Best Osmo deals 2023: Save on educational fun

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These Osmo deals are a great way to engage your kids in fun activities that boost their brainpower as well. Time in front of a screen for kids doesn’t need to be a passive experience, as Osmo kits are ideal for wannabe coders, keen learners and kids who love to read. These Osmo kit deals offer educational games that are fun and engaging.

Osmo is an electronic STEM toy that’s compatible with both iPads and Amazon Fire tablets, making it very accessible. They offer a tactile experience using manipulables — numbers, shapes, coding instruction squares — that takes what you’re doing in the real world and translates that to activity on the screen and then back again.

The Osmo base and a compatible tablet are all you need to get started and there’s a wide array of kits to pick from, letting you find the experience that’s best for you. Of course, the more kits you pick up the wider the array of different things your child can learn and with these Osmo deals, you might be able to afford more than one. Osmo's Super Studio is 30% off at Amazon is ideal for fans of Disney.

Don’t miss Live Science's list of the best coding toys for even more recommendations.

Today's best Osmo deals

Osmo Genius Kit for iPad

Osmo Genius Starter Kit for iPad: $99.99 <a href="https://amazon.com/Osmo-Educational-Learning-Spelling-Creativity/dp/B07NHS4D4T?tag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$69.99 at Amazon
This starter kit will work with all iPads running iOS 10 or later, except Generation 1-4, 9 & Mini 6. Designed for 6- to 10-year-olds, it comes with an Osmo base and reflector for iPad, tangram pieces, number tiles, word tiles, storage for each game and five games: Numbers, Tangram, Words, Newton and Masterpiece. At 30% off, you're getting a great deal.

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Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit for iPad: $79.99 <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/221109/81938/2092?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fosmo-new-little-genius-starter-kit-for-ipad-ages-3-5%2F-%2FA-76153776" data-link-merchant="target.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$59.99 at Target
Like the Genius starter kit, but for preschoolers, this set comes with an Osmo base and reflector for iPad (iOS 10 or later), 19 cardboard pretend play costume pieces, 38 silicone sticks and rings, a silicone game play mat, stackable storage for game pieces and four game apps: ABCs, Costume Party, Stories and Squiggle Magic. And right now, Target is selling the kit for 38% off the list price.

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Osmo Creative Starter Kit for iPad: $69.99 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=74387&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FOsmo-Creative-Starter-Drawing-Included%2Fdp%2FB07PXPHF5M%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$48.99 at Amazon 
Designed for 5- to 10-years-old kids, this kit comes with an Osmo base and reflector, a creative board, four dry erase markers, microfiber eraser pouch, stackable storage for each game & three game apps: Monster, Newton and Masterpiece. Right now, Amazon is selling the iPad version for 30% off the retail price.

Osmo Coding Starter Kit for iPad: $99.99$69.99 at Amazon

Osmo Coding Starter Kit for iPad: $99.99 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=74387&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FOsmo-Starter-Hands-Learning-Included%2Fdp%2FB085NN5678%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$69.99 at Amazon
Designed for ages 5 to 10, this game bundle includes 31 tangible coding blocks, including Walk, Jump, Hand, Magic, Rest, Quantifiers (Numbers), Repeat, Subroutines, as well as Stackable storage for game pieces and three game apps: Coding Awbie, Coding Jam and Coding Duo. Right now, Amazon is selling the bundle for 30% off.

Osmo - Creative Starter Kit for iPad + Detective Agency: $119.98$83.98 at Amazon

Osmo - Creative Starter Kit for iPad + Detective Agency: $119.98 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=74387&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FOsmo-Creative-Starter-Detective-Included%2Fdp%2FB081S3FLK7%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$83.98 at Amazon
Get 30% off this starter kit, which comes with: Osmo Base for iPad, new Creative Board, 4 dry-erase markers, microfiber eraser pouch, Stackable storage for each game and 3 Game Apps: Monster, Newton and Masterpiece. Plus, kids can solve mysteries with the Detective Agency add-on, which contains four double-sided maps, a map holder, magnifying glass and one game app: Detective Agency. Designed for ages 5 to 12. 

Osmo - Math Wizard and the Secrets of the Dragons for iPad &amp; Fire Tablet: $59.99$44.99 at Amazon

Osmo - Math Wizard and the Secrets of the Dragons for iPad & Fire Tablet: $59.99 <a href="https://amazon.com/Osmo-Measurement-Estimating-Curriculum-Inspired-Required/dp/B08H8GS32R?tag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$44.99 at Amazon
There be dragons with this <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=74387&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FOsmo-Measurement-Estimating-Curriculum-Inspired-Required%2Fdp%2FB08H8F63GD%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Osmo kit deal for the Fire Tablet and for iPad. Kids in 1st and 2nd grade can learn about measurements and estimation in a world filled with dragons. Kids can also explore the Dragon Reserve to complete your Dragon Guidebook. Along the way, they will measure and care for their dragons, earn their trust and watch them grow. They won't even know they are becoming little mathematicians. For Cyber Monday, you can snag this kit for 25% off.

NOTE: The Osmo Base is not included. You can get that on Amazon as well.

Osmo - Math Wizard and the Magical Workshop for iPad &amp; Fire Tablet: $59.99$41.99 at Amazon

Osmo - Math Wizard and the Magical Workshop for iPad & Fire Tablet: $59.99 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=74387&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FOsmo-Measurement-Estimating-Curriculum-Inspired-Required%2Fdp%2FB08H8F63GD%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$41.99 at Amazon
Kids ages 6 to 8 can explore the village of Wyverndell with the wizard cat Mumbles. They will learn adding and subtracting, place value and more as they brew dragons' claw potions and magic sparkles, and help dragons fly up and down using balloons. Adults can adjust the game difficulty. Requires an Osmo base for iPad or a Fire tablet. Right now, this magical math game is 30% off at Amazon.

