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Harry Potter for 4-year-olds: The Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 4

BOOM! Somebody knocked on the door. Uncle Vernin came downstairs holding a gun. ‘Who’s there? To come my house, we haven’t invited anyone.’ he shouted. SMASH!! The door fell on the floor. A big man was standing there. ‘Hello Harry, can you make me a cuppa tea?’ Harry just stared and froze. Vernon said ‘Get OUT!’ Hagrid said, ‘Shut up, Vernin! Harry, Happy…
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Harry Potter for 4-year-olds: The Philosopher's Stone Chapter 3

At breakfast one day the post came. Harry picked up the letters and he saw a letter with his name on. ‘Mr H Potter, The Cupboard Under the Stairs’ He was very supprised. Nobody ever sent him a letters. Dudderly saw his letter and told Uncle Vernin. Vernin snatched it away and Harry got angry. ‘It’s mine, give it back.’ said Harry. ‘Go to your cupboard.’ Uncle Vernin said, and…
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Harry Potter for 4-6 year olds: The Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 2

I’m back introducing Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone to 4-6 year old children with home-made illustrations. Harry is now 10 years old. He still lives with his family, the Dursleys. His aunt is Aunt Pechooneeya and his uncle is Uncle Vernin. Their son is Dudderly. The family is never kind to Harry. On Dudderly’s 11th birthday, he starts going all whiney-whiney coz he…
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Playball programme for London children

The Playball programme follows a holistic approach and offers learning opportunities and experiences relating to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of your child. Playball takes advantage of developmental windows of opportunity by providing a wide range of suitable movement skills and physical activities in a safe and secure environment – perfect for optimal learning!
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National Theatre review: Hex 

This Christmas at the Olivier theatre (inside the National Theatre at Southbank London), Rufus Norris directs Hex, a vividly original retelling of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale with music by Jim Fortune, book by Tanya Ronder, designs by Katrina Lindsay and magical choreography by Jade Hackett. PRODUCTION IMAGES BY JOHAN PERSSON The story Princess Rose (Scottish speaking Rosie Graham) is a…
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DIY Harry Potter picture book: Potted for 4-year-olds

Introducing Harry Potter for the very young. When the film and book are over their heads, but they desperately want to know the story… Book 1: The Philofososs Stone Chapter 1 Harry was a baby. His parents dieded because the baddy wizard Voldimor deddid them with a baddy spell. Harry was ok because he had lots of special love magic from his mummy and daddy to keep him safe. But he got an…
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Family Christmas activity: The Nutcracker by the English National Ballet at the Coliseum 17 Dec 22 –7 Jan 2023

I have come back to the Coliseum for the second year running to watch The Nutcracker by the English National Ballet and the magical atmosphere felt even more special this time. This show is possibly the most magical family experience in London this Christmas. Damian Lewis and his children was sitting behind us and that made me even more excited. The theatre decorations and the joyful…
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Christmas budgeting: Save money with Family Secret Santa 

We are all familiar with Secret Santa at work: it’s fun, surprising, saucy at times, and economical. Well we can adapt this game to our family gathering this Christmas, since, let’s be frank, we none of us have got the time or money or energy to be buying a present for each of our family. Rules of the game: Each guest brings one present and walks away with one present. Charity, recycled…
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CONCERT REVIEW: Glam rock Slade at Christmas

Glam rock Slade at Christmas, a yearly event, at Islington Assembly Rooms, standing room and chairs available. F**k me, never been to a rock concert before, and totally love rock. So how did that happen? Work, family, illness, feeling ashamed about my music tastes, my needs at the bottom of the pile, something like that. You’re a mum, you’ll know. UK Glam Rock Slade from Wolverhampton…
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Mums Day Out: 11 Relaxing things to do in London, minus the kids

Married life is awesome, but sometimes Mums need some time to look after themselves and enjoy some alone time without necessarily being alone. It’s important for busy Mums to get out there and try some activities that you have had your eye on for ages, but keep putting off due to family commitments. Now is the time to seize the day, make some time for yourself and kick back and relax…
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