Cursive+Writing

For anyone looking for apps to practice cursive writing, this one is decent, if not a bit on the "childish" side. One Grade 3 student I showed it to indicated that it was "too babyish"...Regardless, it uses dotted outlines to have students trace cursive letter formations. The squeaky marker sound it makes as you trace gets annoying very quickly, but muting your iDevice is one way to easily eliminate that problem. This is a great app that is more complex and also allows the use of a stylus if desired. The format is more conducive to mature users, and allows for upper case, lower case and can be customized so users can practice words. I had a student practice a signature with this app with good results. Shaking the device erases your work.
 * ABC Cursive Writing Lite (Free and Paid versions $1.99 available)**
 * ABC Cursive Writing (Deep Pocket Series $0.99)**

This is probably my favorite cursive writing app of the ones I've been able to trial. Zaner-Bloser is one of the most common methods of cursive being taught and the app activities match worksheet activities wonderfully. The traditional interlined approach is used, and the feedback provided is effective. Best of all, the Grade 3 students i've tried it with like it and seem to be making progress with it. It's also available in a Spanish version....
 * Zaner-Bloser Handwriting-Cursive ($1.99)**