OUR HOMESCHOOL ADVENTURE SERIES
Last week we shared some avatars that we'd created on the Wizarding World website but that was only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the fun to be had at this great site!
We've since been sorted into houses, our wands have chosen us, and we each went on an adventure to discover our Patronus!
But that's not even everything!
Read on to find out more!
The thing that we were initially most excited to try out was the house sorting quiz; we all desperately wanted to know which house we would be in so we could commence the 'House Cup' (i.e. playing lots of games together and seeing which house gets the most points by the end of our exploration...yes, we're keeping track of the points!).
The Wizarding World website is wonderfully interactive and accessible for children who are even quite young (our littlest ones wanted to get in on the action and enjoyed creating their own avatars and answering our simplified versions of the quiz questions).
We're still waiting on 'Dad' to complete his profile but so far we have two Gryffindor's, one Ravenclaw, and a Hufflepuff!
Which House will you be?
Wands
The next thing on our list was finding our wands; we didn't realise quite the variety that there are (but we should have after looking at the stacks of wands in Ollivander's in the first Harry Potter movie!).
Again, it's a simple matter of answering a series of quiz questions and BAM your wand chooses you!
The best part of this experience on Wizarding World is the detail - not only do you find out the specifics about your wand (mine is Elm wood with a unicorn core) but the site gives you a description of your wands features.
There are also articles about wand woods and cores; and opportunities to find out about the wands of your favourite characters.
After finding our wands and doing some more exploring in the Wizarding World we came upon a hard decision...will we make our wands or get one of the cool custom made wands available by other crafters and Harry Potter fans - there are loads to choose from and it really depends on what you're looking for (Do you want actual wood? Are you happy with resin? What details are important to you?).
We're yet to decide whether we will whittle our own, experiment with resin craft or buy our wands through a wand maker...but all of the options are enticing and we might end up doing all three!
Check out these wand makers on Etsy if you're interested in getting a replica of your wand from Wizarding World.
Want a custom-made wand? Or cool wand accessories?
Handmade replica wands that meet your provided descriptions.
"Our Customised Wands give you the power & input into creating the wand of your dreams. we can work from likes, dislikes, personality, sketched ideas and even work with colour schemes of your liking. Each wand comes in a beautiful Organza lined, authentic looking handmade box, with a WANDeful creations certificate of authenticity. For that extra special touch you can choose to add the name of your choice on your wand box making it totally unique just for you." - WANDerful Creations Team
CNC wooden wands, build using their wand-building App.
Fantasy by Numbers is "a group of nerdy friends helping fantasy lovers bring magic and adventure into their lives." - Fantasy by Numbers Team
Beautiful leather wand holster from Outcast Props.
"This product is handmade with high-quality full-grain Spanish vegetable-tanned leather, dyed with vegetable dyes, sewn and riveted by hand, and embossed with the utmost care and attention to detail.
This wand holster is designed to fit most wands on the market, including official replicas. The tip end is open and can be widened a little for thicker wands.
Perfect for cosplay in conventions, LARPs, costume, or characterizations for theater or audiovisual." - Outcast Props Team
Pop on over to the Wizarding World Wand Shop - so many gorgeous wands to choose from!
"Explore the exclusive range of bespoke wands from The Wand Shop, including unique replica wands as well as hand-crafted design collection wands. Discover wands from all your favourite characters, locations and landmarks with these finely crafted treasures to add to your Harry Potter collection." - Wizarding World Team
Patronus
And the last part of creating your profile on Wizarding World is discovering your Patronus.
You go on a fast-paced, instinct-driven journey through the dark woods and at the end a beautiful creature ghosts across your screen (some more elegantly than others; think hummingbird vs mastiff 😂).
Nonetheless, it is a tonne of fun and really adds to the Harry Potter experience - not to mention all of the information and activities included on the Wizarding World site; like find out what your Patronus means, take part in trivia quizzes, and create a host of delightful crafts.
We are right at the beginning of our Wizarding World adventure and every time we visit the site we find more new things to explore and perhaps the best part is that we are able to bring a lot of it out into our other experiences in our homeschool too! We can't wait to share all of our adventures with you, so join us each Wednesday to learn about something new we're doing in our very our Wizarding World (a.k.a our homeschool)! AND Head on over to Little Sprouts Homeschooling and join in the conversation about all things Harry Potter - just click the image below!
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