Storytelling in the digital age certainly looks a little different. Online and App programs make it easier than ever to tell an engaging story that get the kids involved.
Storybird is a free online service that can also be accessed on a computer or on your iDevices. Their website sums it up a lot better than I could: "Storybird lets anyone make visual stories in seconds. We curate artwork from illustrators and animators around the world and inspire writers of any age to turn those images into fresh stories." I like that artists create several images using the same characters or style and the kids can use their imagination to tell a story or poem. It seems pretty "click and drag" simple too (even better :) You can create usernames and passwords for all of your children. The program will publish the finished book to a URL that you can link, e-mail, or post on your website.
PLUS, it can fit easily into your ELA curriculum, Writer's Workshop, integrated into science or SS AND it meets Common Core expectations. Students can do it in pairs, small groups, independently (great for early finishers), or whole class (HA! I think we've covered all of our bases?! Pretty much anyone, anywhere, and with anything??) You can read more about Storybird by going to: storybird.com/about/. Storybird is just one of many digital storybook builders out there (like ZooBurst which is a little more advanced, but creates cool 3D books). So look around and see what else you can find!
Click this link to see an example of a completed Storybird book :)
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