Comics in the classroom: free resources for teachers
A comic maker your students can use without an account, printable panel templates, a three-lesson sequence and a rubric ready for grading.
Comic makerWhy use this editor in class
No accounts or emails
Students open it and start. No personal data is requested and nobody needs to sign up to create, download or print.
Images never leave the device
Everything is processed in the browser. Students' photos and drawings are not uploaded to any server.
Works on paper too
No computers? Print blank templates with writing lines and empty bubbles, in Letter or A4.
Works on phones
The editor adapts to phones and tablets, handy when the assignment is done at home.
Lesson sequence: a comic in three sessions
- Session 1 · Parts of a comic (50 min)
Read a short comic together and point out its parts: panel, bubble, caption, sound effect and gutter. Each student picks a topic and writes one sentence each for the beginning, middle and end. - Session 2 · Script and sketches (50 min)
Using a printed 6-panel template, each student splits the story: 2 panels for the beginning, 2 for the middle and 2 for the end. They sketch in pencil, even with stick figures. - Session 3 · Final version (50 min)
They move the comic to the editor (uploading photos of their drawings) or finish it on paper. They add dialogue, captions and at least one sound effect, then share with the class.
Grading rubric
| Criteria | Excellent (3) | Good (2) | Needs work (1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Clear beginning, middle and end | The story makes sense but a part is missing | The order of the story is unclear |
| Use of panels | Each panel shows a different moment | Some panels repeat the same thing | Panels don't follow a sequence |
| Dialogue and captions | Short, correctly spelled, well-placed bubbles | Understandable, with some mistakes | Missing or unclear dialogue |
| Comic devices | Uses sound effects or action lines on purpose | Uses at least one device | No comic devices used |
| Topic | Develops the assigned topic with original ideas | Touches the topic in general terms | Unrelated to the topic |
Templates and ideas for your lessons
Share the editor with your students
Copy this code into your blog, virtual classroom or school website so students go straight to the editor:
Frequently asked questions
No. They can create, download and print comics without signing up. Only those who want to publish their comic on historietas.app need an account.
They stay in their browser. The editor sends no images to any server; the project is only saved on that device.
They can download it as PDF or PNG and submit it through your school platform, or print it. They can also save the project file (.histo) to continue another day.
Upper elementary, middle and high school. Younger kids do better with printed 4-panel templates with bubbles already drawn.
