News

It's magic!

Catch a dream, cast a spell or hoard a treasure with New Age-inspired crafts you can make at home with the children, as Hilary White explains Children have always loved magic and mystery in their play. Why not introduce a 'New Age' twist or a touch of some popular fantasy characters in your homemade crafts?

Children have always loved magic and mystery in their play. Why not introduce a 'New Age' twist or a touch of some popular fantasy characters in your homemade crafts?

DREAMCATCHERS

A dreamcatcher is a traditional American Indian artefact, believed to give its owner pleasant dreams or to catch them before they fly away. Try making your own dreamcatcher, and be sure to hang it in the bedroom window, to catch the good dreams before they escape!

You will need:

* stiff card

* a pair of compasses for drawing circles

* scissors

* holograph or shiny gift tape

* embroidery silk

Register now to continue reading

Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's included

  • Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month

  • Unlimited access to news and opinion

  • Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news

Register

Already have an account? Sign in here