I got this for my daughter and she really got into it. It works well if you follow the instructions. The biggest pain is needing to remove your iPad from its case in order to use this. The instructions from the app are easy to follow and she has fun creating small games. Good value. I got this for my daughter and she really got into it. It works well if you follow the instructions. The biggest pain is needing to remove your iPad from its case in order to use this. The instructions from the app are easy to follow and she has fun creating small games. Good value.
Reflector Adaptor for Fire tablet HD 10 not included If you have a new hd10 tablet. Read this. Saving those who didn’t read the fine print like I did- The new HD10 requires a reflector adaptor for horizontal viewing which has to be bought separately.
Included is the adaptor for vertical use only.
Kids love it. Only wish it didn't come in original packaging! Ruined a Christmas surprise Kids love it. Only wish it didn’t come in original packaging! Ruined a Christmas surprise
We purchased this for our 5 year old grandson for Christmas. It was a hit from the moment it was opened. This is what he asks to play with when he gets home from school. He is already learning more intricate coding from the instructions provided and then the practice that follows. I highly recommend this! We purchased this for our 5 year old grandson for Christmas. It was a hit from the moment it was opened. This is what he asks to play with when he gets home from school. He is already learning more intricate coding from the instructions provided and then the practice that follows. I highly recommend this!
My kids love this game, I love how it progressively get's harder the more they play it. My kids enjoy the puzzles, it's alot of fun for everyone My kids love this game, I love how it progressively get’s harder the more they play it. My kids enjoy the puzzles, it’s alot of fun for everyone
Great set but missing the yellow reflector that is needed to use pano with fire tablets. This is not indicated in the description and you cannot use with a fire tablet without i Great set but missing the yellow reflector that is needed to use pano with fire tablets. This is not indicated in the description and you cannot use with a fire tablet without i
The kids lost the installation leaflet, I don't know how we should do the installation as the code was on i The kids lost the installation leaflet, I don’t know how we should do the installation as the code was on i
Great product, good learning applications however the only sad part is this is the only starter kit for specifically A Fire tablet that does not come with the adapter you require to play the games. It could get a five star review if it were to include the adapter like some of the other starter kits. Osmo does not clearly state you need the adapter we only found this out on Christmas morning after opening the gift now we are stuck waiting over a week for a peice that should be part of the starter kit. At the moment we are using a AAA battery to hold up the reflector in place of the adapter until it arrives. Great product, good learning applications however the only sad part is this is the only starter kit for specifically A Fire tablet that does not come with the adapter you require to play the games. It could get a five star review if it were to include the adapter like some of the other starter kits. Osmo does not clearly state you need the adapter we only found this out on Christmas morning after opening the gift now we are stuck waiting over a week for a peice that should be part of the starter kit. At the moment we are using a AAA battery to hold up the reflector in place of the adapter until it arrives.
Great product, good learning applications however the only sad part is this is the only starter kit for specifically A Fire tablet that does not come with the adapter you require to play the games. It could get a five star review if it were to include the adapter like some of the other starter kits. Osmo does not clearly state you need the adapter we only found this out on Christmas morning after opening the gift now we are stuck waiting over a week for a peice that should be part of the starter kit. At the moment we are using a AAA battery to hold up the reflector in place of the adapter until it arrives. Great product, good learning applications however the only sad part is this is the only starter kit for specifically A Fire tablet that does not come with the adapter you require to play the games. It could get a five star review if it were to include the adapter like some of the other starter kits. Osmo does not clearly state you need the adapter we only found this out on Christmas morning after opening the gift now we are stuck waiting over a week for a peice that should be part of the starter kit. At the moment we are using a AAA battery to hold up the reflector in place of the adapter until it arrives.
This was a nice little gift for my kids to help develop thinking play skills! This was a nice little gift for my kids to help develop thinking play skills!
The single most amazing educational toy you will buy. Always wanted to get one for my 5 year-old. Got it as a gift for his birthday. Our children’s generation will need to learn how to code, it is an essential skill for our times. He loves the game and picks it up within minutes. It is self explanatory and the inventors have come up with something truly special here. Don’t want to spoil it for you but discover it for yourself. Would 100% recommend.
