If your kids love imaginative stories, silly words, and wildly mischievous characters, then they probably already love Roald Dahl. From the magical chocolate factory of Willy Wonka to the brave and brilliant Matilda, Roald Dahl books have inspired generations of young readers. His stories are funny, slightly chaotic, and always packed with creativity.
To celebrate these beloved stories, We’ve created a Roald Dahl printable activity pack full of fun worksheets and creative challenges for kids.
This set of Roald Dahl activities is perfect for World Book Day, Roald Dahl Day (September 13th), Read Across America events, classroom literacy activities, or simply encouraging kids to read more at home.
Inside this printable pack, children can explore the world of Roald Dahl through writing prompts, reading challenges, creative drawing activities, and imaginative games inspired by some of his most famous books like Matilda, The Witches, The BFG, Fantastic Mr Fox, James and the Giant Peach, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
These Roald Dahl worksheets are designed to spark creativity while helping kids develop reading comprehension, storytelling skills, and imagination.
What’s Inside the Roald Dahl Activity Pack
This printable set includes several themed worksheets inspired by popular Roald Dahl books and characters.
Roald Dahl Mischief and Mayhem Cover Page
The first page is the cover for the Roald Dahl Mischief and Mayhem Packet, featuring a wonderfully grumpy villain inspired by characters like Miss Trunchbull from Matilda. It sets the tone for the playful chaos that Roald Dahl stories are famous for.
Kids can color the page or use it as a folder cover if you’re putting together a Roald Dahl activity book for a classroom or reading group.
Roald Dahl Book Bucket List Printable
This page encourages kids to explore some of the most famous Roald Dahl books through a fun reading checklist.
The bucket list includes categories such as:
• Sweet and slightly chaotic stories like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach
• Brilliant kid heroes like Matilda and George’s Marvellous Medicine
• Clever creature adventures such as Fantastic Mr Fox
• Slightly spooky tales like The Witches
• Short and sneaky reads like Esio Trot and The Minpins
Kids can check off each Roald Dahl story as they read it and complete bonus challenges like finding a magical object in a book or spotting a truly terrible adult character.
This worksheet works well for reading challenges, classroom literacy activities, or book clubs.
Roald Dahl Movie Bucket List Printable
Many Roald Dahl stories have also been turned into films, and this page invites kids to explore those adaptations.
The Roald Dahl movie bucket list includes films such as:
• Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• Wonka
• Matilda
• Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
• The Witches
• James and the Giant Peach
• The BFG
• Fantastic Mr Fox
Kids can check off the movies they’ve watched and complete mini challenges like deciding which version of Willy Wonka is the most chaotic or whether they would survive a visit to the chocolate factory.
This page is a fun extension activity after reading the books.
The Villain Trial Roald Dahl Worksheet
Roald Dahl stories are full of truly terrible adults, which makes them perfect for a fun storytelling exercise.
In this activity, kids choose a villain from a Roald Dahl book and put them on trial.
Possible villains include:
• Miss Trunchbull from Matilda
• The Grand High Witch from The Witches
• Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker from James and the Giant Peach
• The greedy children from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Kids list the villain’s crimes, provide evidence from the story, and even write what the villain might say in their own defense.
This activity encourages reading comprehension, creative thinking, and storytelling skills.
Gobblefunk Dictionary Roald Dahl Vocabulary Worksheet
One of the most memorable parts of The BFG is the strange language spoken by the giant. Roald Dahl invented many silly words known as Gobblefunk.
In this worksheet, kids decode real Gobblefunk words from the book, including:
• Snozzcumber
• Frobscottle
• Whizzpopper
• Scrumdiddlyumptious
After matching the words to their meanings, kids get to invent their own Gobblefunk-style words and decide what they mean.
This activity is perfect for developing vocabulary, imagination, and language play.
Invent a Wonka Product Worksheet
What would happen if your child invented their own magical candy in the chocolate factory?
In this creative worksheet, kids design a brand new Willy Wonka inspired treat.
They can:
• Draw their candy invention
• Give it a silly name
• Describe what it does
• Add strange side effects
This activity encourages creativity and storytelling while celebrating one of the most iconic settings in Roald Dahl books.
Roald Dahl Would You Rather Printable Game
This fun worksheet asks kids to choose between wild scenarios inspired by Roald Dahl stories.
For example:
- Would you rather visit the chocolate factory for one day or have the BFG catch dreams for you all night?
- Would you rather meet a friendly giant or a clever talking fox?
- Would you rather have Matilda’s telekinesis powers or be able to invent magical candy like Willy Wonka?
Kids can explain their answers, making this a great conversation starter for reading groups or classroom discussions.
Book Cover Redesign Worksheet Printable
The final activity challenges kids to imagine they are the illustrator for a brand new edition of a Roald Dahl book.
Children can design their own book cover for stories like:
• Matilda
• The BFG
• Fantastic Mr Fox
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• James and the Giant Peach
This worksheet is perfect for encouraging artistic creativity and thinking about how books attract readers.
Download the Roald Dahl Printable Pack PDF
You can download the complete Roald Dahl worksheets PDF using the link below.
This free printable includes multiple Roald Dahl activity sheets that can be used at home, in the classroom, during book clubs, or as part of Roald Dahl Day activities. Simply print the pages you want and let kids dive into the strange and wonderful world of Roald Dahl stories.
Terms of use: Our Roald Dahl inspired printable pack is free for personal use and classroom use.
Why Do Kids Love Roald Dahl Stories?
Roald Dahl remains one of the most beloved children’s authors because his stories are imaginative, funny, and full of unforgettable characters. From clever kids who outsmart terrible adults to magical inventions and strange creatures, every Roald Dahl story invites children into a world where anything is possible.
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Using Roald Dahl activity sheets like these helps children connect more deeply with the stories they read. Activities like writing prompts, drawing challenges, and reading checklists encourage kids to engage with books in a creative and playful way.
Perfect for World Book Day and Roald Dahl Day
These Roald Dahl worksheets are ideal for celebrating special reading events such as:
- World Book Day in March
- Roald Dahl Day in September
- Read Across America
- Classroom literacy units
- Book clubs and library activities
Teachers can easily add these worksheets to Roald Dahl lesson plans, and parents can use them at home to make reading more interactive and fun.
Encouraging Kids to Love Reading
Helping kids develop a love of books is one of the best gifts we can give them. Activities like these make reading feel exciting rather than like homework. When children explore stories through games, creative writing, and drawing, they become more engaged readers.
Whether your child is discovering Roald Dahl books for the first time or already loves stories like Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this Roald Dahl printable activity pack is a fun way to celebrate reading.
More Book Themed Activities
If your kids enjoy these Roald Dahl activities, there are plenty more fun ways to celebrate books and reading. From creative worksheets to hands-on crafts inspired by favorite stories, these book themed activities are perfect for encouraging children to explore new books and fall in love with reading.
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