# Crazy Cursive Letters Lite — Joined Up Writing

> Cursive handwriting practice app with phonics support and multi-language options. (iPhone/iPad app by madebyeducators.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-cursive-letters-lite/id804041551 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [madebyeducators](https://appshunter.io/developer/668446587)
- Category: Education, Games, Adventure, Family
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian and 15 more
- Released: 2014-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-cursive-letters-lite/id804041551/reviews.md

## What is Crazy Cursive Letters Lite?

Full Version Features include;
* Choice of cursive style letter e.g. two styles of the letter r.
* Personalised feedback to tell kids which letters they are totally awesome at and which letters they could focus on practising.
* Practice of single letters in cursive style.
* The 100 most frequent words to try in cursive style.
* Multiple Players, useful to track the progress of siblings or of up to 10 players in a class.
* 'My Words', section where you could type in the weeks spellings to practice.
* A phonics based approach supporting the writing practice.
* Left / right handed adaptation
* You can also use Crazy Cursive to help learn a new language! Select from American English, UK English, French, German, Italian or Spanish words and phonics. 

In the full version your child can practice writing the top 100 words in cursive style and can also type in their own words to practice. Letters are sounded out phonetically to allow your child to develop skills of breaking down words which is particularly useful for children with Dyslexia. 

Thank you to the Teachers, Children and Parents of Fairlawn School London for your support and feedback. Special thanks to Fairlawn Teachers for being inspiringly Crazy for Cursive!

10 Benefits of Teaching Cursive Handwriting 

1.Relative ease in introducing cursive penmanship to preschoolers. 
2.Prevents reversals and confusion of letters 
3.Enhances spelling ability 
4.Develops internal control systems that can be used as tool for learning 
5.Potential for errors are diminished 
6.Improved reading skills 
7.Enforces the skills for patterns in reading and writing 
8. Prevents erratic spaces between letters and words 
9. Helps Left Handed Children 
10.Use as a tool to put thoughts on paper quickly and easily 

Conclusion: 
We should teach our children ‘Cursive First, Print Later’. 

Source: Samuel L. Blumenfield, "How Should We Teach Our Children to Write? Cursive First, Print Later!" 

The British Dyslexia association recommend that children learn the continuous cursive style. The cursive style has some significant advantages for Dyslexic students. The key advantages to this system are: 

* By making each letter in one movement, children’s hands develop a ‘physical memory’ of it, making it easier to produce the correct shape; 

* Because letters and words flow from left to right, children are less likely to reverse letters which are typically difficult (like b/d or p/q); 

* There is a clearer distinction between capital letters and lower case; 

* The continuous flow of writing ultimately improves speed and spelling.

## Key features

- Personalized feedback on letter practice
- Practice of single letters and frequent words
- Multi-player progress tracking
- Phonics-based approach
- Left/right-handed adaptation
- Multi-language support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-cursive-letters-lite/id804041551/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Too much in game purchases

*2020-09-30*

this game is great but....every time I try to write an extra word on write your own words it always costs money and to be honest I don’t think it’s fair for little kids to have to suffer spammming purchases I know all the words they have for free.ITS SO HARD!

### 5/5 — r

*2020-06-23*

lol why is everyone talking about rs 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

### 4/5 — A Great Little App

*2020-01-04*

Having tried and loved this app, I am in the process of buying multiple licences for my school.  It is almost perfect.  My only gripe is that you can't change the letter demo speed.  I play it a number of times to make up for it.  A nice extra would be number formation, with the ability to select the number style.  I would highly recommend this app.

Thank you to Vicky for replying to my comments. It is great to know that you are so responsive.  I had another thought about the product - It would be great if you had the option to switch between the letter names and sounds, or do both.

**Developer response:** Dear shfirefly,
Thank you for this feedback, we are planning to update in the next few months and this is definitely on the update list!
Thanks again,
Vicky

### 1/5 — Not a great user experience

*2019-08-18*

The demonstration is far too fast and there’s no way a 5 year old could follow it. It wouldn’t accept several attempts at an adult drawing letter a. Needless to say I didn’t let this app loose on my child.

**Developer response:** Dear jith123,
The demo is not supposed to be followed, child can see the letter being modelled and then attempt their own letter after seeing the demo. It is a good idea to have a mode where children could follow a slowly paced model of the letter and we are definitely going to look into this being a feature in our upcoming update. Thanks for the feedback, Vicky

### 1/5 — Nothing happens

*2017-04-14*

On loading the app it just comes to a blue screen and nothing happens, app freezes and cannot be used.

