Stop Motion Ideas, Tips & Teaching

The Water Cycle - stop motion animation
I created this soon after I left my teaching job to set up StopMoGo - check out my lesson ideas for a fun project for your class
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Top 10 Tips for Stop Motion Animation
These tips for stop motion are from my experience of running all of my StopMoGo workshops, events and after school clubs, as well as making my own films on a budget. On each of my blog pages you'll find the link for downloading my Top 10 Tips. Enjoy!
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Teaching the Water Cycle - Stop Motion Project for Kids
These plans & ideas for a stop motion class project on the Water Cycle are based on my own teaching experience. I've also included the Water Cycle stop motion animation video I made. This can also be a fun project you can do at home.
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What do you need for stop motion?
These are my essential stop motion supplies. Like you, I’m on a budget, but you can still make awesome animations with basic tools and materials. You’ll find these things really useful, I know I do!
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Why Stop Motion is So Great for Kids
Let's look at all of the different skills and roles, how stop motion enables meaningful learning, enhances the curriculum, and is accessible for all!
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Stop Motion Checklist - How to get Ready to Animate
Here's my guide on how to set up for stop motion. Taking a bit of time to get everything ready will making animating much easier! You’ll also find that your results are improved. These are the top 6 things I recommend.