Lauren’s Kingdom, Rapptor Studios, Last Updated February 18, 2016, Version 1.0, Free, and a URL to purchase Here
Description:: Lauren’s Kingdom is an interactive storybook designed for kids telling about the story of Lauren and when she was hurt as a child by a nanny. This is a fictitious story where she describes her house as the kingdom, her parents as the king and queen, and the babysitter that was abusive to her (represented as an ogre. She talks about her friendship with Rodney, a child who has also been abused, and how together, they work on the brave task of telling their parents about their abuse. Children have the option of having the app read to them, or them reading it themselves. There are also puzzles.
Link for a brief demonstration of the app.
Demo of App Found Here
Core Integration:
I can integrate this into a literature lesson by asking summarizing questions about the app such as, “What are some things the babysitter did wrong?” “What do Lauren and Rodney have in common?
Students can also write stories about their own adventures, in how they have overcome a tough decision, and how they ended up choosing the choice they did. They can also write about trusted adults helping them along the way.
National Health Education Standards (NHES),
Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
MEH 1.5.7 Explain the importance of talking to parents and other trusted adults about feelings (HBO 1, 2, & 8)
Explain importance of communicating with trusted adults about relationships. H2. Se6.4a
Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
MEH 5.5.1 Identify situations that need a decision related to mental and emotional health (e.g., dealing with interpersonal conflict, managing emotional stress).
MEH 5.5.2 Decide when help is needed and when it is not needed to make a decision related to mental and emotional health (e.g., dealing with interpersonal conflict, managing emotional stress)
Specific Core Reading Standards:
Key Details and Ideas
RL.4.3: Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions).
Production and Distribution of Writing.
W.4.6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.