Toontastic is a play-based storytelling / animation / cartoon creation iPad app for young children (K-3). It enables children to create stories using their own voice and drawings; and provides them with a safe online environment to share their cartoons with authentic global audiences on ToonTube.
To find out more about Toontastic’s learning goals, please visit their website.
For: Students, particularly (but not restricted to) Early Childhood
Cost: FREE! (Download Link)
Requires WiFi?: No
Educational Applications
- Reader’s Theatre
- Cartooning
- Story Writing (teaches storytelling elements)
- Develop oral language skills & vocabulary (helpful for ESL)
- Tell number stories in Maths
- See the “Toontastic for Teachers” website for more ideas!
Video Tutorial: Toontastic
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