Where Scratch runs on just about anything through the Web, Kano’s apps have some more rigorous system requirements. According to Kano, you should get around six hours of continuous usage from the wand before you have to switch batteries. Miyagi persuaded Daniel LaRusso to paint fences and wax cars, and while Miyagi did enjoy some free domestic labor from the endeavors, LaRusso was simultaneously honing his karate skills without even realizing it. There is also a lanyard that attaches to the wand so you can tether it to the wrist of overly zealous kiddies.

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One covers the different gestures, each one matching the spells they’ll have read about in the books and seen in the movies. With a background in neuroscience, she is passionate about sharing her love of all things STEM with her kids.See the code behind any creation, and tweak it to make it your own, in a safe and friendly environment.

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Or, in Defence Against the Dark Arts, you can learn how to banish those pesky Cornish Pixies with a flick of the wand. The Kano Harry Potter Coding Wand is an electronic wand that is equipped to detect the movements and gestures you make with the wand.

Kano helpfully bundles in a poster to help you master these, though the in-app help is pretty good as well. You can also adjust the colour of the LED for different events, though it’s a slight shame that a) the LED isn’t on the tip and b) there’s no built-in rumble motor. Though setting it up isn’t hard, you will probably need to help younger kids connect the wand to the device over Bluetooth. There are 99 challenges to complete, and by the time they reach the end kids will have learnt some pretty advanced coding concepts; fundamentals that can then be applied to other programming languages as they move on through school. Create your avatar, earn rewardsThe more challenges you do, the more medals, costumes, creatures, and accessories for your Kano profile you’ll earn.