WriteForSchool App – Free

WriteForSchool App, a handwriting iPad app is currently free (previously 5.99) for an unknown time. Here is some basic information about the WriteForSchool app from iTunes:

WRITE FOR SCHOOL PROVIDES
*A selection of international handwriting styles (fonts) used by your child’s school.
*Professional voiceovers in a variety of accents.
*Correct handwriting tuition to develop fine motor skills.
*Verbal prompts or auditory cues to identify differences in letter blends eg “sh” and “ch”
*Bright stimulating graphics to match sounds and letters.
*A program for parents to introduce lower and upper case letters and sounds to their children.

For a more in-depth review previously posted on OT’s with Apps click on this link: WriteForSchool – Customizable Letter Formation App

For customization of letter formation, give this app a try. Share with others what your experience is with the app !

Happy handwriting apping!

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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Posted on February 19, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

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6 Responses to WriteForSchool App – Free

Jamie Klund-Kujawski says:

February 20, 2013 at 10:29 am

I went to look at this am, and I see that they are still charging for it in the app store?

On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 10:26 PM, OT’s with Apps wrote:

> ** > Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP posted: ” WriteForSchool > App, a handwriting iPad app is currently free (previously 5.99) for an > unknown time. Here is some basic information about the WriteForSchool app > from iTunes: WRITE FOR SCHOOL PROVIDES *A selection of international > handwriting styles”

- Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP says:
  
  February 24, 2013 at 9:42 am
  
  Hi Jamie,
  I found the deal too late and then went back to original price. I contacted the developer but they are not planning on reducing the price at this time. So sorry! Hopefully I will know farther in advance next time!
  Thank you for your feedback!
  Carol
  
Samina Reese says:

February 20, 2013 at 12:23 pm

Hi Carol, Its is still priced at $5.99 😦 Thank you for your posts! Very helpful. Samina

>>> OT’s with Apps 02/19/13 8:26 PM >>> Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP posted: ” WriteForSchool App, a handwriting iPad app is currently free (previously 5.99) for an unknown time. Here is some basic information about the WriteForSchool app from iTunes: WRITE FOR SCHOOL PROVIDES *A selection of international handwriting styles”

- Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP says:
  
  February 24, 2013 at 9:41 am
  
  Samina,
  I found the deal too late and then went back to original price. I contacted the developer but is not planning on reducing the price at this time. So sorry!
  Carol
  
Patty says:

February 20, 2013 at 10:14 pm

Not seeing this app as a freebie just yet….still lists as $5.99. I will check again 2/21.

- Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP says:
  
  February 24, 2013 at 9:40 am
  
  Sorry Patty, I found the deal too late and then went back to original price. I contacted the developer but is not planning on reducing the price at this time. So sorry!
  Carol