**Developer response:** Hi kfejones,

Thanks so much for letting us know there was a problem on some phones. Sorry to be so late replying, the ability to address reviews is new to us! We noted the issue and updated the app, the current version is version 2.1. If you do go back and give it a go do let us know if there are problems. Also do mail us madebyeducators@gmail.com as your feedback it incredibly helpful.
Thanks again
Vicky Carpenter
Teacher & Director of MadeByEducators

### 5/5 — Not quite

*2016-11-02*

Love it!Watch out for r's though, because they are not correct.

### 2/5 — Needs improvement

*2016-04-26*

I like that it challenges you to stay on the line, but some of the letters are not the correct cursive formation.

**Developer response:** Hi Kb110523,

Thanks for your feedback on our app Crazy Cursive back in 2016> We have updated the app several times since then and have made the 'change cursive font', much more prominent now.

Your little one is probably much bigger now and doesn't need cursive practice any more but if you do go back and give it a try again do let us know how you get on!

With thanks,

Vicky Carpenter
Teacher & Director of MadeByEducators

### 4/5 — Abc

*2016-03-01*

Amazing Rerlly good

### 1/5 — Not proper cursive letters

*2015-07-02*

This app is useless.  Many of the letters are not properly written, such as the s, r, and b.

**Developer response:** Hi 000Q 
Thanks for your feedback on our app Crazy Cursive back in 2015. We have updated the app several times since then and have made the 'change cursive font', much more prominent now. Your little one is probably much bigger now and doesn't need cursive practice any more but if you do go back and give it a try again do let us know how you get on! Also if there are additional font styles we have missed do let us know!
With thanks, 
Vicky Carpenter Teacher & Director of MadeByEducators

### 3/5 — Mrs

*2015-01-13*

This looks like a great app. However, some of the letters are not formed the way I want my children to learn them.

**Developer response:** Hi Cncncrew,
Thanks for your feedback on our app Crazy Cursive back in 2015. We have updated the app several times since then and have made the 'change cursive font', much more prominent now. Your little one is probably much bigger now and doesn't need cursive practice any more but if you do go back and give it a try again do let us know how you get on! Also if there are additional font styles we have missed do let us know! 
With thanks, Vicky Carpenter Teacher & Director of MadeByEducators

## Frequently asked questions about Crazy Cursive Letters Lite

### What is Crazy Cursive Letters Lite?

Crazy Cursive Letters Lite is a free educational app designed to help children learn and practice cursive handwriting. It utilizes a phonics-based approach and offers features like personalized feedback and multi-player progress tracking.

### What learning styles does Crazy Cursive Letters Lite support?

The app supports a phonics-based approach, which helps children develop skills in breaking down words. This is particularly beneficial for children with dyslexia, as recommended by the British Dyslexia Association.

### Can Crazy Cursive Letters Lite help with spelling?

Yes, the app aims to enhance spelling ability by providing practice with single letters and the 100 most frequent words in cursive style. The phonics-based method also aids in word recognition and breakdown.

### Does Crazy Cursive Letters Lite track progress for multiple children?

Yes, Crazy Cursive Letters Lite supports multiple players, allowing up to 10 users to track their progress. This is useful for siblings or for use in a classroom setting.

### What languages are supported by Crazy Cursive Letters Lite?

The app can be used to learn a new language, supporting American English, UK English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish words and phonics.

### Is Crazy Cursive Letters Lite suitable for left-handed children?

Yes, Crazy Cursive Letters Lite includes a left/right-handed adaptation to accommodate different writing preferences and needs.

### What is the age rating for Crazy Cursive Letters Lite?

Crazy Cursive Letters Lite has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for preschoolers and young children beginning their handwriting journey.

### How often is Crazy Cursive Letters Lite updated?

The app was last updated on June 21, 2024, to version 2.0. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2024-06-21

Updated for latest OS. UX/UI improvements

### 2.3 — 2017-12-31

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Icon change

### 2.2 — 2017-12-06

Updated for iPhone X (and for Christmas).

### 2.1 — 2017-04-26

Bug fix

### 1.9 — 2016-04-27

Improved localization

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