School Writing for iPad
The must-have app for all schools. Learn to write using the correct school fonts for your state or country.
Currently unavailable on the App Store
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School Writing is an app designed to help children learn to write using the correct school fonts for their state or country. It includes all Australian state fonts, New Zealand, UK, and USA fonts.
Teachers and parents can create custom word lists with their own images and audio recordings, making it perfect for spelling lists, sight words, or any curriculum content.
Students can trace letters and words with their finger or a stylus, and their work can be exported as PDFs or images via email.
Features
Everything you need for handwriting instruction.
- All Australian state school fonts (QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, TAS, NT, ACT)
- New Zealand, UK and USA fonts included
- Upper and lower case letters, numbers, and shapes
- Solid, dotted and outline tracing options
- Create custom word lists with your own images and audio
- Record your own voice for letter and word pronunciation
- Multiple student profiles with individual progress tracking
- Export student work as PDF or images via email
- Teacher/parent lockable to restrict student access
- No ads and no in-app purchases
Version History
Latest version: 3.0 (February 2021)
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Version 3.0February 2021
Complete code rebuild for latest iPads and iOS. Squashed bugs and optimised performance. Added fun 'abc colouring in' activity (optional on/off via settings).
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Version 2.92017
iOS 11 compatibility. Teacher Tracing 'Replay' feature to show stroke order. New 'Solid line under character' guideline. Automatic 'My name' word lesson based on active profile. Updated Victoria teacher traces. All letter sounds for AU fonts 'Learn' function. Large lowercase character option for infants (PrePrep/Prep). Customisable 'incorrect trace' sound options. Student trace replay to see strokes taken.
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Version 2.8November 2014
Added AirDrop support for iOS 7 and above (iPad 4th gen+, iPad Mini, Mac with Yosemite). Bug fixes and enhancements.
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Version 2.72014
iOS 8 fixes. Added lines to Whiteboard as requested by users. Bug fixes.
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Version 2.0August 2013
Added 'palm guard' (auto and manual). Enhanced Whiteboard text control. South Africa fonts (plain and cursive). Home Schooling fonts (HWT and Getty-Dubay). Customizable home screen logo (flag, photo, or school logo). 'Mioow Magic Words' word lessons. Two new 'dotted thirds' options for Victoria. New ABC song and 'no vocal' soundtrack.
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Version 1.6Jan/Feb 2013
Fixed tracing accuracy bug/cheat identified by a 4-year-old user. Fixed Dropbox bug.
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Version 1.4December 2012
'Tracing accuracy checking' with half star/full star rewards and 3 attempts. WASassoon Fonts for WA/UK schools. Enhancements and small bug fixes.
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Version 1.3August 2012
Custom encouragements support. All encouragements turned off by default.
What Teachers Say
Real reviews from educators and parents.
"Brilliant App that is more than just a hand writing App. It can also be used in just about any curriculum area. Incredibly easy to make my own word lists with pictures and sounds. Can't wait to see what else this company comes up with."
"Seriously one of the best apps I've discovered — has so much in it for only $4.49. You could easily incorporate this app into your handwriting program. I'm going to be sharing this app with all my teacher colleagues!"
"I have only been using this app for two weeks in my classroom but it has so many great customisable features that I am sure I have only seen the tip of the iceberg. Being able to use the correct font is fantastic."