School Writing - learn the abc

School Writing - learn the abc

Shapes, abc, numbers & words

2 ratings
10 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 16 May 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 12, 2012
  • April 29, 2021

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This educational app helps children learn to write letters, numbers, and words using approved school fonts. It offers interactive tracing with immediate feedback, customizable lessons, and progress tracking for young learners.

Approved school fonts (Zaner-Bloser, D'Nealian)
Interactive tracing with finger or Apple Pencil
Customizable lessons with images and audio
Immediate feedback and star rewards
Progress tracking and email reports
Whiteboard and coloring activities
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What's New in School Writing

3.1

April 29, 2021

Thanks to the Western Academy of Beijing for alerting us to a bug that we have fixed in this build. We have also done a performance update and a general enhancement to the app.

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User reviews

Huge fuzzy trace line turns everything written into solid blobs

The app has potential. Unfortunately the very thick fuzzy trace line left behind as you write makes the app next to useless. Lower-case letters appear as a blob

Response from developer

Hi You can set the thickness of the pen by selecting another color to trace with.

Too precise

Far too difficult and precise for pre-k and kindergarten . I had difficulty as an adult. Needs better rewards. Bells and whistles.
Very disappointing.

Response from developer

Bells and whistles are coming in the next version. Stay tuned... :-)

Great

This app is great for working on printing. You can differentiate this app to work with a wide variety of students - preprinting skills to tracing/printing sight words.

Great tool!

School Writing is a must have app for every parent or clinician teaching older preschoolers to elementary students on how to write. From beginning learners to kids learning cursive, this app has it all. It covers a multitude of writing fonts that would fit into any curriculum, as well as comprehensive settings for customization for each user. Progressive lessons help kids gain skills needed for handwriting into manageable "chunks" and they are laid out in a logical sequence to ensure integration of the material. Both visual and auditory cues are provided and you are able to add your own voice recording. A really neat feature is being able to import lessons, photos, and make spelling lists that can be tailored to other areas of study. A child's progress can be exported to email, dropbox or iTunes file sharing for parents and teachers to share. Support for using the app is above and beyond, and you can tell this developer believes and stands behind their work. They are very responsive and even have a website for help with the app. Highly Recommended.
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Cursive is incorrect

Do not buy this app. The cursive practice is incorrect. Each letter in a word is disconnected to the next letter. Your child will not learn how to connect individual letters to make one word. The guidelines are too small. I wasted $5.

Response from developer

The app never claimed to do 'joined' words. It is individual cursive letters mainly.

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FAQ

What learning styles does School Writing support?

School Writing supports visual and kinesthetic learning styles through its interactive tracing features and audio instructions. It provides immediate feedback and rewards, catering to students who benefit from direct reinforcement.

Can I create custom lessons in School Writing?

Yes, School Writing allows teachers and parents to create custom lessons with written instructions, unique images, and audio. This flexibility extends its use beyond early education to various curriculum areas.

How does School Writing track student progress?

The app awards students stars based on tracing accuracy, with options for easy, medium, or hard difficulty. Completed lessons with tracings and recordings can be automatically emailed to parents or teachers.

Is School Writing suitable for left-handed writers?

Yes, School Writing offers complete flexibility over stroke direction, making it suitable for left-hand writers. The default teacher tracings can be customized to accommodate different writing styles.

What is the price of School Writing?

School Writing is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. It is also eligible for the Apple 50% Discount Education Volume Purchase Program.

Does School Writing have ads?

No, School Writing is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted learning experience for children.

What devices is School Writing compatible with?

School Writing is currently supported on iPads. It was last updated on April 29, 2021, with version 3.1.

What age rating does School Writing have?

School Writing has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for preschoolers and early elementary school children.