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Using digital storytelling in your centers is a 

great way for students to:

- practice writing skills like varied sentence 

structure, figurative language, precise word 

choice, dialogue, spelling, punctuation, and 

more!

- share stories and information about themselves 

with the class

- write and illustrate information about science, 

social studies, and math, too!

Digital storytelling can be composed in 

Microsoft Word or other word processors, but it 

can also be done in many other programs.

Youngest students can use programs like 

KidPix, SMART Notebook, or PowerPoint to help 

them get started.

Older students will probably prefer the 

creativity of Web 2.0 resources.

This Web 2.0 resource is called StoryJumper.  

Teachers can create free accounts for their 

students.   Books can be made with text, 

illustrations created from the art gallery, or by 

importing original drawings or pictures.

(www.StoryJumper.com)

Another free resource is StoryBird.com.   It 

includes diverse sets of professional artwork to 

use as illustrations.

Students can even 

collaborate to write with 

another author (a student or 

even their parent).

The kids love reading 

and commenting on 

each other's stories. 

And spend extra time 

writing and reading at 

home!

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