Ages 3 to 5 · Pre-K
Little Genius Starter Kit
Letters, phonics, and creativity.
Works with most iPads, iPadOS 15 or laterWorks with most Fire tablets, Fire OS 7 or later
10 reasons parents are picking Osmo
Real pieces on the table, and the iPad sees what they build. Here is why families keep choosing it for kids ages 3 to 10.
- ✓Everything's in the box, just add your iPad
- ✓Free US shipping · No subscription · 2-minute setup
- ✓30-day money-back guarantee
They sit up at the table, hands on real pieces
Osmo games are played with real pieces on the table in front of the iPad. Little kids build letters with silicone sticks and rings. Older kids count with number tiles, spell with letter tiles, and draw on paper.
Hands on the pieces, eyes on the game. It is still screen time, just the kind where they are leaning in and building something.
The iPad sees what they build
A small red reflector clips over the iPad's camera so it can see the table. Here is how it works:
- 1Put the iPad in the Osmo Base with the red reflector over the camera.
- 2Play with the physical pieces: spell, count, draw, and create.
- 3Osmo scans the table, and what they make comes alive on the screen.
✓Works with most iPads on iPadOS 15 or later. Also available for Fire tablet. No WiFi needed.
Real families, real kids asking for it
There are no flashcards and no drills. Kids are dressing up characters, building shapes, and solving puzzles. Parents say it again and again in their reviews: the kids go and get it themselves.
He's 3 and he will play for hours at a time. Well worth the money to me for him to be learning rather than watching youtube.
The hands-on pieces combined with the iPad make learning feel like play, and it keeps my child engaged far longer than typical screen time.
You can make dinner while they learn
The games give feedback as they play, so kids can work things out on their own without you sitting beside them. Little Genius is built for pre-readers, with no reading or writing needed yet. In the Genius games, kids play maths without the pressure of time or the fear that they'll get the wrong answer.
Great independent work. She will spend hours playing.
A real school skill behind every game
Every game in both kits is built around something kids are learning in preschool or elementary school.
Little Genius · ages 3 to 5
ABCs, Squiggle Magic, Costume Party, Stories
Letters and their sounds, drawing, dress-up, and early storytelling.
Genius · ages 6 to 10
Numbers, Words, Tangram, Newton, Masterpiece
Adding and multiplying, spelling (kids learn to spell 1,000+ words), spatial puzzles, physics, and drawing.
He is learning to add and subtract and identify letter sounds without frustration. I can see him gaining confidence.
The levels grow with them
Each game adjusts as they grow. In Little Genius, a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old each get the right level of challenge. In Genius, a first-grader and a fourth-grader each get theirs.
And you only buy the Base once. One Base, add games as they grow, from Little Genius all the way up.
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Find the right kitTrusted by teachers, parents, and the press
Many families meet Osmo at school first. Teachers use it in 40,000+ classrooms, and both kits are rated 4.7 stars by parents.
Named one of the 25 Best Inventions.
Named a Most Innovative Company in Education.
A Spring & Summer Gift Guide pick.
Not just another app or YouTube
Apps can teach letters and numbers too. What they cannot do is put real pieces in their hands, or get them talking and taking turns.
| Osmo | Learning apps | YouTube & shows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letters & numbers practice | ✓ | ✓ | No |
| Real pieces in their hands | ✓ | No | No |
| Talking and taking turns, not zoning out | ✓ | No | No |
| What it costs over time | One-time purchase | Usually a subscription | "Free," with ads |
Loved by grown-ups, too
The games support multiple child profiles, and the pieces on the table invite side-by-side play. Older siblings love jumping in. Kids talk, take turns, and laugh with the people around them, instead of tapping and zoning out alone.
We are not a tablet family. … I was not expecting much from this product. It is educational, keeps her attention.
✓30-day money-back guarantee
Love it, or send it back
Try it at home for 30 days. If the little one isn't hooked, send it back with free returns and get your money back. No fuss.
Pick the right kit for your kid
Both kits come with the Osmo Base, the reflector, and every game piece. Pick your device and bundle, then add to cart. Just add your iPad or Fire tablet.
✓Free US shipping · No subscription · 30-day money-back guarantee
This game is great!
We also have the older-kid version (Genius Kit) … when my niece (3 years old) tried to play the older one, she was too young. For her 4th birthday, we gave her this Little Genius kit, and it was perfect for her age!
What families are saying
4.7 Little Genius · 6,202 reviews
4.7 Genius · 10,097 reviews
This is AMAZING!
I have a very rambunctious 4-year-old boy who was struggling with knowing his letters. … I had bought the alphabet flash cards and he had zero interest in them. … From the get-go he loved it! The bear gives encouraging feedback and asks the child if they want to try again if it doesn't match.
Absolute MUST HAVE for ELEMENTARY Kids!
Once I started homeschooling, using OSMO, I have seen GREAT improvement in their math, reading and problem solving skills.
Little has loved it!
Pretty straight forward and easy to set up with the cool little feature of them being magnetic and sticking together so they don't get lost! Super worth the cost with the amount of games you get to play.
Questions, answered
Do I need to buy anything else?
No. The Osmo Base, reflector, and all the games are included, with no subscription needed. The only thing you add is your own iPad.
Will it work with my iPad?
It works with most iPads from 2017 on: any iPad running iPadOS 15 or later. The original iPad 1 through 4, iPad Air 1st gen, and iPad mini 1 through 3 are not supported. If yours is not supported, returns are free. There is also a version for Fire tablet.
Which kit is right for my child?
Little Genius is designed for ages 3 to 5 and needs no reading or writing yet. Genius is designed for ages 6 to 10. In both, each game adjusts its level as your child grows.
Is this screen time healthy?
It is hands-on and away from the glass. Kids play with real pieces on the table while the screen reacts to them.
What if they don't like it?
You are covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee and free returns.
Can siblings play together?
Yes. The games support multiple child profiles, and the physical pieces naturally invite side-by-side play.