The single most amazing educational toy you will buy. Always wanted to get one for my 5 year-old. Got it as a gift for his birthday. Our children’s generation will need to learn how to code, it is an essential skill for our times. He loves the game and picks it up within minutes. It is self explanatory and the inventors have come up with something truly special here. Don’t want to spoil it for you but discover it for yourself. Would 100% recommend.
Not bad, bit on the expensive side I tried this out on our 8 year old at the time, it sat around a while waiting for the fire to be on offer so we could buy it and use this, but eventually he got a go on it – with much excitement after such a long wait.
Like others in reviews here though…he liked it well enough and played with it for a bit, it works perfectly well, but apparently not that engaging as it got boxed back up and hasn’t been touched since.
I guess it could be a part of an educational journey into coding, but for us, if we had paid for it it would have been a quite expensive experiment. I wouldn’t say it was a failed experiment, I think it would be worthwhile in say a classroom or with a group or anything where you could pass it around.
Make of that what you will.
Not bad, bit on the expensive side I tried this out on our 8 year old at the time, it sat around a while waiting for the fire to be on offer so we could buy it and use this, but eventually he got a go on it – with much excitement after such a long wait.
Like others in reviews here though…he liked it well enough and played with it for a bit, it works perfectly well, but apparently not that engaging as it got boxed back up and hasn’t been touched since.
I guess it could be a part of an educational journey into coding, but for us, if we had paid for it it would have been a quite expensive experiment. I wouldn’t say it was a failed experiment, I think it would be worthwhile in say a classroom or with a group or anything where you could pass it around.
Make of that what you will.
Nice concept and a little more sophisticated than the Little Genius but not as interesting We had a few different Osmo packages before and I thought we try this too.
It is well packaged and the box is nicely designed like all other Osmo packages.
Inside the box you get the same base (Osmo stand) and the Osmo reflecting mirror that goes on top of your tablet.
You need the Osmo World App for this.
Coding Awbie is the one you want to use with this package for beginner level.
The App interface is similar to all other Osmo series. Not super high graphic and fancy but acceptable and appealing to kids and toddlers.
Your toddler would have to choose the tile that best matches the situation in front of him on the App, and the tablet would read the tile using the reflecting mirror. There are lots of fund games designed in the App. I would recommend this for 5 to 7 year old kids maybe even up to 9.
Don’t let the word “coding” in the title confuse you, it has nothing to do with computer coding, it’s actually way simpler than that.
The main goal is to move Awbie around the map using the tiles up/down/left and right using the number of steps to get strawberries and find rabbits.
There intermediate and high level are more for higher aged kids. The mid level App is called coding jam and the high level one is called coding duo.
In coding jam is more about angles and sides and the music played by each side of the guy in the middle of the screen. Not that complicated either.
Using the different tiles and blocks such as stop, move, rest and … you basically can compose new music by characters of the App.
Overall, I found the first Osmo game that I got for my toddler way more appealing than this one. The Osmo Little Genius that we have, has nicer and more interesting games in my opinion. This one I think still needs some work.
Brilliantly Engaging My 6 year old niece loves this coding kit, and the games have been designed to be engaging and to bridge the gap between the physical and digital world. Having tangible pieces is a clever way to introduce children to coding, as they can relate more easily to something that is otherwise completely intangible.
There are the occasional bugs, as with most things, but the creativity and problem-solving required by the child far outweigh any difficulties.
Brilliantly Engaging My 6 year old niece loves this coding kit, and the games have been designed to be engaging and to bridge the gap between the physical and digital world. Having tangible pieces is a clever way to introduce children to coding, as they can relate more easily to something that is otherwise completely intangible.
There are the occasional bugs, as with most things, but the creativity and problem-solving required by the child far outweigh any difficulties.
