Touch and Write – Gone Free!

Touch and Write is a letter identification and writing app that provides options for early literacy for young learners. Compatible with iPad and currently free, here is a description of the features of this well rated app:

16 different writing textures: shaving cream, ketchup, lime gelatin, chocolate frosting, chalk, pencil, blue pen, lemon gelatin, chocolate pudding, syrup, grape jelly, whipped cream, pumpkin pie, red paint, and vanilla pudding!
Comes with 28 different writing papers, including 4 different line patterns children are most likely to find in real classrooms, food papers, animal papers, nature papers, and more!
Children can practice writing their own names and individualized word lists – parents and teachers can create as many word lists as they want!
Children practice a letter style similar to those most commonly taught in real classrooms
As children write, their actual letter formation is displayed next to a standard letter, so children can compare and work to improve
Includes 2 high frequency word lists to help children practice the most common words encountered by early learners
Includes 2 alphabet word lists – short words from a to z – providing practice in both upper and lower case letters
Includes 1 alphabet list – for just practicing the letters a to z, both upper and lower case
Brief reward at the end of each word reinforces learning and motivates children, without becoming a distraction!
Integrates visual, kinesthetic and simulated tactile modalities to enhance learning – and fun!

Here is a video of the features of Touch and Write app

May not be as good as drawing in real live shaving cream, pudding or other sensory mediums important for tactile feedback and sensory awareness, but may be a fun app that provides novelty with practice when learning to form letters.

Would this be appropriate for your OT iTool Kit?

Carol

About Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

OTR/L with more than 35 years experience in pediatrics, school based therapy and adult rehabilitation. Masters of Science in Adaptive Education/Assistive Technology with 20 years experience in AT in education of elementary, middle school, secondary, post secondary students and work environments for adult clients. A RESNA Assistive Technology Practitioner with ACVREP CATIS credentials, AOTA Specialty Certification in Low Vision, USC Davis Executive Certificate in Home Modifications, servicing adults and students with disabilities in employment, education, and home environments. A 2020 graduate of the University of Alabama Birmingham Low Vision Certification Program.

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