It’s an exciting day when a Hogwarts letter is posted through a young witch’s or wizard’s letterbox, but how were they chosen to attend this magical school? The answer might surprise you…
Home Explore Play Books Questions We Have How do Hogwarts students get picked
Roam the Hogwarts corridors and it won’t be long before you feel the icy chill of a ghost passing through – the wizarding world has many of them. Each Hogwarts house has its own ghost representing them!
the wizarding world, ghosts are usually left behind by wizards and witches who have
Wands are significant objects unique to each witch and wizard in the wizarding world. But how do their lengths and materials affect their use? Read on to find out, and learn more about Harry Potter’s wand…
Home Explore Play Books Questions We Have Why do wand materials and lengths
The Hogwarts common rooms are shared areas where students relax after a long day of learning magic. Learn more about each of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff’s common rooms here!
Home Explore Play Books Questions We Have What are the Hogwarts common rooms
Scholastic shares some great ideas to help inspire children’s reading and literacy – no matter what their age. Children deserve reading experiences that resonate with their joyful spirits, and their desire to explore and play.
Before even opening the book, look at the cover – the Harry Potter books have magical
Every year, at exactly 11am on the 1st of September, the famous Hogwarts Express departs from King’s Cross station carrying students to Hogwarts. Yet, in a world of Portkeys and broomsticks why is such a non-magical form of transport used? We take a look…
Home Explore Play Books Questions We Have Why do Hogwarts students get to
arry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger have to solve some serious puzzles
The Golden Snitch is the fastest and most important ball in Quidditch – catch it (or nearly swallow it, if you’re Harry Potter) and the game is over! But when was it introduced to the sport? Where did it originate? Read more about its fascinating story…
Home Explore Play Books Questions We Have Why was the Golden Snitch added
Print out this tricky guessing game – where you must challenge your friends to guess a certain word – but you can’t use certain other words to describe it!
Have a go at Scholastic’s challenging word game – and remember to stay away from
Harry, Ron and Hermione tackled five magical challenges to make it to the Philosopher’s Stone. Play this game to see if you could follow in their footsteps!
It’s time to find out if you have what it takes! Begin Trials Warning!
