with a dab of glue. When glueis dry, tie raffia in a double knot at the front of the hat.Use sharp scissors or the craft punches to cut the star and moon shapes from fab foam, remove backing and attach to hat. Now you're ready to cast some spells and try

The big news this Christmas at Harrods is the opening of a new toy zone, called the Toy Kingdom. As the world famous store readies itself for Christmas 2012, you’ll find exclusive Harry Potter inspired Gryffindor scarfs and jumpers as well as London-themed wooden bus and train se...

, spelling or acronym. Here are some fun mnemonics to have a go at memorising with your child:Tricky words...Big Elephants Can Always Understand Small Elephants - becauseA Rat In The House May Eat The Ice Cream - arithmeticNot Every Cat Eats Sardines (Some

Skylanders: Giants Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii £54.99, 7+Remember the game Dungeons and Dragons? Well, meet the 21st century version that's all the rage for boys of a certain age. This hugely popular immersive game allows young adventurers to collect action figures –  lots of them ...

Children take longer to establish basic reading and writing skills in English than in any other European language, because of the complex syllable structure nad inconsistent spelling systems. A study of 700 children in 15 European countries showed

I'll put a spell on you...It seems like Suri Cruise was reading our Christmas gift guide, as she has been spotted out and about in one of our top gift recommendations - these funky ladybird suede boots by Emu Australia. Not the only one

Transylvania might not be the obvious choice for a family holiday, but it really is like stepping back into the Middle Ages. Try a spell at The Machine House, a six-bedroom, rustic guest house set in sprawling private parkland at the foot

princess, Boudica style, is ready to lead an ogre uprising. But will she fall for Shrek all over again to break the spell? There's tons of humour, including Antonia Bandera revisiting his role as the cat who has let himself go, as well as poignant moments

1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights

Children love to make music. Children love to make crafts. Put the two together and fun times are sure to roll.But while creating your own musical instruments normally spells tissue box guitars strung with elastic bands and napkin and comb mouth