This was a birthday gift for my 6 year old grandson and he loves it. His 9 year old sister is also enjoying it. The system has different level for different ages and skills. His mom tells me he is learning better for problem solving solutions. This was a birthday gift for my 6 year old grandson and he loves it. His 9 year old sister is also enjoying it. The system has different level for different ages and skills. His mom tells me he is learning better for problem solving solutions.
Fantastic product my kids love it I ended up buying 2 of them. I will say one thing and that is since the reflector only takes a limited space that is readable by the app, it takes a little bit to get use to it. My solution to that was getting a sheet of printing paper and use it as a guide for the kids to make the shapes, letters, numbers etc.. Fantastic product my kids love it I ended up buying 2 of them. I will say one thing and that is since the reflector only takes a limited space that is readable by the app, it takes a little bit to get use to it. My solution to that was getting a sheet of printing paper and use it as a guide for the kids to make the shapes, letters, numbers etc..
Your kid will get more out of it than you will, but well-made and well thought-ou I got this as a Christmas gift for my inquisitive 9-year-old who loves screen time. I wanted to give her something more educational that was still entertaining enough to hold her attention – I didn’t want an extension of school, because while she responds well to classroom instruction, I wanted her to have something better in her game time than “hit a button, smash a thing, get some coins”.
I need to give two caveats:
– My review is of a very specific product, the Coding Starter Kit, and it is aimed for 5 to 10 year olds. Osmo has multiple offerings and those differ greatly from each other.
– For Osmo offerings that depend upon integration with a Kindle Fire, check your versions. It’s more a software issue than a hardware one – any of our kindle fires will fit in the cradle, but only two of them support the App. Parents have to do their research to make sure the app that is needed for the Osmo of interest is actually supported by their device.
The kit itself is well-made. A sturdy plastic cradle to position the kindle fire, and a mirror of sorts to provide feedback. There are also blocks used for coding and interaction, and these are likewise sturdy and well-made. They’re also large – I love Bloxels but I hate stepping on the pieces. The Osmo blocks are big enough to be noticed but not big enough to be safe for little ones who put things in their mouths. That’s not the intent of the product, obviously, just a caution that this Osmo should not be used where a wee one is crawling or rolling around.
The setup of the Osmo account is straight-forward enough but it does need to be done by the parent. I did not set it up for more than one child so that may be an issue if this device is intended for multiple children to keep track of their results separately.
Playing on the device, once set up, is easy. It’s a kindle fire app. Open the app, put the kindle fire in the cradle, cover the top with the mirror, and start using it.
My daughter enjoys it but it isn’t her favorite or exclusive toy by any stretch. I didn’t expect it and I’m not going to claim that. I will say that Osmo occupies her for longer periods of time and I can tell she’s working through the steps, and not just playing the first fun game she runs across. The level of instruction is one of introduction; algorithms follow steps to get the job done. She won’t be ready for syntax or object-oriented code or anything like that after this, but the concepts lead the way for a logical next step of working in scratch and teach her that there’s fun to be found in coding.
Because I was prompted to rate this on giftability, I’ll say that it’s a considerable gift, keeping the cost in mind, but to check first that the child has access to a device and the parents don’t mind taking the effort to set things up.
Took me a minute to figure it out you have to search for the app on Amazon and send to your fire tablet or cloud - My 6 year old grandson loves it and it is very easy to set up and use he is having fun and not realizing he is learining Took me a minute to figure it out you have to search for the app on Amazon and send to your fire tablet or cloud – My 6 year old grandson loves it and it is very easy to set up and use he is having fun and not realizing he is learining
Will be great for my daughte This kit has a bunch of activities attached to an app on a tablet to help to teach your kid programming (with guidance). I originally picked it up for my son but he hasn’t had any interest in it thus far. My daughter has to grow up some more before I can try it with her but I plan to hang onto it.
As a programmer myself I really like the layout and activities and think that they will really help a young learner grasp the concept of programming. This is why I am leaving 5 stars without really having done much with the kit.
In the future when I do actually get to apply it; I will update this review if I have more findings.