Osmo - Monster Starter Kit for iPad: $49.99$38.59 at Walmart

Osmo - Monster Starter Kit for iPad: $49.99 <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/565706/9383?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FOsmo-Monster-Starter-Kit-for-iPad-Bring-Your-Drawings-to-Life-Ages-5-10%2F570412496" data-link-merchant="walmart.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$38.59 at Walmart
What kid doesn't want to play with monsters? These are the cute kind of monsters, of course. With this kit, kids ages 5 to 10 can create their own monster drawings (dubbed "Mo") and bring it to life on the tablet, where kids can interact in one of Mo's amazing rooms. The kit comes with a drawing board, erasable marker, microfiber cleaning cloth and the Osmo Base for iPad. (It is also available in English and Spanish.) 

Osmo Pizza Co: $49.99 $34.99 at Amazon

Osmo Pizza Co: $49.99 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=74387&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FOsmo-Pizza-Co-Game-required%2Fdp%2FB071JF3Z29%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$34.99 at Amazon
Five to 12-year-olds can make pizzas and practice counting change with this pizza-parlor game. This kit comes with a pizza and tray, toppings, money tiles, stackable storage for game pieces and one game app: Pizza Co. 

Osmo - Super Studio Disney Frozen 2 Game: $29.99$15.89 at Amazon
For 5- to 11-year-olds, this learn-to-draw pack includes a Super Studio Frozen 2 Sketchpad, 2 Super Studio markers, a Super Sweeper eraser and the game app Super Studio Frozen 2. Kids will get step-by-step instructions on how to draw the scenes from "Frozen 2," and then watch the story come to life in their first animation. The Osmo Base is NOT

Osmo - Super Studio Disney Frozen 2 Game: $29.99 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=74387&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FOsmo-Studio-Disney-Favorites-Required%2Fdp%2FB07PY4QTN9%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$15.89 at Amazon
For 5- to 11-year-olds, this learn-to-draw pack includes a Super Studio Frozen 2 Sketchpad, 2 Super Studio markers, a Super Sweeper eraser and the game app Super Studio Frozen 2. Kids will get step-by-step instructions on how to draw the scenes from "Frozen 2," and then watch the story come to life in their first animation. The Osmo Base is NOT included.

Osmo - Detective Agency: $49.99$43.99 at Amazon

Osmo - Detective Agency: $49.99 <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=74387&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FOsmo-Detective-Agency-Explores-Required%2Fdp%2FB07GJ1XSGP%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$43.99 at Amazon
Kids can become their own version of a Sherlock Holmes with this Osmo add-on for the Fire tablet and iPad. Using a game piece magnifying glass, your little P.I. can search for landmarks around the world while also learning trivia facts about geography, culture and history (Detective Agency). Along the way, there are plenty of mysteries to solve. The add-on comes with 4 double-sided maps, a map holder, a magnifying glass & 1 Game App: Detective Agency.

How do kids learn with Osmo?

The Osmo device works through what the company calls "augmented reality," in which a reflector mirror is attached to an iPad or Fire tablet that sits in the Osmo base. That reflector captures images from the table below and feeds them to the tablet's camera. With the Osmo app, those physical objects — such as Osmo's letter or number tiles — become part of the digital world, where your child can interact in a hands-on setting. 

With that basic premise, Osmo has created a slew of add-ons, and that's where the learning truly begins. For these learning games, you can choose between different age groups: 3-5, 6-9 and 10+. Also, parents can adjust the skill level for these add-ons to fit their child's needs. 

Math: If you have a child who needs help in math, or perhaps they need a number challenge, you can choose from several math add-ons depending on level and type of activity. For instance, for 6- to 8-year-olds, the Math Wizards Bundle comes with four games that teach geometry (with fun food puzzles), the foundations of multiplication (with all-star sports teams), measurement (with dragons!) and addition/subtraction by brewing silly potions in a magical workshop journey. 

Literacy: To help your kids learn or just improve their reading skills, you can check out the "literacy" sets. For instance, the Early Literacy bundle can help kids with a range of skills, from letter recognition, vocabulary familiarity, sentence construction and even phonics with ABCs. The 38 silicon sticks and rings that come with the set can be used for creating letters that come alive on your tablet for gameplay and other fun learning activities. The bundle is rated for ages 3 to 12 because all of the "equipment" is flexible in terms of the games/apps it can be used with. 

Science: Yes, Osmo dives into some science areas! With Osmo Newton, kids can either draw an object or find something lying around their room. Then, they use this imaginary cup, some new invention they hand-draw or real-life objects such as mom's keys to guide falling balls on the screen into targeted spots. And there are 60 levels. 

Other skills targeted with Osmo add-ons and related apps include: coding, critical thinking, drawing, geography, imaginative play and puzzles.

Jeanna Bryner
Live Science Editor-in-Chief

Jeanna served as editor-in-chief of Live Science. Previously, she was an assistant editor at Scholastic's Science World magazine. Jeanna has an English degree from Salisbury University, a master's degree in biogeochemistry and environmental sciences from the University of Maryland, and a graduate science journalism degree from New York University. She has worked as a biologist in Florida, where she monitored wetlands and did field surveys for endangered species. She also received an ocean sciences journalism fellowship from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.