Social Emotional Learning (SEL) App
Me (by Tinybop)
We’re busy. Things have been hectic for us all, and it seems almost impossible to just stop and think for a second. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health throughout a pandemic. It’s easy to keep our kids indoors, but let’s not forget the about their mental health. They probably have questions that they’re not asking. They may not want to talk about them, but we need to provide an outlet for them. Me, from Tinybop, is an app that does just that.
$2.99 (iOS only)
Click here or the image to download
What is the Me App?
“Me” allows kids to tell their own story. Think of it like a digital diary - but with lots of fun features. It gives kids hundreds of fun, inspiring prompts to help them learn more about themselves and the people around them.
In drawings, words, animations, recordings, and photos, kids can document their worlds: their families, friends, pets, feelings, likes, dislikes, wishes, and dreams. As they play and create, kids build self-awareness, self-confidence, empathy, and kindness.
Check out some of the feedback from “Me.”
"An app that teaches my kids to empathize, include, and appreciate others, that’s screen time I can feel good about." — Cool Mom Tech
"We love not just the creativity the app inspires but also the memorable family discussions that can result. Very cool." — Parents Magazine
Can “littles” use it?
We introduced this app top our youngest son (6 years old), and he loves all of the different tasks. His favorite entry thus far was to take a picture of his family. So, rather than asking everyone to get together for a family portrait, he just decided to take a snap a shot of one of our framed pictures. 😂
He also enjoyed creating his own illustrations, recording different sounds, and making animated gifs from the prompts. The tools are easy enough for any age group to use. As an added bonus, he can save all of his “work” to the camera roll, and then share it back to us by airdropping it.
ARTWORK:
There’s a lot to love in “Me,” but the artwork is truly stunning and visually appealing for all ages. Ana Seixas, the artist behind the magic, and the developers at Tinybop have created a platform that is easy to use and understand.
FEATURES:
Create and accessorize avatars for yourself and all the people and pets in your life.
Your avatar responds to you, expressing emotions you can capture and share. Send an animated drawing to your friends or save it to your camera roll.
Ask and answer hundreds of questions about yourself and all the important people and places in your life.
Decorate your photos with fun stickers and words.
Create drawings with different pens, brushes, and colors.
Record stories and sounds.
Write on pictures and photos.
See your answers turn into animations and other surprises!
See everything you have created and recorded in one swipe.
Safe space for self-expression. Nothing is shared unless you choose to.
Original artwork by Ana Seixas.
Original sound design.
Open-ended activities with no rules. Curiosity and creativity are rewarded.
Multi-user system.
Fun for everyone: families can play and learn together!
To learn more about “Me,” check out the Tinybop website by clicking here.
To download “Me,” click on the image below!
For more information on how to make learning more engaging and relevant by using technology, check out our book The InterACTIVE Class.
