Inquiry-Based Learning by OuiSi and Trevor MacKenzie

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OUISI and TREVOR MACKENZIE

INTERACTIVE, CREATIVE, CONNECTED.

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IGNITE INQUIRY

OuiSi makes award-winning sets of Visually Connecting Photo Cards – "this looks like that" – with a Guidebook full of games that ignite fun, creativity and curiosity.

From an icebreaker activity the first day of school, to exploring early design thinking the next week, to a story-telling exercise the week after that...suffice to say, you can use it all year long.

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START WITH VISUAL CONNECTIONS...

OuiSi Photo Cards "Visually Connect" based on shared patterns, shapes and colors. It's accessible yet fun and challenging for kids (4+) and adults alike. Each Photo Card has 10-20 matches, meaning thousands of Visual Connections in a box. You simply can't play the same game twice.

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...THEN CHOOSE A WAY TO PLAY.

When you have the hang of Visual Connections, choose one of the 12 games and activities from the Guidebook. The fastest way to get going is to play OuiSinoes, a simple yet engaging (and visual) take on dominoes. It's the perfect way to break the ice for creative work, build rapport and have a shared, calming moment.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

Art Class Activities

My 8th grade art students enjoyed playing the connections game, then asked if they could sort all the cards by color! They raved about the interesting photos. I love everything about this...even all alone, it’s fun to sort through, like my grandmas button box.

Deana E.

OuiSi Original

SLP Skills + Play

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I absolutely love this game! I can teach language skills as we play. I can target how pictures go together by colors, shape, function, and so much more. My 8 and 10 year old immediately wanted to play this as soon as they saw it!

Ashley W.

OuiSi Original

In a Class of its Own

A superb “game” to play with children, or adults! The intention, and care, shown by the creators is very apparent. I have played it at least a dozen times, with people of all ages, and it’s always delightful. In my experience as a mother, a grandmother, and an educator, I can say with assurance that OuiSi stands in a class by itself. Thanks you sincerely for giving us this intelligent, high quality activity that spurs creative thinking!! Well done!

Carol M.

OuiSi Original

Break Routines

Love it. Use it as school with students weekly -if not daily. Throw it into the mix at home to break routines. Thank you!

Casey P.

OuiSi Nature

Fantastic Classroom tool

This is a fantastic classroom tool. I have used this conducting teacher training as well as in my own classroom. It is very engaging to both students and adults and I love all the game examples included in the guidebook that is included. It was a wonderful entry event for the teachers and really helps students see connections better in nature. I highly recommend this product.

Todd L.

OuiSi Original

Wide Range of Activities!

I’ve been using OuiSi in my classroom for less than a week and I and my students—4K through Grade 12– absolutely LOVE it. In this photo, one of my more difficult students spent the entire class period laying out all of the cards just to see all of the images. The range of games/activities that can be done with the cards is amazing. I have 2 sets of each version and am just in awe of their beauty. THANK YOU!!!

Laura D.

OuiSi Original + OuiSi Nature

Collaboration & Connection

My middle school students LOVE this game! Groups of kids that wouldn’t normally want to work together are more than willing to connect over these beautiful cards. Thank you, OuiSi!

Abby L.

OuiSi Original

SAMPLE TEACHING GUIDES

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FAQs

Do you take POs?

We certainly do take them, just email us at info@ouisi.co (not dotcom!) with your request. We simply ask that purchase orders have a minimum of 2 sets to help us offset the extra administrative work required.

Which version should I get?

All sets are playable standalone, or they can be combined. If teachers are buying only one, we recommend OuiSi Nature given it has the addition lf a learning portal.

OuiSi Original captures unexpected beauty in the "everyday," like the pattern of a crack in a sidewalk. If players especially enjoy the element of surprise, they'll enjoy the subtlety of OuiSi Original.

OuiSi Nature is perfect for...nature lovers! We worked with 16 nature photographers from around the world, each with a unique environmental focus. Along with the novel QR codes, it's an incredible way to discover the beauty of our planet from home.

OuiSi Art – or specifically, OuiSi x Getty – will especially delight art lovers. Each Photo Cards captures an artistic element of an artwork from The Getty Museum. The QR codes unique to each Photo Card link to a descriptive art page.

OR, DON'T CHOOSE! GET $10 OFF ORDERS OF 2+ SETS.

Shipping, refunds, discounts?

SHIPPING: OuiSi games ship from a variety of warehouses across the US. We offer free standard shipping in the US and Canada.

RETURNS: If a game damaged upon delivery or it's not what you expected, we offer a 100% refund.

DISCOUNTS: Ordering 10 or more sets (e.g., schools or corporate gifts)? Reach out to us at info@ouisi.co (not dot com!) for a custom quote.

What if cards get lost or damaged?

No problem. Play isn't dependent on any particular card, so you can lose or damage some and the set is still 100% usable.

What about SLPs, counselors and other professions?

SLPs and COUNSELORS: OuiSi is conversational by nature. While many activities can be played in quiet and/or solo, games like OuiSinoes offer an opportunity to share what one literally sees. When that creative observation is received with curiosity by others, it creates a safe space for conversation. Whether you're a student counselor, speech language pathologist or anyone invested in verbal expression, OuiSi is a simple and effective tool.

OPTOMETRISTS: Admittedly, we never saw this one coming (pun intended)! OuiSi games, with their visually stimulating photo cards, offer a valuable tool for vision therapy. These games enhance visual processing, attention, and coordination by encouraging players to explore patterns, colors, and connections. For optometrists, OuiSi provides a playful yet effective method to engage patients in exercises that improve visual perception and cognitive skills, making therapy more interactive and enjoyable.

FACILITATORS: Sometimes a room full of adults can be a bit stiff. But OuiSi can break the ice with some bite-sized creative sharing. When teammates can share and be curious about basic creative ideas, it builds a rapport for greater collaboration.

What ages, and how many players?

Ages: when we say "made for ages 4 to 104," we mean it. Visual Connections tap into a unique and innate human intelligence. We don't get better at Visual Connections as we age...in fact, don't be surprised if the kids at the game table see connections that the adults don't.

Number of Players: OuiSi is VERY flexible in this way. It's enjoyable solo. It's a terrific for just two players. But you can also enjoy in larger groups, from 2 to 12. In fact, we know of groups as large as 25 who have used just one set (though we generally recommend the combo of OuiSi Original and OuiSi Nature for groups larger than 10).

How many sets for a classroom of 20-30 kids?

We recommend the combination of OuiSi nature and OuiSi Original for a regular-sized classroom. This combo will give you enough cards for the whole year, and the combination gives you additional opportunities to explore patterns and shapes found in both nature and the "everyday." And don't forget, when you buy two or more sets you save an additional $10!

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ABOUT OUISI

We believe that everything is connected. That life is a richer experience when we are curious about each other. We are passionate about collaboration, conversation, co-creation and open-ended play. This is time well spent, at any age.

Credible
OuiSi is based in upstate NY and is an A+ member of the Better Business Bureau. We offer real-human support to make sure your order arrives smoothly.
Award-Winning
OuiSi has won numerous awards from terrific organizations for our novel gameplay, creative design and accessibility.
Reviews
Our OuiSi community does the best job of telling others about what we make! They've honored us with 6,000 5-star reviews.