A new interactive smart speaker specifically
designed for children has been launched via Kickstarter this week with the aim
of raising £ 20,000 over the next 35 days. Designed by Yoto and taking
inspiration from Montessori principles, the children smart speaker uses
physical cards to unlock a library of curated music, stories and learning
features that grow as your child develops.
Inspired by Montessori principles (as well as the
cassette players of our youth), Yoto is an audio player that works with
physical cards to give children back control over what they choose to
play. At its heart, Yoto is a modern
take on a children’s Hi-Fi, with the clever stuff that comes from being
‘connected’, but without the concerns that come with open access to the
internet. Yoto plays a wide range of
content: from favourite nursery rhymes and songs to get the kids dancing, to
classic stories, podcasts and radio from around the world. From learning the alphabet
with phonics, and practising scales on the piano, to sound-effects for
role-playing and acting out – Yoto is smart, but safe, and lots of fun, and
we’re proud to show you what it can do.
Jump over to the official Kickstarter campaign page
for a full list of pledges available from 99 for earlybird backers with
shipping expected to take place during June 2018.