A good set of games The games involved are pretty good. They encourage some critical thinking and strategizing as your child thinks about the next steps to perform for each objective. We played Coding Awbie for the most part and my son enjoys getting the special rewards for getting all of the items in a row. It has some nice mechanisms to keep kids entertained and working toward goals.
This one comes with the Android stand but keep in mind the new fire models will need an overpriced adapter to work with this. We ended up getting it ourselves but definitely feel like you could DIY it if you attempt to position it right.
I’d recommend this if you can get it for a steep discount and if you have a device that is already supported from the older kindle models. It’s a shame that the new offering didn’t come with the adapter as seems like it wouldn’t cost them much to include one given the price for this is already pretty high and all new kindle owners will expect it to just work. Be careful if you’re sending as a gift to avoid any surprising problems when it’s time to go play it.
Gave as a gift to my 5 year old for Christmas and she loves it. She says she’s playing video games just like her daddy Gave as a gift to my 5 year old for Christmas and she loves it. She says she’s playing video games just like her daddy
We got this for our 6 year old; all of my thoughts included here! Our family has had OSMO since the very beginning of OSMO, and I must say, it’s certainly come a long way. We got this Coding Starter Kit for our math-brained 6 year old as a surprise for him during quarantine, and here we are almost a year later. The allure and enthusiasm lasted a few days where he eagerly played this on his own, but now this has become more of a “find something to do that isn’t TV or video games” alternative that he has been working on as something educational. The “coding” is really just sequencing, or laying the tiles provided in the correct order to move the Yeti on the screen through the mazes (example: up, down, right right, left, right).
i should note that we use OSMO with our Fire 7 tablets, which have been very glitchy from time to time. At times, the tablets don’t recognize the OSMO readers at all, othertimes, OSMO doesn’t load, and just spins and spins. I’ve exchanged emails back and forth several dozen times with the OSMO team, and their answers and problem solving are always delayed and frustrating, as waiting for an email isn’t the same as jumping on the phone to help solve an issue for a game that isn’t the cheapest. Long story short, we’ve had to totally wipe the tablets and do a factory reset, and re-download the OSMO games several times now.
I had a really nice video made of our 6 year old playing this, but Amazon no longer allows pictures or videos of minors in their reviews.
Overall, I think this is a good tool to use in a homeroom classroom or as an educational alternative to TV time. We do like, but not LOVE, this game, but would definitely wait for a sale to purchase.
I was fascinated by the complications and, at the same time, the simplicity of the product. Setup takes less than 30 seconds; simply get your iPad to cover the camera so it sensor the real figures on the table and play! This is the first game my kids cry when I tell them it is time to pack it up. It is smart and addictive. I am clapping both of my hands for creation. Yes, the price range could be hesitant to purchase, but it is a long-term investment for your child. It forces to produce logic and common sense with reaction during this game. Overall I am satisfied and defiantly would recommend this product. This is a quite expensive gift for someone you love, but it is way. worth i I was fascinated by the complications and, at the same time, the simplicity of the product. Setup takes less than 30 seconds; simply get your iPad to cover the camera so it sensor the real figures on the table and play! This is the first game my kids cry when I tell them it is time to pack it up. It is smart and addictive. I am clapping both of my hands for creation. Yes, the price range could be hesitant to purchase, but it is a long-term investment for your child. It forces to produce logic and common sense with reaction during this game. Overall I am satisfied and defiantly would recommend this product. This is a quite expensive gift for someone you love, but it is way. worth i
Besser als Genius Dieses Set macht meinen Kindern wirklich Spa. Logisches Denken wird gefordert und auch die Grafik ist ansprechend. Manchmal schwirren Frage/ Ausrufezeichen ber den Bildschirm. Wieso haben wir noch nicht verstanden.
I got this for my daughter and she really got into it. It works well if you follow the instructions. The biggest pain is needing to remove your iPad from its case in order to use this. The instructions from the app are easy to follow and she has fun creating small games. Good value.
I got this for my daughter and she really got into it. It works well if you follow the instructions. The biggest pain is needing to remove your iPad from its case in order to use this. The instructions from the app are easy to follow and she has fun creating small games. Good value.
