For educatorsPuppet Pals: School Edition
Storytelling software built for classrooms—fully unlocked, one purchase, no subscription. Over 40 downloadable lesson plans, themed content, and accessibility included.
Everything your classroom needs
School Edition is the full Puppet Pals experience—plus resources and content designed for teaching, not upsells.
Unlimited everything
All characters, all recording time, all features. Nothing locked or held back.
Printable lesson plans
Over 40 downloadable standards-friendly PDFs with objectives, teacher steps, examples, and rubrics—ready to print or project in 12 languages.
See sample lesson →
Themed character packs
Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, an interviewing set, and more—ready for classroom projects.
Instant automatic cutout
Students turn any photo into a stage-ready actor in seconds. No manual tracing required.
Draw and import characters
Students draw their own characters or import images straight from the Files app.
Fully accessible
WCAG 2.1 AA. VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion so every student can participate.
Works on iPad and iPhone · Deploy via Apple School Manager · One-time purchase — no subscription
Printable lesson plans
Over 40 ready-to-use downloadable PDFs align storytelling with curriculum goals—clear objectives, teacher steps, student examples, and grading rubrics. Below is a real sample you can try today.
Conflict Resolution Theater
Social-emotional learning
Students script and perform short scenes that show peaceful problem-solving—complete with a printable rubric for assessment.
- Overview and step-by-step teacher guidance
- Example dialogue students can adapt
- Grading rubric (2 pages)
Free preview · Full lesson library inside School Edition
Preview (sample pages)
Get School Edition for your classroom
Purchase once per school deployment—no subscriptions or in-app purchases.
Or see our step-by-step setup guide for Apple School Manager.
Questions about transitioning from the free app? Transition guide
Frequently asked questions
Is School Edition a subscription?
No. School Edition is a one-time purchase. Buy it once, use it forever—no recurring fees, no in-app purchases.
What's included in the lesson plans?
Printable PDFs include learning objectives, teacher-facing steps, student examples, and rubrics where appropriate—so you can run a complete activity or adapt it to your scope. The sample above is representative of the format and quality in the app.
How do I get School Edition for my school?
School Edition is available through Apple School Manager or the App Store. Your IT team can deploy to managed devices. See our setup guide for a ready-to-send message for IT.
What if my school can't purchase right away?
Start the conversation with IT or administration now—the free version continues to work as before until August 1. Our setup guide includes language you can forward to your team.