the bullseye. 7. Run a shell race  Ask everyone to line up shells where they think the waves will come to. The shell that moves the furthest wins the game.8.  Play beach detective  Make a list of things you might see at the beach, then have a competition to see

. The mixture should begin to fizz. Add a handful of raisins and watch them move up and down. Have your child do a ‘raisin dance’ alongside.4. Code making  Give your children a range of symbols (dashes, dots, shapes) which they can use to create a code

and dressings prepared. Most salads can be made earlier in the day, then kept chilled in the fridge. Then ask your guests to help – a barbecue is a communal event!5. Do a preview tasting for children  The last thing you want to be doing when you are ready

as they do it more and more is that they begin to talk with their children more and more about what’s coming up and the conversations are really enlightening – both to the parents and the kids. The kids will totally accept something that the parents

and learning and creativity." Q. Do many children come to your gigs? A. "Hector has been to a couple of our shows – if we see a child that doesn’t have protective headphones on, we send a security guard out there. Years ago, we made a room in the back so

children can also explore a Cool Clouds link; there are also excellent suggestions for projects to do once you get home.7. Fly a kite  All you need for a spot of kite-flying is a wide open space and something that flies. For links to the templates

GREAT BOOKS FOR ACTIVITIES365 Activities You And Your Toddler Will Love by Dr Roni Cohen Leiderman and Dr Wendy Masi, Bonnier Books, £7.99.Art Attack Great Stuff by Neil Buchanan, Dorling Kindersley, £9.99.Big Book Of Things To Do by R Gibson

.thanoshotels.com), or at Le Meridien spa and hotel in Limassol, which has an amazing spa as well as an indoor pool, a children’s club and a range of activities. Book either hotel with Tots Too. Tel: 020 7284 3344; www.totstoo.comFebruary Carnivals in Gran Canaria