Crazy Cursive Letters Lite 2.3

A new character or scene is unlocked with every four words written correctly.

Key Features of the Full Version:

• Choice of cursive style letters such as two styles of the letter 'r'.
• Personalized feedback to inform children of letters they excel in and areas they need to practice.
• Practice of writing single letters in cursive.
• The top 100 most frequent words available for cursive practice.
• Support for multiple players, enabling progress tracking for siblings or up to 10 players in a class.
• 'My Words' section for practicing weekly spellings.
• Phonics-based approach to support writing practice.
• Option for left/right-handed adaptation.
• Possibility to learn a new language by selecting from various language options including American English, UK English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish words and phonics.

In the full version, children can practice writing the top 100 words in cursive and type their own words for practice. Phonetic sounding of letters aids in word dissection, benefiting children with Dyslexia.

Acknowledgments to the Teachers, Children, and Parents of Fairlawn School London for their support and feedback, especially to Fairlawn Teachers for their dedication to promoting cursive handwriting!

The 10 Benefits of Teaching Cursive Handwriting

1. Easier introduction of cursive penmanship to preschoolers.
2. Prevention of letter reversals and confusion.
3. Enhancement of spelling ability.
4. Development of internal control systems beneficial for learning.
5. Reduction in potential errors.
6. Improvement in reading skills.
7. Reinforcement of patterns in reading and writing.
8. Prevention of irregular spacing between letters and words.
9. Aid for Left-Handed Children.
10. Facilitation of quick and easy expression of thoughts on paper.

Conclusion:

We advocate teaching 'Cursive First, Print Later' as proposed by Samuel L. Blumenfield in "How Should We Teach Our Children to Write? Cursive First, Print Later!"

The British Dyslexia Association recommends the continuous cursive style due to its distinct advantages for dyslexic students:

• Making each letter in one movement aids in developing a 'physical memory' for easier shape production.
• Flowing from left to right reduces the likelihood of letter reversals (e.g., b/d or p/q).
• A clearer differentiation between capital and lowercase letters.
• The continuous flow enhances writing speed and spelling accuracy over time.