A five star app! This app uses the correct style of font for every state and territory in Australia. Children can practise their handwriting skills in Foundation style font with feedback given in an Australian accent. Definitely worth the gold coin! Suitable K - 1 Cost: $1.99
Letter Star
A simple app but can prove addictive if you're competative. Simply select and write a letter on the screen, the program traces and attempts to recognise your letter and gives you a star rating based on the formation of your letter.
Suitable K - 1 Cost: Free
ABC Tracer Free
I upgraded to the full version after trialling the free lite version. This app demonstrates the letter formation and provides feedback on errors. Practice numbers, letters and sight words. There's also an alphabetical order activity and animations. Suitable K - 2 Lite: Free Full version: $1.99
Letter Practise
You or the computer select the letter to spell. Write the letter on the screen and then get a star rating on your letter formation.
Suitable K - 1 Cost: $0.99
ABC Zoo
Trace the letters of the alphabet in upper or lower case. Each letter is accompanied by an animal which can also be coloured in. I acquired it when it was on free promotion.
Suitable: Kinder Cost: $0.99
I Write Words Lite
A nice little alphabet and number tracer program. Trace letters in lower or upper case, words and numbers by following the numbers. The lite version only lets you write three letters and three words but is a good way to trial the app for free. Suitable K - 2 Lite: Free Full version: $2.99
Little Writer
A fantastic new app that is currently FREE. While it doesn't use Foundation font it does use a nice rounded Comic Sans style font suitable for children. Letters, numbers and words can be traced and students are encouraged to be accurate by collecting lovely little animated images along the way. The best thing about this app is that you can add your own words to the list. Add some sight words or even your weekly spelling words. Suitable: K - 2 Cost: FREE