We believe
Kids are talented artists and vivid story tellers.
We’re trying to harness that magic and encourage kids of all ages and abilities to write more, build confidence, have fun and launch their imagination
We believe that more handwriting will build bigger imaginations which may just solve some of the big hairy problems of the future.”
Katrina Youdale
Founder Narrator AR
Narrator AR app
Inspire kids to pick up a pen before a device
Children are creators, artists and story tellers. Technology is just an enabler.
The key focus of this app is to encourage children to learn letter and number formations and engage fine motor skills as they write with pen on paper.
Using the magic of AR, the Narrator AR app animates handwriting off the page as a rocket, unicorn or flowering plant.
This safe, offline, ad free app can be downloaded free from AppStore and GooglePlay.
The app currently only uses the English alphabet.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ANDRIOD DEVICES
Not all Android devices are compatible with AR. Due to the vast number of android devices available we are not able to cater to all of them.
Please test the free app on your device before purchasing any products.
Narrator AR 2019 (free)
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Original Narrator AR app – launched in early 2019
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Characters include Klugger the rocket and Bimbi the unicorn
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Runs on devices that do not have AR Kit
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Works in conjunction with AR activity pages to encourage handwriting
Narrator AR (free)
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Updated October 2020
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Characters include Klugger the rocket and Bimbi the unicorn
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Characters have new animated endings to increase children’s engagement
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Watch Klugger flip his lid with fireworks or fall into a deep sleep
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Watch Bimbi dance in a puddle or get crowned in a royal celebration
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Bimbi has a new rainbow trail
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Runs on devices that have AR Kit
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Works in conjunction with AR activity pages to encourage handwriting
Narrator AR PLUS 1 ($4.29 USD)
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Updated October 2020
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This app includes 3 characters, Klugger the rocket, Bimbi the unicorn and new Herbie
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Meet Herbie! Watch his gorgeous leaves and flowers sprout from the ground and grow into beautiful letters and numbers before a rainbow appears and showers the page
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Enchanting new sound effects transport you to the garden
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Runs on devices that have AR Kit
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Works in conjunction with AR activity pages to encourage handwriting
App features
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Simple and intuitive controls for young children
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High-quality 3D rendered illustrations
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Playful sounds
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Animations so real you want to touch them!
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A self directed Augmented Reality experience for early learners
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Ability to easily create personalised names and words for free
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No third party advertising - worry free for parents
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Offline - once the app has been downloaded it needs no wifi to be active
New features - launched October 2020
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Enhanced AR animation
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AR animations have comical endings which are delivered in random sequence to increase engagement and ‘play again’ value
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Narrator AR PLUS 1 - Meet our new character!
(this app will combine 3 characters and be paid)
TECNICAL IMPLICATIONS OF UPDATE of September 2020 updates
It will use:
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ARKIT for iOS and be available for Apple devices which have A9, A10 or A11 chips including:
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iPhone SE, 6s, 6Plus, 7, 7Plus, 8 and 8 Plus, X, XR, XS Max, XS, 11, 11 Pro Max, 11 Pro
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Ipad pro (all), Ipad air (3rd gen), ipad(5th gen), ipad mini (5th gen)
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ARCore for Android - Not currently available
True technology integration
Traditional skills
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This preschool learning app encourages children to pick up a pen and write, write and then write some more!
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The goal is not only to improve your child’s writing but for them to enjoy writing.
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Create your name page (or other word) and your child can trace the letters.
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It is important that children learn and write words relevant to them so once they have conquered their name, try other names – siblings or pet, their suburb or any other words that they want to write.
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Handwriting engages many different physical and cognitive skills including hand eye coordination, fine motor skills, reading and writing skills, comprehension, inner expressive language and imagination.
Digital Skills
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This educational app uses Augmented Reality.
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Augmented Reality is new technology and an exciting introduction to digital learning. It places a digital layer over the top of our ‘real world’.
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Different characters and word animations used in this kids’ app will motivate children to practise handwriting.
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Privacy is maintained with no location tagging.
Unique combination of traditional and digital skills
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We want children to learn one thing; they are the creator, artist and author. The technology merely brings their genius to life.
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Early learners need positive reinforcement. This Augmented Reality experience confirms that they can write.
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A sensory play based approach is necessary to successfully engage early learners.
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Surprise and delight is good for everyone!
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