Book Week / Stop-Motion Book Scene
Stop-Motion Book Scene
Older children work in groups to animate a scene from a favourite book using tablets, props and a stop-motion app.
How to run it
- Choose a scene from a book.
- Create simple props and characters.
- Set up a tablet on a stand.
- Take photos, moving props slightly between each shot.
- Play back the animation and share.
You will need
- tablets with stop-motion app
- props
- craft supplies
- tablet stand
Make it easier or harderUse a short three-frame sequence for beginners; others can add sound effects.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children use technology to communicate stories creatively.
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