Platform

• ScratchJr

Digital Technologies Progress Outcomes

• CT = PO2

• DDDO = PO1

Cross-Curricular Links

• English

• The Arts

• Learning Languages

Year Levels

• Y3-4 (Guided)

• Y5-6+

Duration

• 1-5 lessons

Resources

• Activity Guide

• Māori Myths, Legends and Contemporary Stories (TKI)

Differentiation

Let ākonga choose what story they want to retell or even to write an original story of their own that addresses a theme.

Choose a pūrākau, or story, from the Ministry of Education collection of Māori myths, legends and contemporary stories.

Connect with Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori by producing a digital storybook using kupu Māori, te reo Māori vocabulary, or even entirely in te reo Māori.

Extension

Guide learners to learn and practise taking, adding and editing photos to create their digital storybook.

Guide learners to craft an original story that tackles a significant and familiar theme relevant to your class.

Guide learners to practise digital storyboarding with Canva’s free online storyboard creator.

About Activity

This programming activity guides learners to become digital storytellers by creating a digital storybook in ScratchJr.

Digital stories bring together skills in research, literacy and oratory, critical thinking, communication and more to organise ideas and manage digital content in the production of a multimedia project that helps share information as imaginative, impactful narratives.

Learners will consider elements of a story, choose a story to retell or craft an original, plan the details and flow of the story, then bring the story to life by painting and programming in ScratchJr.

Use the guide below as a template project that can apply to any relevant theme or existing story that suits your teaching plan or that resonates with your learners.

Activity Guide

Example Digital Storybook Clip: Kupe & Te Wheke