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Letter SchoolAn amazing, intuitive game to learn all about letters and numbers: writing, counting, phonics and more. $4.99Touch and Writehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touch-and-write/id504319132?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 -
This fun app allows children to practice writing letters and words different levels of support, using a things such as ketchup, syrup, frosting, and whipped cream. You can also create individualized lists of words for children to practice. $2.99Wet, Try, Dryhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/handwriting-without-tears/id548753732?ls=1&mt=8
This app helps to make handwriting practice fun! Children learn and practice correct formation habits for writing capitals, numbers, and lowercase letters. This app simulates Handwriting Without Tears Slate Chalkboard and Blackboard with Double Lines and helps children learn handwriting skills in an easy and efficient way. $6.99Ready to Printhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ready-to-print/id513780564?mt=8
Ready to Print progresses through the pre-writing skills in a specific order, so that children can master the visual-motor, visual-perceptual, and fine motor skills necessary for correct printing patterns. It is designed to teach children the correct patterns for printing, and to avoid bad habits that are difficult to change as the child gets older. 9.99Dexteria Jr.http://www.dexteria.net/
Dexteria Jr. is a set of hand and finger exercises that help develop fine motor skills and handwriting readiness. The activities are specially designed for kids age 2-6. New characters, sprite animations, music, and sound effects all add up to a fun and engaging experience for toddlers and preschool-aged children. $2.99Sam Phibianhttp://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sam-phibian/id431679978?mt=8
Sam Phibian is a fun app for all ages that works on counting, eye-hand coordination, visual tracking, and saccades. $0.99Letter Reflexhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/letterreflex-overcoming-letter/id485920074?mt=8
LetterReflex is a fun way to learn the correct orientation for common letters "b" or "d" and "p" or "q" and numbers 3, 6, and 9. The activities use kinesthetic learning to teach mapping of left/right sides and correct letter/number formation. $3.99Write My Name is a fun way for children to practice writing letters, words, names and phrases. Write My Name supports children ages 4 through 6 to learn how to write their name, trace uppercase and lowercase letters, and write over 100 familiar sight/Dolch words. $3.99Swirlicity is a simple app where you can draw with swirling particles set to calming music. This app was used in an Early Childhood Special Education classroom with students who were over stimulated and needed assistance with being calmed. The app was also trialed successfully with some students who were functioning at a low cognitive level and learning about purposeful touch and cause and effect. Free