Reflector Adaptor for Fire tablet HD 10 not included
If you have a new hd10 tablet. Read this. Saving those who didn’t read the fine print like I did- The new HD10 requires a reflector adaptor for horizontal viewing which has to be bought separately.
Included is the adaptor for vertical use only.
must have in this time. good to build basic skills
must have in this time. good to build basic skills
Great produc
I bought this for my grandson but I also work at a school . I took it in there because we were doing coding and it was great to use
Kids love it. Only wish it didn't come in original packaging! Ruined a Christmas surprise
Kids love it. Only wish it didn’t come in original packaging! Ruined a Christmas surprise
We purchased this for our 5 year old grandson for Christmas. It was a hit from the moment it was opened. This is what he asks to play with when he gets home from school. He is already learning more intricate coding from the instructions provided and then the practice that follows. I highly recommend this!
We purchased this for our 5 year old grandson for Christmas. It was a hit from the moment it was opened. This is what he asks to play with when he gets home from school. He is already learning more intricate coding from the instructions provided and then the practice that follows. I highly recommend this!
My kids love this game, I love how it progressively get's harder the more they play it. My kids enjoy the puzzles, it's alot of fun for everyone
My kids love this game, I love how it progressively get’s harder the more they play it. My kids enjoy the puzzles, it’s alot of fun for everyone
Totally giftable, it would be really nice for a gif
Totally giftable, it would be really nice for a gif
Great set but missing the yellow reflector that is needed to use pano with fire tablets. This is not indicated in the description and you cannot use with a fire tablet without i
Great set but missing the yellow reflector that is needed to use pano with fire tablets. This is not indicated in the description and you cannot use with a fire tablet without i
The kids lost the installation leaflet, I don't know how we should do the installation as the code was on i
The kids lost the installation leaflet, I don’t know how we should do the installation as the code was on i
Great product, good learning applications however the only sad part is this is the only starter kit for specifically A Fire tablet that does not come with the adapter you require to play the games. It could get a five star review if it were to include the adapter like some of the other starter kits. Osmo does not clearly state you need the adapter we only found this out on Christmas morning after opening the gift now we are stuck waiting over a week for a peice that should be part of the starter kit. At the moment we are using a AAA battery to hold up the reflector in place of the adapter until it arrives.
Great product, good learning applications however the only sad part is this is the only starter kit for specifically A Fire tablet that does not come with the adapter you require to play the games. It could get a five star review if it were to include the adapter like some of the other starter kits. Osmo does not clearly state you need the adapter we only found this out on Christmas morning after opening the gift now we are stuck waiting over a week for a peice that should be part of the starter kit. At the moment we are using a AAA battery to hold up the reflector in place of the adapter until it arrives.
Great product, good learning applications however the only sad part is this is the only starter kit for specifically A Fire tablet that does not come with the adapter you require to play the games. It could get a five star review if it were to include the adapter like some of the other starter kits. Osmo does not clearly state you need the adapter we only found this out on Christmas morning after opening the gift now we are stuck waiting over a week for a peice that should be part of the starter kit. At the moment we are using a AAA battery to hold up the reflector in place of the adapter until it arrives.
Great product, good learning applications however the only sad part is this is the only starter kit for specifically A Fire tablet that does not come with the adapter you require to play the games. It could get a five star review if it were to include the adapter like some of the other starter kits. Osmo does not clearly state you need the adapter we only found this out on Christmas morning after opening the gift now we are stuck waiting over a week for a peice that should be part of the starter kit. At the moment we are using a AAA battery to hold up the reflector in place of the adapter until it arrives.
This was a nice little gift for my kids to help develop thinking play skills!
This was a nice little gift for my kids to help develop thinking play skills!
Perfect gift for a 6 years old, fun to play together.
Perfect gift for a 6 years old, fun to play together.
Lot of fun - my 5 year old grandchild love i
Lot of fun – my 5 year old grandchild love i
I finally got it going, looks really good for kids.
