# Writing Worksheets

> Educational app for learning to read and write using a structured curriculum. (iPhone/iPad app by Bob Baratta-Lorton.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-worksheets/id499934290 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bob Baratta-Lorton](https://appshunter.io/developer/499646138)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-worksheets/id499934290/reviews.md

## What is Writing Worksheets?

Center for Innovation in Education
Writing Worksheets

Description

The eleventh of the fourteen apps that comprise the Baratta-Lorton Reading Program.

The Reading Program is a reading and writing curriculum for beginning readers and any child who has already experienced difficulty in learning to read.

99% unique – 100% effective - 100% free

Background for the fourteen apps
The Baratta-Lorton Reading Program also known as Dekodiphukan (pronounced decode if you can) was developed by the Center for Innovation in Education whose many other offerings include Mathematics Their Way, the first non-traditional math curriculum adopted in by the State of California.

Dekodiphukan has been in use in classrooms across the United States and Canada since 1985.  The Program has been used to teach thousands of children to read and to write regardless of background or supposed lack of reading readiness.

To date, no child using the program in a classroom setting has ever failed to learn to read or to write.

This Dekodiphukan reading and writing curriculum is now a series of fourteen apps plus a parent-guide for the iPad that, within a period of six months to a year (or occasionally a bit longer for some special needs children), will enable every child using it to read and to write.  Reading with enjoyment.  Writing creatively.

Dekodiphukan is a full fledged curriculum.  It is a set of specific learning activities, not a set of games.  The curriculum’s fourteen apps are all free with no ads - popup or otherwise - included.  While the apps may be downloaded all at once and stored in a folder on the iPad, no more than two or three of the apps are used at any one time by the child.

Writing Worksheets
The eleventh of the Fourteen Apps

The Writing Worksheets in combination with the Decoding Chart transition the child from reading with sounds to reading with letters.
The Writing Worksheets are introduced when the child is comfortable and confident reading and writing with the sounds.  This confidence is measured by how easily the child reads the phrases at the phrase levels of the Reading Worksheets and Picture Packets-Phrases, and by the quality of the stories the child stamps out.  Quality in this case means how well the sounds in words are heard, and not is the child a budding Shakespeare.
Writing Worksheets
Transition the child from reading with sounds to reading with letters
Use of the Worksheets and the Decoding Chart is learned by the parent-teacher first, who then teaches the child

## Key features

- Part of a 14-app reading and writing curriculum
- Transitions from sound-based to letter-based reading
- Focuses on developing reading enjoyment
- Encourages creative writing
- Used in classrooms since 1985

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-worksheets/id499934290/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not useful

*2014-03-09, version 1.0*

I'm a teacher and I won't be using this again. No instructions or feedback. Too complicated for children to understand

### 1/5 — Useless!

*2012-02-25, version 1.0*

Useless application. No help or instructions. Out of 3 adults to try this (one a gifted and talented teacher), none of us could work out how to use the worksheets. 

Waste of time.

## Frequently asked questions about Writing Worksheets

### What is Writing Worksheets?

Writing Worksheets is the eleventh app in the Baratta-Lorton Reading Program, a curriculum designed to teach children to read and write. It specifically helps transition learners from reading with sounds to reading with letters.

### Is Writing Worksheets free to use?

Yes, Writing Worksheets is 100% free. The entire Baratta-Lorton Reading Program, which includes this app, is offered at no cost to users and contains no advertisements.

### What is the learning methodology of Writing Worksheets?

This app is part of a full-fledged curriculum, not a set of games. It utilizes specific learning activities to teach reading and writing, aiming for effective learning outcomes based on decades of classroom use.

### How does Writing Worksheets help children learn?

It aids in the transition from reading with sounds to reading with letters, building upon a child's confidence in recognizing sounds. The app is designed to enable children to read with enjoyment and write creatively.

### What devices does Writing Worksheets support?

Writing Worksheets is designed for the iPad. It is part of a series of fourteen apps and a parent-guide available for this platform.

### How often is Writing Worksheets updated?

The latest version of Writing Worksheets is 1.3, last updated on December 24, 2025. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has been available since 2012.

### What is the age rating for Writing Worksheets?

Writing Worksheets has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged four and older, aligning with its purpose as an early learning tool.

### What is the user sentiment for Writing Worksheets?

The app has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 3 ratings. This suggests generally positive user reception, though the small number of ratings limits definitive conclusions about widespread sentiment.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2025-12-24

- Bug Fixes and Improvements.

### 1.2 — 2025-05-28

- Support for new iOS releases.

### 1.1 — 2019-11-25

- Support for new iOS releases.

### 1.0 — 2012-02-08

No release notes.

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## More apps by Bob Baratta-Lorton

- [Dekodiphukan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dekodiphukan/id499677046)
- [Two-Sound Flipbook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/two-sound-flipbook/id499728444)
- [Three-Sound Flipbook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-sound-flipbook/id499735475)
- [Booklets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booklets/id499757385)
- [Reading Worksheets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-worksheets/id499884790)
- [Stamping Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stamping-words/id499896936)

All apps by Bob Baratta-Lorton: https://appshunter.io/developer/499646138

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