An all-in-one educational unit with digital platform for children ages 2+ and up
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Mobile, Modular All-in-One Classroom-in-a-Box
Started in MIT as part of the DesignX program, Out Of The Box (patent pending) is an all-in-one learn and play system for children ages 2 to 6+. It grows with the child to provide endless meaningful learning and playing experiences. Anywhere.
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Meaningful Learning & Playing, Anywhere
Enter Out Of The Box.
For children, learning takes place anywhere – every interaction is an opportunity to learn. Out Of The Box transforms any available space into a learning and playing environment, allowing children to learn and play meaningfully anywhere. Use it for enrichment, homeschooling, supplement, family bonding, fun and games, or anything else!
Modular System With Multiple Configurations
Like furniture, but unlike any furniture. To facilitate different modes of learning and playing, Out Of The Box is designed to be modular and mobile. The components can be used in many different ways, allowing children to explore, learn and play the way they do it best.
Unlock Different Levels of Learning & Play
The interchangeable lids are developed to support different learning and playing activities. For example, the Muffin Lid helps with numeracy games, while the Lightbox Lid promotes creative exploration and aesthetic expression. The Learning and Playboard Lid is expandable, allowing unlimited possibilities with different boards.
The Lids can be placed on the main box, or directly on the table/bench. Likewise, the various Learning and Play Boards can be placed on the lid, or directly on top of the table or bench.
(1) Box with Whiteboard (Writing), (2) Box with Muffin Lid (Numeracy activity example), (3) Box with Lightbox Lid (Science activity example), (4) Box with Whiteboard on Bench, (5) Learning and Play Boards on Table and Box on Bench, (6) Lids Only on Table and Bench, (7) Mobile Mode, (8) Disassembled & Collaborative Play Mode, (9) Full Mode
Lead, or Let Your Child Lead
We believe that every child is unique, exploring the world in their own ways. With Out Of The Box, children can determine their own learning and playing modes. There is never a right or wrong way (or place) to learn or play.
Digital Platform With Growing Content Library
You also get access to our digital platform that contains a growing learning content library, with materials for different age groups, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) subjects, targeting core development areas such as cognitive, numeracy and literacy skills.
The digital platform will be compatible with both computers/laptops as well as Apple and Android tablets. We also commit to keep some existing and new content free forever.
With Out Of The Box, you have access to a plethora of learning content, both digital and downloadable physical materials, including:
(A) Learning Resources, (B) Worksheets, (C) Lesson Plans, and more in the pipeline, such as educational games and videos.
Learning content types:
- Independent: Exploratory activity or other learning content that the child can do independently
- Guided: Learning content or resources that are most effective with some guidance
- Parallel: Learning or playing activity that children can do concurrently alongside one another but not necessarily interacting with each other
- Collaborative: Learning or playing activity that can have two or more children interacting and engaging with each other
Personalized Learning Journey for Every Child
Create different child profiles on our digital platform, and let our artificial intelligence/machine learning powered backend generate a personalized learning journey for your child, with recommendations for learning and playing activities based on the child’s unique learning journey.
Provide feedback for every completed activity, and over time, the platform learns to recommend activities more suited to the child’s needs – generating better learning journeys.
Designed to Grow With Your Child
Out Of The Box is designed to grow with your child, with adjustable heights suitable for ages 2 to 6+ years old.
Many Expansions Coming Soon
We are also developing a series of fun and interactive expansions for Out Of The Box, covering many different subjects and learning areas. Children will never get bored!
Specifications
Every set comes with all the necessary components to begin learning and play right out of the box. These components can be used with other learning tools and toys as well.
(A) Handles, (B) Wheels, (C) Storage Cart, (D) Wooden Knob, (E) Learning & Play Board Lid, (F) Muffin Lid, (G) Lightbox Lid, (H) Lid Handles, (I) Table/Table Hub, (J) Bench/Bench Hub, (K) Height Adjuster, (L) Main Box or Lids can be placed on either Table or Bench (M) Main Box for Activities and Storage, (N) Learning and Play Boards, (O) Set of Activity Cards
- Unit size packed (approx.): 62.0 cm x 42.0 cm x 42.0 cm
- Weight (approx.): 12 kg
- Materials: Maple (wood), BPA-free, food-grade polypropylene (plastic)
- Battery: Lithium-ion rechargeable lasting up to 8 hours (Lightbox Lid)