I finally got it going, looks really good for kids.
The single most amazing educational toy you will buy.
Always wanted to get one for my 5 year-old. Got it as a gift for his birthday. Our children’s generation will need to learn how to code, it is an essential skill for our times. He loves the game and picks it up within minutes. It is self explanatory and the inventors have come up with something truly special here. Don’t want to spoil it for you but discover it for yourself. Would 100% recommend.
The single most amazing educational toy you will buy.
Always wanted to get one for my 5 year-old. Got it as a gift for his birthday. Our children’s generation will need to learn how to code, it is an essential skill for our times. He loves the game and picks it up within minutes. It is self explanatory and the inventors have come up with something truly special here. Don’t want to spoil it for you but discover it for yourself. Would 100% recommend.
Not bad, bit on the expensive side
I tried this out on our 8 year old at the time, it sat around a while waiting for the fire to be on offer so we could buy it and use this, but eventually he got a go on it – with much excitement after such a long wait.
Like others in reviews here though…he liked it well enough and played with it for a bit, it works perfectly well, but apparently not that engaging as it got boxed back up and hasn’t been touched since.
I guess it could be a part of an educational journey into coding, but for us, if we had paid for it it would have been a quite expensive experiment. I wouldn’t say it was a failed experiment, I think it would be worthwhile in say a classroom or with a group or anything where you could pass it around.
Make of that what you will.
Not bad, bit on the expensive side
I tried this out on our 8 year old at the time, it sat around a while waiting for the fire to be on offer so we could buy it and use this, but eventually he got a go on it – with much excitement after such a long wait.
Like others in reviews here though…he liked it well enough and played with it for a bit, it works perfectly well, but apparently not that engaging as it got boxed back up and hasn’t been touched since.
I guess it could be a part of an educational journey into coding, but for us, if we had paid for it it would have been a quite expensive experiment. I wouldn’t say it was a failed experiment, I think it would be worthwhile in say a classroom or with a group or anything where you could pass it around.
Make of that what you will.
Nice concept and a little more sophisticated than the Little Genius but not as interesting
We had a few different Osmo packages before and I thought we try this too.
It is well packaged and the box is nicely designed like all other Osmo packages.
Inside the box you get the same base (Osmo stand) and the Osmo reflecting mirror that goes on top of your tablet.
You need the Osmo World App for this.
Coding Awbie is the one you want to use with this package for beginner level.
The App interface is similar to all other Osmo series. Not super high graphic and fancy but acceptable and appealing to kids and toddlers.
Your toddler would have to choose the tile that best matches the situation in front of him on the App, and the tablet would read the tile using the reflecting mirror. There are lots of fund games designed in the App. I would recommend this for 5 to 7 year old kids maybe even up to 9.
Don’t let the word “coding” in the title confuse you, it has nothing to do with computer coding, it’s actually way simpler than that.
The main goal is to move Awbie around the map using the tiles up/down/left and right using the number of steps to get strawberries and find rabbits.
There intermediate and high level are more for higher aged kids. The mid level App is called coding jam and the high level one is called coding duo.
In coding jam is more about angles and sides and the music played by each side of the guy in the middle of the screen. Not that complicated either.
Using the different tiles and blocks such as stop, move, rest and … you basically can compose new music by characters of the App.
Overall, I found the first Osmo game that I got for my toddler way more appealing than this one. The Osmo Little Genius that we have, has nicer and more interesting games in my opinion. This one I think still needs some work.
Brilliantly Engaging
My 6 year old niece loves this coding kit, and the games have been designed to be engaging and to bridge the gap between the physical and digital world. Having tangible pieces is a clever way to introduce children to coding, as they can relate more easily to something that is otherwise completely intangible.
There are the occasional bugs, as with most things, but the creativity and problem-solving required by the child far outweigh any difficulties.
Brilliantly Engaging
My 6 year old niece loves this coding kit, and the games have been designed to be engaging and to bridge the gap between the physical and digital world. Having tangible pieces is a clever way to introduce children to coding, as they can relate more easily to something that is otherwise completely intangible.
