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Using TinyTap in the classroom
TinyTap is a child-friendly addition to the classroom. This means that you don’t need Facebook to use TinyTap, to share content or to access any of the educational content freely available on the TinyTap Social Market. The only time you’ll need a Facebook profile is if you want to publish a new game which you created on the TinyTap Social Market. A Facebook-independent login will be introduced in the coming days. As a teacher, you can easily get around … Read More
Read MoreIntroducing TinyTap Social Market: a unique resource for educational kids content
TinyTap Social Market is our biggest feature yet and it’s going to dramatically change the way you experience TinyTap. Now you can do more than just create quality educational games! So what’s all the fuss about? The TinyTap Social Market is a community which lets you you share, discover and even sell your educational content. You’ll get a profile where all the games you create as well as other’s games which you like will be displayed. The profile is … Read More
Read MoreDesign guidelines
With TinyTap it takes only a few minutes to turn design and illustration into quality children’s apps. If you’re interested in creating an app, here are some design guidelines to keep in mind. 1. Design specifications 2048×1536 72dpi 2. File formats JPEG There should be about a 10% margin (see image below) 4. Front cover – The cover image should include a title of the book – There should be credits to the illustrator or/and writer. – The … Read More
Read MoreSend family a playable Season’s Greeting this year and win …
The festive season is filled with family moments … Celebrate them. Capture them. Share them. And you could win a professionally bound copy of your TinyTap game! Make sure loved ones far away don’t miss out this festive season. Share your precious family moments by creating a festive TinyTap game now. It’s better than any Season’s Greetings card you’ll ever buy. Here’s how it works: 1. Take pictures of how your family celebrates the festive season: Anything … Read More
Read MoreTinyTap Artist tutorial: Transform a picture
TinyTap Artist adds a whole new level to game creation. But it’s more than a nifty art set complete with paintbrushes, pencils and a selection of colours. With this feature, if you can imagine it you can create it. It’s now easier than ever to draw your own games. But you can also use this feature to transform a picture into your own masterpiece. That’s the great thing about this feature. It isn’t just for those with an artistic … Read More
Read MoreTeach your toddler shapes
Your toddler may not be able to read or count yet but there are still plenty of things to keep them engaged. And a great place to start is by teaching them to recognize different shapes. Shapes are everywhere and with TinyTap it’s simple to turn shapes into a game which is not only fun but highly educational. If you’re looking to teach your toddler about shapes, see our game creation tips below. You’ll soon see how easy it … Read More
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