Fun Activities to Bring Oogley Magic into Your Home

8 Fun Activities to Bring Oogley Magic into Your Home

One of the best things about reading Welcome to the Magical World of Oogley is how easily it inspires play and creativity. For example, the book’s mix of mystery, family fun, and gentle fantasy makes it perfect for turning Storytime into adventure time. Inspired by the story, here are eight simple, creative activities to bring a little Oogley magic into your home.

1. Create Your Own “Moon Key”

Using cardboard, foil, and ribbon, children can craft their own version of the Moon Key from the story. Encourage them to decorate it with stars, sequins, or glow paint. When it is finished, talk about what magical door their key might open.

2. Build a Mini Seluna Cottage

Use recycled boxes to build a small version of the Witchlocks’ home. Add paper windows, moon-shaped door designs, and family drawings inside. This helps children feel part of the story while practicing creative problem-solving.

3. Oogley Garden Hunt

Hide small paper moons or stars in your garden or living room and let the children search for them with flashlights. You can tell them they are helping the Witchlocks find missing moon pieces to bring Oogley’s magic back.

4. Magic Lavender Bath

Inspired by Niecy’s lavender-scented home, prepare a calm, soothing bath with lavender soap or a few drops of lavender oil. Talk about how Niecy’s love still fills the house through the scent of lavender—a perfect bedtime relaxation ritual.

5. Write a “Message to Oogley”

Encourage kids to write or draw letters to the magical world. What do they want to ask? Who would they like to meet? This can become a wonderful weekly family storytelling moment.

6. Make a “Glowing Moon” Nightlight

Use a round jar, tissue paper, and an LED tea light to make a soft glowing moon. Paint it silver or gold and place it near the bed. Each night, let children imagine it is guiding them to dreamland in Oogley’s world.

7. Invent Your Own Magical Creatures

Reggie becomes a “Bulldodragon” in the book. Ask children to imagine and draw their own creature by combining two favourite animals. They can name it, describe where it lives, and what its powers are.

8. Family “Story Circle”

End the day by sitting together, each adding a sentence to a story that starts with “One night at Seluna Cottage…” It keeps the family connected, creative, and laughing—just like the Witchlocks.

In short, Welcome to the Magical World of Oogley is more than a story. It is a doorway to imagination, family fun, and creative learning. With a little time and a lot of heart, parents can use the story and its magic to inspire activities that build confidence, connection, and joy, which will help children to be more empathetic, confident, and creative.8 Fun Activities to Bring Oogley Magic into Your Home