There are the occasional bugs, as with most things, but the creativity and problem-solving required by the child far outweigh any difficulties.
This was a birthday gift for my 6 year old grandson and he loves it. His 9 year old sister is also enjoying it. The system has different level for different ages and skills. His mom tells me he is learning better for problem solving solutions.
This was a birthday gift for my 6 year old grandson and he loves it. His 9 year old sister is also enjoying it. The system has different level for different ages and skills. His mom tells me he is learning better for problem solving solutions.
Fantastic product my kids love it I ended up buying 2 of them. I will say one thing and that is since the reflector only takes a limited space that is readable by the app, it takes a little bit to get use to it. My solution to that was getting a sheet of printing paper and use it as a guide for the kids to make the shapes, letters, numbers etc..
Fantastic product my kids love it I ended up buying 2 of them. I will say one thing and that is since the reflector only takes a limited space that is readable by the app, it takes a little bit to get use to it. My solution to that was getting a sheet of printing paper and use it as a guide for the kids to make the shapes, letters, numbers etc..
I got this as a Christmas gift for my inquisitive 9-year-old who loves screen time. I wanted to give her something more educational that was still entertaining enough to hold her attention – I didn’t want an extension of school, because while she responds well to classroom instruction, I wanted her to have something better in her game time than “hit a button, smash a thing, get some coins”.
I need to give two caveats:
– My review is of a very specific product, the Coding Starter Kit, and it is aimed for 5 to 10 year olds. Osmo has multiple offerings and those differ greatly from each other.
– For Osmo offerings that depend upon integration with a Kindle Fire, check your versions. It’s more a software issue than a hardware one – any of our kindle fires will fit in the cradle, but only two of them support the App. Parents have to do their research to make sure the app that is needed for the Osmo of interest is actually supported by their device.
The kit itself is well-made. A sturdy plastic cradle to position the kindle fire, and a mirror of sorts to provide feedback. There are also blocks used for coding and interaction, and these are likewise sturdy and well-made. They’re also large – I love Bloxels but I hate stepping on the pieces. The Osmo blocks are big enough to be noticed but not big enough to be safe for little ones who put things in their mouths. That’s not the intent of the product, obviously, just a caution that this Osmo should not be used where a wee one is crawling or rolling around.
The setup of the Osmo account is straight-forward enough but it does need to be done by the parent. I did not set it up for more than one child so that may be an issue if this device is intended for multiple children to keep track of their results separately.
Playing on the device, once set up, is easy. It’s a kindle fire app. Open the app, put the kindle fire in the cradle, cover the top with the mirror, and start using it.
My daughter enjoys it but it isn’t her favorite or exclusive toy by any stretch. I didn’t expect it and I’m not going to claim that. I will say that Osmo occupies her for longer periods of time and I can tell she’s working through the steps, and not just playing the first fun game she runs across. The level of instruction is one of introduction; algorithms follow steps to get the job done. She won’t be ready for syntax or object-oriented code or anything like that after this, but the concepts lead the way for a logical next step of working in scratch and teach her that there’s fun to be found in coding.
Because I was prompted to rate this on giftability, I’ll say that it’s a considerable gift, keeping the cost in mind, but to check first that the child has access to a device and the parents don’t mind taking the effort to set things up.
Took me a minute to figure it out you have to search for the app on Amazon and send to your fire tablet or cloud – My 6 year old grandson loves it and it is very easy to set up and use he is having fun and not realizing he is learining
Will be great for my daughte
This kit has a bunch of activities attached to an app on a tablet to help to teach your kid programming (with guidance). I originally picked it up for my son but he hasn’t had any interest in it thus far. My daughter has to grow up some more before I can try it with her but I plan to hang onto it.
As a programmer myself I really like the layout and activities and think that they will really help a young learner grasp the concept of programming. This is why I am leaving 5 stars without really having done much with the kit.
In the future when I do actually get to apply it; I will update this review if I have more findings.
