Crazy Cursive Letters Lite vs Squiggle Draw

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.

SQUIGGLE DRAW - Where Learning to Write Becomes Fun! Squiggle Draw is a delightful educational app designed to help young children learn to trace and write letters, numbers, and shapes. With its charming scrapbook-style design and interactive tracing activities, your child will develop essential pre-writing skills while having a blast! WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN: • All 26 letters of the alphabet (A-Z) • Numbers 0-9 • Basic shapes: circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, and ovals KEY FEATURES: Interactive Tracing Follow the dotted guide paths to trace each letter, number, or shape. A helpful starting dot shows exactly where to begin, making it easy for little fingers to get started. Instant Feedback Get immediate, encouraging feedback on each attempt! Squiggle recognizes when your child traces correctly and celebrates their success with haptic vibrations and cheerful animations. Adaptive Categories Choose which categories to practice! Focus on just letters, just numbers, just shapes, or mix them all together for varied learning. Kid-Friendly Design Our charming scrapbook-style interface features a hand-drawn aesthetic that kids love. The paper-like canvas with tape-corner decorations creates an inviting, creative space for practice. Simple Controls Clear, easy-to-use buttons let kids: - Check their work - Clear the canvas for another try - Skip to the next challenge Haptic Feedback Gentle vibrations provide tactile feedback, helping reinforce correct strokes and making the experience more engaging. DESIGNED FOR LITTLE LEARNERS: • Large, touch-friendly buttons • Intuitive interface - no reading required • Portrait orientation for comfortable one-handed use • No ads or in-app purchases • No internet required - works offline! PERFECT FOR: • Preschoolers (ages 3-5) • Kindergarteners • Early learners developing fine motor skills • Children learning letter and number recognition • Kids preparing for handwriting practice Squiggle combines education with fun, turning screen time into valuable learning time. Watch your child's confidence grow as they master each letter, number, and shape! Download Squiggle today and start your child's writing journey!