Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

In general, luck has nothing to do with it.

  • Home
  • About Me
    • PR & Disclosure
  • Food
  • Things I Like
  • A Beautiful Disaster
  • From The Rally Point
  • Holiday Gift Guide

Getting The Little Ones Involved With Tech and Learning

June 30, 2016 by Alison Leave a Comment

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Technology has come a long way since I was in Kindergarten or Elementary school. Anyone remember the old DOS based programs and the coolest computer game around was Oregon Trail. Now my daughter can use an iPad as well as most adults. And personally, I think that’s okay. Technology is the way of the world and it will continue to be that way. Since she’s going to have to be able to use these devices as she grows older (all our high schooler’s text books are on and iPad instead of physical books now) so it’ seems reasonable that her father and I are the ones that begin that part of her learning with her. What all this means is that I have to be aware of what I let her access and play on these devices.

 

Osmo Image

 

Fortunately for us there are a ton of games and activities out there, a lot of which are actually educational as well so that’s a start. What you often lose with the tech world is some of that hands on learning. OSMO by Tangible Play has bridged that gap.

To say I’m excited about the OSMO Genius Kit and the OSMO apps is an understatement. We’ve had the kit a little over a week now and my daughter has asked every single day since we first set it up for her if she could play and she will spend hours solving puzzles, counting, and even learning to spell.

 

Osmo Genius Kit

 

What You Can Do With OSMO

There are several apps and kits available depending on what you want your child to master. Some of those include:

● Tangram ­- Arrange wooden puzzle pieces into matching onscreen shapes. Play with your child or challenge yourself to more advanced levels with Osmo acting as your mentor by lighting up with each victory.

● Numbers ­- With a counting, addition, concatenation and multiplication mode, there is a challenge for everybody. As kids get more confident in one mode, they can move on the the next one, allowing them to learn at their own pace.

 

Osmo Numbers

 

● Words ­ – Be the first to guess and spell out the onscreen hidden word by tossing down real life letters faster than your friends. A related picture gives the clue.

● Masterpiece ­ Supercharge your drawing skills with Masterpiece. Pick any image from the camera, curated gallery or integrated web search and Masterpiece will transform it into easy­ to ­follow lines and help you draw it to perfection. You can then share a magical time ­lapse video of your creation with your friends and family.

● Newton ­- Use your creativity with inventive objects such as a hand­ drawn basket, grandma’s glasses, dad’s keys or anything around you to guide falling on­screen balls into targeted zones.

 

 

 

It’s things like this that keep me excited about technology and make me feel confident that we can incorporate it into our daily lives in a way that’s healthy and educational and that supports the fundamentals of learning – practice makes perfect! Does OSMO sound like something that your family could benefit from? What types of learning tools do you find the most beneficial? The most fun? Let me know in the comments below and thanks for reading!

Filed Under: Kids, Product Reviews, Technology & Gadgets Tagged With: educa, games, ipad, Learning, puzzles, tion

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Get Paid to Shop!!! Sign up now!

Ebates Coupons and Cash Back

About Me

My name is Alison. My favorite color is glitter. I love tattoos and finding ways to simplify life. Life with my husband, two children, five dogs, three cats, and lots of miniature horses is never boring but I still find the time to advocate for brands that I love and share my life, helpful hints, and a laugh or two with my amazing fans! Read More…

Categories

Beauty Blogging Blog Hops & Linky Parties Business Community Service & Charities Contests Disney DIY Entertainment Family Fashion Gift Guide 2014 Gift Guide 2015 Gift Guide 2016 Gift Guide 2017 Gift Guide 2018 Giveaways Healthy Living Helpful Hints Holidays Humor Kids My Life Chronicles Organization Pets Product Reviews Psychology Rally Point Rants, Raves, Reviews Recipes Saving $$ Survival Technology & Gadgets Travel Uncategorized Weight Loss
Follow on Bloglovin

What’s Next?

June 2016
M T W T F S S
« May   Jul »
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930  

My Recent Pins

Follow Me on Pinterest 
My Pinterest Badge by: Jafaloo. For Support visit: My Pinterest Badge

More Awesome Stuff!

Tips To Keep In Mind Before Buying A Second Hand Watch

Nowadays, the large luxury products firms have … [Read More...]

All Tassel No Hassle: How To Throw A Hassle Free Graduation Party

Thank  you to Evite for sponsoring this post. All … [Read More...]

How To Pull Off A Contemporary Smart Casual Look

You’ve heard about the smart casual style for men, … [Read More...]

Winter Pet Care Tips for Dog Owners #12Bravecto

This post is sponsored by BRAVECTO® and the … [Read More...]

Tweets by @Jewell5022
Mom It Forward: Blogger Network
SoFab Badge
Everywhere

Copyright © 2023 · Lifestyle Pro Child Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in