Letters, Numbers, Words--I Can Write

My overall opinion is this project would be a hood investment. With the level of engagment needing to be incredibly high for early childhood, this takes care of that issue. However, it would need to be used sparingly since it may get old after a while if continued use every day. The kids would benefit greatly because the only practice they get is at school, having the ability to practice more at home would be very helpful.

A simple app with lots of great settings to help your students with letter formation. Some of my favorite settings are being able to select our Districts handwriting curriculum, in the reports you see a recording of formation strokes and you are able to customize a list of your own words. The students love working on Writing Wizard. Their favorite part is the animation while tracing the letters.

I think it is a great beginning of the year app for kindergartners and/or special needs for 1st/2nd. I found that the letter formation exercise were aligned to how I teach letter formation. It served the purpose for what I intended - introduce students to swipes, writing on iPad, on/off, home button, double tap on home to see "open" apps and then closing out an open app as well as self-control and responsibility. It seems like an expensive app in light of what is out there, but to my surprise the children (at least some) would still go back to it throughout the year.