This innovative card can be preserved as artwork or given to someone instead of a store-bought card. Start this fun craft with an ordinary disposable plate. Have the youngster draw a simple version of the Harry Potter House on construction paper.

Personally one of my favorite characters is Draco Malfoy and the Malfoy family, just because of how well they are written and the character development- but that’s a controversial opinion in this house! The faces can be embellished with wiggle eyes, yarn, glitter, and Harry’s famous glasses can be made with pipe cleaners.When tied together with brown yarn, your youngster has a homemade “Book of Secrets.” 4. The Owls of Harry Potter After the youngster has colored Harry Potter, he should be cut out and glued to the front cover of a homemade card. Next, glue an ordinary envelope with Harry’s name on it near the owl’s talons, as if he’s carrying it. Give the youngsters small styrofoam balls and some yellow tissue paper, which can be shredded and glued to the balls to make them “glow.” Of course, we’ve also enjoyed eating chocolate frogs and jellybeans inspired by Honeydukes sweetshop and the food trolley on the Hogwarts Express – the jellybeans are really not for the fainthearted! We are also hoping to visit the Harry Potter Studios very soon for a set tour.

If you don’t need done-for-you, no-prep activities, some free ideas for Harry Potter themed extension activities for older kids include: make a Harry Potter word scramble; research J. K. Rowling, make Harry Potter trivia games and create themed paper crafts or old parchment style paper to write on. When the door is cut out on three sides, it can be opened and closed to reveal Harry standing in the secret room! 2. Harry and Ginny Salt Shakers There’s also Hermione Granger and Albus Dumbledore as well as the Sorting Hat, the golden snitch and other magical creatures- and of course the main character!

Curriculum

Have the youngsters draw and cut out an owl from construction paper and glue it to the left section of a piece of poster board. This easy craft is a perfect classroom activity and begins by having each child make a homemade envelope using any simple template. This cute craft makes a great gift for a parent. Have the youngsters color Harry and Ginny, and cut out their heads and bodies separately.