Halloween movies isn’t something I usually watch and I don’t go into Haunted Houses. Although, I make the exception with Hocus Pocus which is funny and has an amazing group of actresses in the movie. With Halloween being at the end of the month I would like to share our latest Homeschool Resource: Hocus Pocus with you. I can’t wait to get to Walmart to get Hocus Pocus Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to add to my Record Collection.
Hocus Pocus is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film[4] directed by Kenny Ortega from a screenplay by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert, and a story by David Kirschner and Garris. It follows a villainous comedic trio of witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) who are inadvertently resurrected by a teenage boy (Omri Katz) in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween night.
The film was released in North America on July 16, 1993, by Walt Disney Pictures. Upon its release, the film received mixed reviews from film critics and was not a box office success, possibly losing Disney around $16.5 million during its theatrical run. However, largely through many annual airings on Disney Channel and Freeform (formerly ABC Family, Fox Family and The Family Channel) all throughout the month of October, Hocus Pocus has been rediscovered by audiences, resulting in a yearly spike in home media sales of the film every Halloween season.[5] The annual celebration of Halloween has helped make the film a cult classic.[6][7]
The film spawned a franchise, consisting of a sequel novelization, a theme park attraction, a TV special, a short film and even a Lego set. A sequel, Hocus Pocus 2, written by Jen D’Angelo and directed by Anne Fletcher, was released on September 30, 2022, on Disney+. A third film was announced on June 4, 2023.[8
Spelling Class:
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Monday:
Write your Spelling words 5 times each in ABC order.
Tuesday:
Write your Spelling words in your Spelling Journal and include a definition for each word.
Wednesday:
Use your Spelling words inside a story you create and include a illustration for your story.
Or use your Spelling Words in Sentences you write inside your Spelling Journal.
Thursday:
Take a Pre-Spelling Test and write the words you missed 5 times each. If you make a 100 on the test take today off.
If you miss words on the test then write the words 10 times each.
Friday:
Today and what you will do depends on what you make on your Pre-Test.
Reading Class:
In Charlie’s reading class he will be reading the following books Hocus Pocus: The Illustrated Novelization and The Hocus Pocus Spell Book we got from Amazon.
For a Field Trip were going to go to the Library to see if they have other books about the movie.
Math Class:
Look up facts based on the Movie and create 5 math problems for someone to work out. Then have them create 5 math problems for you to work out. Write the Math problems inside your Math Journal.
Music Class:
Charlie will be listening to Hocus Pocus Original Motion Picture Soundtrack which you can find the music for Hocus Pocus online. Charlie will be learning one of the songs to perform for his parents. Charlie is to write the words inside his Music Journal and include a photo of his performance.
Drama Class:
Charlie and I will be watching Hocus Pocus and then Charlie will act out his favorite scene in the movie for us. Then he will write a description of his performance in his Drama Journal and include a photo of his performance.
For a Field Trip you could visit a Halloween Store, Vintage Clothing Store or a Resale Store to pick up a costume like they wore in the movies for your performance. Don’t forget your local Dollar Store.
PE Class:
Make you a Broom and fly through the neighborhood on it doing different exercises and don’t forget sweeping the house is exercise and it works for PE. Take a picture of you in PE to add to your PE Journal.
Art Class:
Create a piece of Art based on the facts you learned about Hocus pocus and write a description in your Art Journal and include a photo.
Charlie and I will also make Halloween decorations for our party at the end of the month.
Including a Witch’s Broom and a Witch would you like to join us for Arts & Crafts and make decorations for your home?
Cooking Class:
Watch the movie and prepare any foods they mention to serve to your parents. Write the recipe inside your Cooking Journal.
Or look up the year or State the movie was made in and prepare foods they are famous for. Or the year the movie was created and prepare foods from that decade.
Write the recipes inside your Cooking Journal and include a Photo which will be turned into a Cookbook at the end of the year.
Additional Resources:
Join us for Family Game Night as we play YAHTZEE: Disney Hocus Pocus | Collectible Witch’s Caldron Dice Cup | Classic Family Dice Game Based on Disney Film | Great for Family Game Night | Officially-Licensed Disney Game & Merchandise.
We can listen to Hocus Pocus Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and watch Hocus Pocus.
Charlie and I will provide the snacks for us from Halloween Gift Guide 23: The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook for Kids: 50 Fun and Easy Recipes for Tricks, Treats, and Spooky Eats Inspired by the Halloween Classic (Unofficial Hocus Pocus Books).
You can find additional lesson plans here:
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
