An explainer video maker for teachers who check the facts

Short enough to teach with

A classroom explainer does one job: get a single idea across, then hand the room back to you. A 1 to 3 minute video works well as a lesson opener or a review, and leaves time to discuss it. StickTale makes videos from about 45 seconds up to 10 minutes.

• 16:9 (YouTube format) for the projector or interactive whiteboard.
• 9:16 (Short format) for a quick video families or older learners watch on a phone.
• Captions in a clean or boxed style help students follow along, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing and English learners.

Use the hook to tackle misconceptions

Every script opens with a hook and builds to a twist. That structure fits teaching surprisingly well, because the best hook is often the common wrong answer. In the seasons example, the video starts with what most students believe and then knocks it down.

Try pausing the video right before the twist and asking the class to predict what comes next. Then play the payoff, which calls back to the opening question.

• Bell-ringer: play the video, then ask one question about it.
• Flipped homework: share it before class and spend class time on practice.
• Review: make a video for the concept that came up most on the last quiz.

Check accuracy and fit before class

You know your students and your curriculum, so give every video a read before showing it:

• Open the source list and confirm the key facts. The script is fact-checked against its research, but your name is on the lesson.
• Adjust the vocabulary. Rewrite any line that is too advanced or too casual. It is re-voiced automatically.
• Pick the tone. The default, Direct & funny, includes jokes. Wholesome & upbeat or Calm documentary may suit some classes better.
• Choose a character. The Scientist preset works for STEM. For other subjects, describe a character that fits, like "a medieval scribe".

What to know before using it for school

StickTale accounts are for adults (18+). The teacher or course creator makes the videos, and students only watch the finished file. Because you export a regular MP4, you can upload it to your learning platform, add it to slides or play it offline, with no student logins involved. Check your school or district policy on AI tools too.

Narration is English only for now, and there are no school or team accounts. Plans are on the pricing page, and the first month is refundable within 14 days if StickTale does not suit your class. To see the whole process first, read how to make a stickman explainer video, compare it with Atlabs, or make your first classroom video.