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New Watch Helps Teach Kids Good Habits And The Concept Of Time

How cool is this?  The Octopus by Joy is the first icon-based watch that teaches kids good habits and the concept of time.

Octopus kids watch

As kids go through their day it gives the time with icons, making it the first clock that young kids can actually read and understand. The time is also linked to daily events, which gives them an understanding of where they are in their day.

Octopus kids watch - with phone

The Octopus’ scheduling feature helps foster responsibility, independence and self-esteem. Parents can program visual reminders from their smartphone that pop up on the kid’s watch (icon+vibration).

It’s also an assistant that helps parents prioritize expectations and stay consistent with daily routines, while providing tips and personal notes.

Octopus kids watch app

Octopus is designed for children aged 3 to 8 years old. Unlike other products on the market, it’s wearable, visual and it grows with your kids.

Octopus Kids Watch

It can also help kids with special needs (AD/HD, ASD, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, or executive functioning issues) by giving them visual prompts to keep them on task. Octopus can be used by parents in tandem with therapists, psychologists, and teachers to provide a reliable and comprehensive scheduling tool that is adept at maintaining consistency across settings.

But best of all, it’s all controlled by an app on your phone so it’s completely customizable.

The foundation of this watch’s technology is consistency. Kids will start to understand that they get a snack every day at 10:30 and will hopefully stop asking at 10am.

The watch comes with a charging cable. An optional charging station can be purchased, which transforms into a nightlight when the watch is attached to it!

Octopus kids watch - specs

Octopus kids watch - charging station night light

 

 

About the author

Lisa Arneill

Founder of Growing Your Baby and World Traveled Family. Canadian mom of 2 boys, photo addict, lover of bulldogs, and museumgoer. Always looking for our next vacation spot!

1 Comment

  • Seems like a fantastic product for kids growing up in our digital world. I know my boy would love it and would immediately demand for a purchase if he saw this 😉

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