Animata vs Reading Train

Animata makes it magical — and ridiculously easy — for kids to create their very own animated movies. Just tap the screen to send characters on an adventure, then bring the scene to life with effects, music, and a big dose of imagination. As featured on the App Store's “Best for Kids.” A blank screen becomes a movie in minutes. No rules, no wrong answers — just play, create, and watch the story come alive. WHAT KIDS CAN MAKE • Tap-to-move animation — decide where characters go with a simple touch • Star in their own movie — drop in personal photos and turn them into characters • Speech bubbles & emoticons — give every character something to say • Weather magic — add rain, snow, or a full-on meteor shower • A real soundtrack — six studio-quality theme songs, or add your own music • Sound effects — the finishing touch for a movie that feels alive WHY PARENTS & TEACHERS LOVE ANIMATA • Sparks creativity, storytelling, and confidence • Simple enough for preschoolers, open-ended enough for big kids • Designed for ages 4+ with a clean, friendly interface • Screen time that creates instead of just consumes Whether it's a silly cartoon, a heartfelt story, or an epic adventure, Animata hands kids the studio — and the spotlight. Made with love. We'd love to see what your child creates! Questions or feedback? Reach us anytime at hello@ting.rocks.

Listen, read, and record 24 fun ABC books at 3 easy reading levels: 72 books in all! Play the train game; win coins for the music store; collect and learn new words in the train yard. "Beautifully designed storybooks and related games that teach foundational reading": Appolicious.com Books, songs and games to build skills, self confidence and a love of reading. Real reading, for fun and information, right from the start. "A dynamic tool to augment any beginning readers program": Teachers With Apps Safe for Kids: The Learning Station is a Proud Member of Moms With Apps Kid tested and teacher approved. We are ad-free and take our users privacy seriously. View our Privacy Policy here: http://www.readingtrain.org * Listen, read and record books at 3 different beginning reading levels to grow as a reader. * Play the train game after every book to learn letters and words * Built-in picture/audio dictionary * 18 song books * Professional narration- American English. All books can be recorded by users. * Unlimited user accounts * Powerful student reporting tools Books Kids CAN Read. Written by Libby Curran, a People Magazine Teacher of the Year, these engaging little books are field tested in real classrooms to get kids started on the path to reading independence. Books Kids LOVE to Read and Re-read. Children are naturally curious, so encourage them to explore our ABC books to learn new vocabulary and build the foundational knowledge they need to succeed in school. After reading stories they can play the train quiz game, explore the picture/audio dictionary and listen to song books. Give Your Kids the Tools to Succeed. Stuck on a word? Tap and hold to hear every word and access the built in audio dictionary filled with hundreds of words. Play a unique quiz game at the end of every book to extend the learning. The Reading Train Alphabet is packed full of tools to help children succeed, all on their own. Read to Learn- Meet Common Core Standards Read beginning level books with purpose and understanding. Develop the concepts of print: reading left to right and matching written words with spoken words. Learn letter names and sounds, build background knowledge and improve reading comprehension and foundational skills. Quizzes Disguised as Games. Play the train game after finishing every book, but don't tell them it's a quiz! Check progress on the parent's page to see all the books children have read and recorded as well as detailed scores on the quizzes. The Right Team For the Job Created by award winning master teacher and early literacy expert, Libby Curran,The Reading Train Alphabet is the culmination of 20+ years of teaching experience. Backed by an all-star team of teachers turned iOS developers and a professional children's musician, The Reading Train Alphabet is serious about making learning fun. Keep in Touch We welcome your feedback, to keep up with all things Reading Train check out: readingtrain.org facebook.com/readingtrain email: support@readingtrain.org We welcome suggestions on future books and curriculum. Contact Libby with suggestions about new content at: libby@readingtrain.org