At Elf Owl, we believe that young children don’t need loud sounds, flashing lights, or overstimulation to stay engaged. In fact, those things can be distracting. Our instructional designers create content that is calm, focused, and thoughtfully paced—designed to help children tune in, not zone out.

Our programs are designed for children ages 3 to 6. Whether your child is attending preschool, kindergarten, or just about to start school, Elf Owl is built to support this magical window of early childhood.

Our hands-on, play-based activities and guided lessons are thoughtfully crafted by early childhood education experts to meet the developmental needs of ages 3-6 - nurturing creativity, confidence and curiosity every step of the way. 

A calming tone supports focus, nurtures creativity, and helps children feel grounded. By reducing overstimulation, we create space for real learning and genuine curiosity—allowing children to be fully present and engaged.

Yes—because the secret isn’t in the noise, it’s in the story. No matter how active a child is, they’re almost always captivated by a good story told well. Our lessons are built around age-appropriate storytelling and topics that spark curiosity, encouraging children to explore, wonder, and imagine.

Absolutely not. Preschool is a one-of-a-kind experience—full of joyful classroom moments, peer connection, and hands-on discovery. Your child gains so much from being there. Elf Owl is designed to support you outside of school hours, giving you meaningful ways to keep the learning going at home.

Our online programming is interactive and designed specifically for preschoolers. We guide their attention without overwhelming their senses, helping them absorb, process, and truly enjoy what they’re learning—while leaving room for their imagination to lead the way.

We’re here for the evenings, weekends, school breaks—anytime you want to connect and play with your child in a way that’s fun and educational. We take the guesswork out of what to do next by giving you developmentally appropriate activities and ideas built by preschool experts.

Each of the online courses is designed to take between 20 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how deeply you explore each section, how long your child spends on knowledge checks, and how much discussion or play you build around the content. The course can always be reset to the beginning, so your child can go through it again and again—often discovering something new each time. And don’t worry about losing access—each online course remains available for 12 months from its release date, so you’ll have the full library to revisit any time throughout the year. It's a digital version of your favorite books - always at your fingertips!

Actually, that's the whole point! You don’t need to be a teacher. That’s the beauty of Elf Owl. We’ve bundled up the songs, stories, crafts, and games teachers use every day and adapted them for one-on-one play with your child. We took the guess work out of it—so you can just show up, press play, open your box, and enjoy the moment with your child.

Hollow Time is our weekly live session - a playful, interactive webinar for kids! Each week, your child (and you!) is invited to join our expert teachers for a live, 30-minute session filled with songs, stories, games and guided activities. It's screen time you'll feel good about - designed to deepen their learning, spark join, and build a sense of curiosity. 

Hollow Time is included in Premium plans only. However, we also offer drop-in Hollow Time slots! Be on the lookout for the link we'll send over with available schedules and reservation details after you sign up.

We’ve got you covered. Every activity includes variations—so whether you’re in a city apartment, a suburban backyard, or somewhere in between, your child can fully participate. We also let you know why each activity matters—whether it builds early literacy, supports fine motor skills, encourages imaginative play, or simply helps get your child outside.

For younger children, yes—you’ll go through the course together. That’s part of the magic: shared discovery and connection. As your child gets older and more independent, they may begin to navigate parts of the course on their own. But once they get the hang of the online environment, letting them lead the way and drive on their own is a great developmental milestone - and gives you a much-needed free moment as well!

Of course. In today's world, we know screens are part of life. That’s why our digital content is designed to be interactive, age-appropriate, and grounded in real learning. It draws your child in without overwhelming them, and then it nudges them off-screen—encouraging them to keep exploring through the hands-on activities you’ll do together. It’s screen time that sets the stage for real-world play and connection.

Your themed activity set will ship out each month alongside the release of your online course. It’s timed to make sure everything lines up for a fun, connected learning experience—online and off.

Great! We’re happy to help! If you’d like a second (or 3rd or 4th) activity set for a sibling, just let us know during checkout or reach out to us directly. We can ship an additional set each month for a small added fee. Contact us directly for whole-class or larger-scale implementations for custom solutions.

An annual subscription includes 12 online courses and 12 matching activity sets—one of each per month. Every course and set is themed, aligned, and designed to build on your child’s curiosity and love of learning throughout the year. Stay tuned for additional launches with more Elf Owl themes like beach days, sports, outdoor adventure packs and more!