Fri. Nov 22nd, 2024

According to STEM Learning (stem.org.uk) the “shortfall in graduates in science, technology, engineering and maths costs the UK economy £1.5bn a year.” Their mission is to improve lives through a world-leading science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.

OjO has developed an integrated STREAM learning platform: Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering and Mathematics to complement primary education 4-8 years. Smart games that help develop problem solving, kits and family games that stimulate children’s curiosity.  Showing children that critical thinking can be fun! Through their games and toys, OjO are preparing the next generation for future career exploration.

Coding & Tech Games: Christmas 2019 Exclusive

As seen on CBeebies (BBC), the Which Way? Coding Board Game is a new and exciting strategy game to teach children key coding skills with the whole family, friends and classmates. Who can help Messy (from CBeebies TV show, Messy Goes to OKIDO) to visit all his friends across OKIDO first?

Family Board Games

Travel around a world of strange and wonderful possibilities with Story Creations, a fun family game based on Charades, to stimulate storytelling and creativity. Maths meets creativity with Shape Factory, as players collaborate to build everyday items from geometrical shapes. Direct your own mini-movies and solve maths problems at the same time with the Movie Director Maths Board Game. This board game offers a fun new way to build maths skills, problem solving and imagination. Learn basic chemistry in a fun way with Atomic Force, by collecting Protons, Neutrons and Electrons to solve scientific challenges!

Maker Kits

The Mars Mission Kit takes you on an imaginative journey across the Red Planet with three exciting missions to complete. Create your own Mars landscape and Exploration Rover, then take it apart and build a rocket to fly back to Earth! The Raft Making Kit is a hands-on, problem-solving activity for children to develop their design and imagination skills. Test and iterate your rafts in a bath or sink, then take it all apart and build something else.

These well-made stimulating games and kits will keep the family entertained for Christmas and the rest of the new year.

Available from  www.learnwithojo.com

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By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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