Looking for an Osmo review and guide? This review from an elementary school teacher will tell you how to use your Osmo and what ages each game is perfect for!
This isn't the first time I've talked about our Osmo device. We've had one for quite some time, and I even used one in my reading intervention program as a teacher. However, with so many people trying to set up at home learning right now, I'm getting a TON of questions about educational toys like the Osmo…..so I thought it was perfect time to write our full Osmo review and guide.
A bit of info: An Osmo is a device that attaches to an Amazon Fire Tablet or an Ipad. The device is an extension of the tablets camera and creates an interactive surface. Each Starter Kit (the Genius Kit for kids ages 5 and up or the Little Genius Kit for younger kids) comes with the reflector, pieces for a number of Osmo Games and a stand for the tablet. You can buy additional games to do even more with your game system or stick with the original ones.
Osmo Review and Guide: What Games for What Ages
My review? I'm Osmo obsessed. I highly recommend it as an at home learning tool. It's sturdy, we've had ours for three years and no issues with the hardware. It's engaging. As an elementary school teacher, I see so many academic skills addressed in the games.
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Here are the Kits and Games We Have Tried:
Little Genius Starter Kit: This is the preschool option, and it's great for ages three to five. The Starter Kit comes with four games: an ABCS game (where kids practice letter identification and build letters out of sticks), Squiggle Magic (building shapes and designs), Costume Party (building colors and patterns in outfits using the pieces provided) and Stories (use the tools provided to navigate scenarios and go on adventures). These games are a great start, and super age appropriate!
The kit comes with: 38 silicone Sticks & Rings, 19 Costume Pieces, Stackable storage containers, a Silicone play mat
Genius Starter Kit: This is the Starter Kit we currently use, it's perfect for ages six to ten. This Starter Kit comes with five games and is focused on math, spelling, problem solving and and puzzles. It comes with five games: A Tangrams game (shapes and geometry), a words game (this one has the option to play against friends), Newton (a game that leads you to guide bouncing balls through challenges), Masterpiece (a game that helps you draw….Masterpieces), and Numbers (fun math games). This kit comes with tiles and all materials needed for each game.
Pizza Co: This is our newest addition to our Osmo library and I love it! Pizza Co gives you the change to runyour own pizza shop! You cook pizza & calculate change using toppings & money tiles. It's a ton of fun.
Super Studio Drawing Games: If you've got a Disney lover…..the Super Studio Drawing Games are a must own. Each of these creates an interactive environment that your child adds to with their drawings. From the princess options to the Incredibles…….these are amazing for encouraging art and creativity!
Coding Starter Kit: This is our latest Osmo addition, and Lydia LOVES it. The Coding Starter Kit is for ages five to ten and has everything you need for three complete coding games (Coding Awbie, Coding Jam & Coding Duo). These games slowly teach a new skill level and are perfect for beginning and more advanced coders.
I love Osmo! Many of the classrooms I worked with used it when I was teaching! Can’t wait to get this for my 2.5 year old for his birthday in a few months!
I’d love this for my 5 year old!! She’s fairly new to online learning and I love the tangible component of the Osmo too! And she loves drawing so some of the drawing games would be right up her ally!
I would give the osmo to my son, who is in Kindergarten and loves STEAM activities!
If I won I would use the play Osmo for my 2 boys (ages 4&5)!
This looks so fun!
I love this!!! My daughter and son would have a blast with it.
I would definitely use this for my kids!
My daughter asked for this for Christmas but was not ready to purchase. After this review maybe the Easter bunny can bring one!
Thanks I’ve always wanted to get an osmo for my daughter!
I would love this for my boys. It would help so much right now. ?Thank you for doing this.
hoping to win the little genius starter kit for my 5 year old daughter. i think this giveaway is an amazing way to help with resources for children during this time. a thousand thank yous to you and osmo <3
My kids are 2, 5, 9, and 12. They would share it and play together!
This would be amazing for my pre-k son!!! Fingers crossed
It would be awesome to receive the genius starter kit for my almost 5 year old! She loves school and the Osmo looks so fun!
I would love to win this for my kiddos!
This would be so awesome for my son who is turning 3 at the end of the month. Such a great toy he can grow with.
This is perfect timing! We just got an ipad and I’ve been so curious about this!
Paige
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Great post! Thanks for sharing all your resources and ideas!
We’ve been wanting one of these for my son, he’s 3.5!
This looks like the perfect solution for my kids right now! I love your review!
This would be amazing for my almost 5 year old! His birthday is April 5th and he loves learning games!!
I’d love to gift this to my daughter for her 7th birthday in a few weeks. It’s at the top of her birthday list and would be a dream come true for her (especially now that we’re stuck at home for who knows how long). Stay safe and healthy everyone <3
I would gift this to my friend’s son for Christmas!
Just found your blog and instagram through other instagram people. I love all your tips!
I would use this for my almost 5yr old son!! He is is pre-K and we are preparing for kindergarten. He would love this.
This would be great for my 4 1/2 year old daughter! She starts Kinder this fall and has an amazon fire tablet!
I’d give this to my kids (6 and 8). They would love it!!
Love this item so want it for my daughtet
Would love this for my 4 and 2 year olds!
My daughter loves art and Osmo has been great. Would love to expand to play osmo. Especially now that we’re home.
This would be a great option for my 8 year old.
Working as a nurse in this scary time I would give it to my daughter so she could continue to learn while I was stuck at work.
I would love to try this with homeschooling my 4 year old son!
I’d use this with the 1st grade class I volunteer with – they have so many enrichment needs. This would be awesome.
I would give it to my daughter. She loves Disney and drawing so this would be perfect!
My three year old would love this!
We’ve had our eye on these Osmo kits for our new iPads. I can’t wait to add it to our homeschool collection of fun learning tools.
This looks like such a neat idea for kids. Thank you for sharing such great ideas for all of us Mom’s!
I would love to use this OSMO kit with my kiddos. It would be so fun to help keep them learning and busy.
I’m excited! This would be amazing for my two kids!!! ????
I would gift This to my sons!
I would give it to my kids for homeschooling ?