Parents often try to help their children learn to write their letters and numbers using workbooks. There are some children who are not motivated by the practice of letter formation through these traditional teaching methods. There are many fun toys and games available that encourage kids to write letters and numbers.
1. LeapFrog Scribble & Write
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This is a portable, electronic game, where children used the attached stylus to follow the electronic dotted lines to learn the proper formation of upper and lowercase letters. There are also fun games included that help improve pencil control through simple dot-to-dots and shape copying.
2. Glodoodle
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If traditional pens, pencils, crayons and markers are not your child's favorite, Glodoodle will allow them to trace and write using color and light!
3. Crayola Color Wonder Sound Studio
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This activity encourages children preschool age, as well as kids in Kindergarten to develop marker control for coloring within the lines. This skill can then be translated to proper control when writing letters on the line. Using different sound cards, kids program different sounds into the coloring page. When they color that particular spot, the sound will be activated.
4. LeapFrog TAG Book Learn to Write and Draw
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The TAG Reader is sold separately. However, after purchasing the TAG Reading System, this accessory pack enlists the help of Mr. Pencil to teach kids the proper formation in workbooks, separated by a child's skill level.
5. LeapFrog Leapster Explorer Mr. Pencil Learn to Write and Draw
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For children who own a Leapster Explorer by LeapFrog, this game cartridge that can be purchased separately for use with the device. Mr. Pencil Learn to Write and Draw allows children to use their Leapster Explorer to learn about letter formation and develop pencil control by tracing through mazes using the attached stylus on the electronic gaming device.
