Digital Storytelling: StoryJumper

 

Let’s create our own stories! 🌟

StoryJumper is a fun and easy-to-use website where children can read and create their own digital books in English. With colorful images, voice recording, and simple tools, students can build stories from scratch or complete story templates — perfect for boosting creativity and practicing writing and speaking in English.

Link: https://www.storyjumper.com/

How to use it in class:

1. Visit the website and create a free teacher account.

2. Let students explore books made by other children to get inspired.

3. Guide them to create their own stories, using:

   • Drag-and-drop images

   • Speech bubbles

   • Recorded narration

   • Text boxes to write their sentences

4. Students can share their stories with the class or even read them aloud!

Why it’s useful:

It encourages students to use English in a meaningful and creative way. They build vocabulary, sentence structure, and storytelling skills while having fun designing their books.

🎉 Bonus idea: Create a “Story of the Week” section on the blog where you showcase one of the students’ creations!