iTrace app for iPad (3.99) is a new handwriting/letter formation app developed by Elately iTrace .

Features of this app developed for writers ages 3-7 include:

The ability to choose the letter formation style , enroll multiple users, track progress and provide incentives within the app are just a few of the attractive features of this app. Watch this video for more information about other features offered within the iTrace app:

iTrace app teaches the following concepts according to iTunes:

・Upper-case letters
・Lower-case letters
・Numbers
・Their name
・Words

Key features:
・600+ different rewards
・50 animated objects
・Supports multiple players
・Saves the entire history of each child’s progress
・Supports multiple methods of writing letters
・Left-handed? No problem!

Other aspects of this app that make it unique is it’s ability to level the task according to the skill of the user. It also provides repeated practice (3 times) in order to provide a motor memory of the letter formation, important for  gaining independence with letter formation. Carolina Nugent at KinderTown provides a great review entitled ” An App That Really Teaches Handwriting – iTrace” discussing the apps many features to considering if this belongs in your OT or teaching mTool Kit.

Thank you to Mrs. Koene, Special Education teacher for suggesting iTrace app!

Carol