Mr Majeika: questions to ask and activities to try
Class Three's new teacher arrives on a magic carpet. Mr Majeika is a classic, funny chapter book about a magical teacher.
What age is it for? Mr Majeika is best for ages 6–8. Good for: A magical new teacher, in a classic chapter book.
Mr Majeika (Humphrey Carpenter)
- Age
- 6-8
- Best for
- A magical new teacher, in a classic chapter book
Read a chapter a night. Ask what your child would do if their teacher could do magic.
What it helps with
- School life
- Magic and imagination
- Humour
- Classic chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “How did Mr Majeika arrive?”
- “What magic did he do?”
- “Who caused trouble?”
- “How did the class keep his secret?”
- “What spell would you ask for?”
- “What would school be like with magic?”
5-minute activities to try together
Magic carpet
Sit on a rug and imagine where it would fly.
Teacher spell
Invent a spell to make school more fun.
Free printables: Mr Majeika worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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