Fantastic
Fantastic resource, my 6 year old granddaughter is so excited about using and regularly does.
Easy to use and a wonderful learning resource.
A good set of games
The games involved are pretty good. They encourage some critical thinking and strategizing as your child thinks about the next steps to perform for each objective. We played Coding Awbie for the most part and my son enjoys getting the special rewards for getting all of the items in a row. It has some nice mechanisms to keep kids entertained and working toward goals.
This one comes with the Android stand but keep in mind the new fire models will need an overpriced adapter to work with this. We ended up getting it ourselves but definitely feel like you could DIY it if you attempt to position it right.
I’d recommend this if you can get it for a steep discount and if you have a device that is already supported from the older kindle models. It’s a shame that the new offering didn’t come with the adapter as seems like it wouldn’t cost them much to include one given the price for this is already pretty high and all new kindle owners will expect it to just work. Be careful if you’re sending as a gift to avoid any surprising problems when it’s time to go play it.
Gave as a gift to my 5 year old for Christmas and she loves it. She says she’s playing video games just like her daddy
Gave as a gift to my 5 year old for Christmas and she loves it. She says she’s playing video games just like her daddy
Money back in 1 day super fas
I like the item but it not support my device so I very sorry to return i
We got this for our 6 year old; all of my thoughts included here!
Our family has had OSMO since the very beginning of OSMO, and I must say, it’s certainly come a long way. We got this Coding Starter Kit for our math-brained 6 year old as a surprise for him during quarantine, and here we are almost a year later. The allure and enthusiasm lasted a few days where he eagerly played this on his own, but now this has become more of a “find something to do that isn’t TV or video games” alternative that he has been working on as something educational. The “coding” is really just sequencing, or laying the tiles provided in the correct order to move the Yeti on the screen through the mazes (example: up, down, right right, left, right).
i should note that we use OSMO with our Fire 7 tablets, which have been very glitchy from time to time. At times, the tablets don’t recognize the OSMO readers at all, othertimes, OSMO doesn’t load, and just spins and spins. I’ve exchanged emails back and forth several dozen times with the OSMO team, and their answers and problem solving are always delayed and frustrating, as waiting for an email isn’t the same as jumping on the phone to help solve an issue for a game that isn’t the cheapest. Long story short, we’ve had to totally wipe the tablets and do a factory reset, and re-download the OSMO games several times now.
I had a really nice video made of our 6 year old playing this, but Amazon no longer allows pictures or videos of minors in their reviews.
Overall, I think this is a good tool to use in a homeroom classroom or as an educational alternative to TV time. We do like, but not LOVE, this game, but would definitely wait for a sale to purchase.
I was fascinated by the complications and, at the same time, the simplicity of the product. Setup takes less than 30 seconds; simply get your iPad to cover the camera so it sensor the real figures on the table and play! This is the first game my kids cry when I tell them it is time to pack it up. It is smart and addictive. I am clapping both of my hands for creation. Yes, the price range could be hesitant to purchase, but it is a long-term investment for your child. It forces to produce logic and common sense with reaction during this game. Overall I am satisfied and defiantly would recommend this product. This is a quite expensive gift for someone you love, but it is way. worth i
I was fascinated by the complications and, at the same time, the simplicity of the product. Setup takes less than 30 seconds; simply get your iPad to cover the camera so it sensor the real figures on the table and play! This is the first game my kids cry when I tell them it is time to pack it up. It is smart and addictive. I am clapping both of my hands for creation. Yes, the price range could be hesitant to purchase, but it is a long-term investment for your child. It forces to produce logic and common sense with reaction during this game. Overall I am satisfied and defiantly would recommend this product. This is a quite expensive gift for someone you love, but it is way. worth i
Besser als Genius
Dieses Set macht meinen Kindern wirklich Spa. Logisches Denken wird gefordert und auch die Grafik ist ansprechend. Manchmal schwirren Frage/ Ausrufezeichen ber den Bildschirm. Wieso haben wir noch nicht verstanden.
Good toy
Quite a fun way for kids to get familiar with coding.