ABOUT AMO
AMO intends to improve the quality of education by implementing AMO Learning Materials (ALMs). Especially for children, experiencing through playing is a good way of learning. Through puzzling, building, identifying, combining, arranging, sorting and playing, children come in contact with the basics of numeracy, literacy, creativity, problem solving and moral values.
THE AMO STORY
AMO is an acronym for ‘Agodi Ma Osuahu’ which means ‘Playing gives experience’ in Twi, a local Ghanaian language. The AMO Programme was founded in 1995 by a Dutch couple who worked and lived in Ghana.
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.” Kofi Annan
OUR MISSION
To improve the quality of education in Ghana, West Africa, by implementing teaching-learning materials into early childhood education and primary education.
“What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand.” Confucius
OUR HALLMARK
AMO Programme is an organisation based on human capital. “COMMITMENT is what transforms a promise into reality.
It is the words that speak boldly of your intentions. And the actions which speak louder than the words. It is making the time when there is none.
OUR MOTTO:
AGODI MA OSUAHU
PLAYING GIVES EXPERIENCE
OUR OBJECTIVES
1. The provision of educational materials relevant to the development of children.
2. The development of training materials, which will aid teachers in a better understanding and usage of AMO materials.
AMO Programme also produces teaching-learning materials(ALMs) for Montessori schools, key holders, TLM Cabinets, Notice boards, Desks and chairs for schools, Drawing boards, Geometric set, First aid box, Door labelling among others.
LEARNING & PLAYING
Playing and the use of toys are important for the development of children. Children develop their senses when they play becuase playing equips them with skills, to coordinate movement and to express themselves.
By playing children are able to solve problems even up to complicated construction work and education materials serve this purpose.
OUR PRODUCTS
All products are made of local Ghanaian materials. At the moment, we produce 23 different products. These products. These products are intended for children from 1 to 15years.
The products help in developing the children’s mathematical, reading, writing, differentiating, memory, time-reading, problem solving and creative skills. All the materials have manuals with the exception of Animal Puzzle, Toddler Puzzle and Alphabet & Numerals which are easy to understand.
AMO LEARNING MATERIALS
“What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand.” – Confucius
BE IN TOUCH
We appreciate your interest and are happy to reply all your questions and comments. Please let us know if you wish to receive a quotation or further information on any of the services and materials offered. You can contact us using the details right here or by filling out the contact form.
Telephone:
+233 248 470 172
+233 502 988 811
Mail:
info@amoprogramme.org
Address
P.O.BOX NK 137, Abepotia – Nkawkaw, Ghana