![]() Older children will quickly find it lacking in challenge and move on.Īdd requires the player(s) to combine separate numeral cards to add up to a target number. This activity is a good starting point for new players to get used to how Osmo works. Interestingly, there are only one-, two- and five-dot cards. It’s easier to play than to describe!Ĭount uses the dot cards, and players must simply place a total number of dots equal to the target number. The player(s) must place the numbered cards in front of the iPad, which corresponds to a bubble. Children are presented with a fishing or collecting game of sorts, where stacks of water-filled bubbles displaying various numbers accumulate at a barrier. There are several different game modes, involving skills like counting, adding, ‘connecting’ and multiplying. The Numbers game uses square cards with either numerals written on each side, or a number of dots. The other two - Newton and Masterpiece - can be played without special pieces. ![]() Three of these - Numbers, Words and Tangram - each have a set of physical pieces that come with the kit. The Genius Kit comes with five learning games. Admittedly, this allows us to track what the kids are doing and how they are progressing, but it is one more set up step that needs to be borne in mind. Especially for those of us whose kids have short attention spans!Īdditionally, parents need to set up an Osmo account with email and password. As with many modern toys and games these days, if you are giving the Osmo Genius Kit as a present and want to hit the ground running with a child who is excited to dive straight in, we would recommend parents pre-install the apps the night before to save time. Since the iPad we used has password protection for new app installs, this made installing the 5 Osmo games somewhat tedious. One downside of this system is that each game is a separate app. Each game comes with a small card that simply directs the user to a URL to download the appropriate Osmo app. The user manual is Ikea-like in its simplicity. There wasn’t anything fiddly to watch out for – as long as the iPad is in the base and the reflector is fairly centered over the camera, you’re good to go. Simply place the iPad (portrait orientation) in the base, and clip the reflector over the camera. ![]() Package Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.8 x 2.Setting up this starter kit was very easy. Approved by parents and teachers worldwide, used in over 31, 000 classrooms. The Genius Starter Kit for iPad ships with an Osmo iPad Base. Osmo games bring a child's creative imagination to life with hand held pieces that interact with an iPad and an Osmo Base (No WiFi necessary for game play). Whether it’s arranging tangrams, zooming number tiles around, over 150 word puzzles to discover, freehand drawing, or physics meets creative problem solving (Tangrams, Numbers, Words, Masterpiece & Newton Games), Osmo sees and reacts to every real-live move. We know kids learn by doing, so each game uses physical action. The minimum iOS version needed is iOS 10.ĭetails: A great entry to the Osmo universe, the Genius Starter Kit for iPad includes everything your child needs to experience - hands-on learning and digital fun in five different ways through 5 games. COMPATIBILITY FOR IPAD: All iPads except Generation 1, iPad Air 4, iPad Pro 11-inch and iPad Pro 12.9-inch.WHAT'S IN THE BOX: Osmo Base & Reflector for iPad, Tangram pieces, Numbers tiles, Words tiles, Stackable storage for each game & 5 Game Apps: Numbers, Tangram, Words, Newton, and Masterpiece.Real-time audio and visual feedback lets children learn through experimentation in a stress-free environment. Osmo enables the continuation of learning. Games are designed for beginner to expert levels. Geared towards children & love of learning. Osmo sees and reacts to every real-life move. SKILLS LEARNED: Visual problem-solving skills, puzzles, math, freehand drawing, gain listening skills, learn physics & improve spelling & vocabulary.TEACHING: Arrange puzzle pieces to match on-screen shapes (Tangram), solve creative physics puzzles by drawing lines or placing items in front of the screen (Newton), learn to draw anything with creative drawing skills (Masterpiece), add, count & multiply tiles to pop the number bubbles (Numbers), learn spelling & vocabulary with on-screen images (Words).An Osmo Base is included, an iPad is not included, both are required for game play. Children interact with actual hand held pieces & an iPad, bringing a child's game pieces & actions to life (No WiFi necessary for game play). OSMO IS MAGIC: Fun-filled & award winning learning games.
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