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The new and improved TinyTap
You know when you get something shiny and new all you want to do is show it off? That’s kind of how we, at the TinyTap headquarters, feel with our latest update which is live and available now in the App Store. We’re really proud of it and we know you’re going to go love it. Here’s what you’ll get in this update: 1. iPhone creation This new TinyTap iPhone creation platform, compatible with all iPhones models, works … Read More
Why should you care about the TinyTap Community?
Because I know a 6 year old who cares! Let me explain. As the TinyTap e-learning consultant, my 6 year old step-daughter thinks I have one of those jobs that makes her spa-savvy, Ken-doting Barbie wish she worked for once in her life. “Your work is making games?!” she asked me one weekend with wide-eyed wonderment. I started to correct her and then stopped mid-sentence. We don’t exactly spend our days making games here. But that is what’s at … Read More
Teach your kids about National Anthem Day
Today isn’t just another day. In case you haven’t heard, March 3 is what is known as National Anthem Day. It was on this day in 1931 that the Star Spangled Banner was adopted as America’s national anthem. And that makes this the perfect day to teach your child about national anthems. As many Americans take some time out to sing and reflect, we have some fun ideas for how you can use TinyTap to mark this special day. We’ve … Read More
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
Send 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
TinyTap 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