123s ABCs Preschool Learn HWOTP Kids Handwriting
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | Free | TeachersParadise.com, Inc. | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
Handwriting practice for kids to learn their 123s & ABCs Print/Manuscript Style.
Practice the Handwriting Without Tears® handwriting style with ease. Trace the letter, hear the letter. Shake to erase & try again!
Finger Tracing Flashcards™ are a great learning tool for practicing the proper Handwriting Without Tears® Print Style handwriting method.
Our handwriting apps are not endorsed by any workbook publishers. Our handwriting apps are intended to be a supplement to publisher's workbooks.
(Does not test for accuracy)
FEATURES:
26 uppercase letters handwriting practice activities
26 lowercase letters handwriting practice worksheets
0-9 numbers
Fun shapes
Multiple thickness
Free Ad-supported version.
Language/Speech and Sounds: US English
Age Level: 1+
Title: 123s ABCs Preschool Learn HWOTP Kids Handwriting
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*Handwriting Without Tears is a registered trademarked of Jan Z. Olsen.
Reviews
Shapes
momscott706
The circle is an oval? The square is a rectangle? A little confusing for kids. Squares need to have same size sides or they look like rectangles. Please fix.
Disappointed
stannjk
As a teacher, I am disappointed that it allows children to incorrectly form the letters without any type of feedback. Poor writing habits are difficult to break, once practiced.
Perfect app
kelyleigh
I just downloaded the app this morning and am surprisingly shocked with the simplicity and ease of use. I wanted to see how functional this app was before allowing my son to use it. I found it to be a very smooth handwriting app that will not create the frustration that some apps I have seen do. Your learner will spend no time trying to make it work. Everything is simple and is not cluttered allowing the learner to focus on the task at hand. Your learner is offered choices, but few enough to avoid becoming overwhelmed and few enough to keep the activity going in the right direction. I personally have to be careful with my son taking an activity to a totally different focus. I like him taking an activity and making a new one during certain times, but if too many choices are available we can go down a rabbit hole and eventually come out having done nothing that was part of our focus. I often feel unproductive and frustrated when this happens. I allow plenty of time for creating and imaginative play, so the short spans of blocked intentional play based guided teaching I’d like to remain in the general direction which I have planned. One choice is the color he or she will use when tracing the letter, numbers or shapes, another choice is either upper or lowercase. Enough of a choice to allow the learner to control some of the activity without changing it or even taking away from it. Great app thus far!
Love it!
CodyLungu
Very easy for repetitive practice! My 5 year old does it and I watch her to make sure she does it right. Super easy and helpful!
Super simple
Lowcountry Wingnut
Very simple free app. Helps our 4 year old trace letters and numbers. Definitely the most simple app but it is free so can't complain. If I had to make 1 suggestion, I would suggest some kind of point system to be included to keep kids interested. Something that encourages kids to do 1 more board would be great.
Ok, but could scribble and never learn
MommyK10
I heard about this app from some teachers and figured we'd give it a chance since it's free. I like that there isn't a high threshold for correct writing, but conversely, there is no feedback if a child was to scribble all over the screen and ignore the intent of the game. I'd also like to hear letter names and sounds each time. For $1.99, l-dots (Learning Dots) is a better option.
Cute! With one caviat
L3X
I like it so far, but I'd like the option to auto switch to the next letter/number/shape after it's completed. I understand not wanting it if the child is just learning, but it would be nice to have an option. And maybe the letter/number should be vocalized right when it switches, so in case the child forgets to push the sound button, he'll still hear what it is.
Great App
BrittK11
Daughter started kindergarten and she likes this! Easy to use. Would be nice for each letter if you could press a sound key off to the side of it to say which letter is on the screen. Would also be nice if it gave the option for parents to type in their child's name so they could get used to tracing it. Overall great for simply writing!
Very good for practicing!
ruralradio
I like that it is very straightforward in its approach for practicing handwriting! No distractions with sounds or music, allows me to be present and give instructions and praise along the way.
