Writing the alphabet 4.9

Mobile phones are now not only used frequently by adults but it has also become very difficult to keep kids of any age away from mobiles either. Since kids find their parents and other adults on the phone consistently, they also get curious about phones and this leads to their interest and sometimes, complete addiction to mobile phones. The role that mobile phones play in our lives is such that its difficult to get rid of phones altogether. Therefore, a better use can be to find educational apps like Writing the Alphabet to teach the kid something too whenever they use the phone. Writing the Alphabet is a writing game that helps children understand the different alphabets, their sounds and how they are written.

The writing app has a genuinely simple premise and since it is designed for smaller kids, it keeps its user interface extremely simple too. One of the most important aspects of any educational app geared for children is that it should be easy to use and should stay on the subject at all times without any adult content of any kind whatsoever. Writing the Alphabet scores well on both these counts. The app has an interface that will guide children from one alphabet to the next seamlessly without the need of elders too after the kid has gotten used to the buttons. Moreover, the app is very keen to stay around its subject and therefore, shows no ads that might be misleading or inappropriate for kids nor are there any pictures within the content that might not be suitable for smaller children.

The app is available in two languages i.e. Spanish and English. The alphabets and numbers taught are the same as far as how they are written. However, the pronunciations and the words associated with the letters are obviously different as per the chosen language. The diversity helps if Spanish is one of the primary languages spoken in the house as kids can relate better with the Spanish language offered in the writing app.

There are three main options available i.e. capital letters, small letters and numbers. You will then be shown letters from A to Z for capital and small letters and from 0 to 9 for numbers. When you tap on any letter or on any number, the alphabet or the number is displayed on the screen. For alphabets, a few associated words that originate from the alphabet are also shown in pictorial form. When the picture is tapped, the word is pronounced as well in order to further enhance the kid's learning. This is extremely useful in helping the kid learn the language as well.

The best thing though about the writing app is how it teaches the kid to write the alphabet correctly. There are guiding lines marked as numbers so as to help the kid understand from where to start and then how to move forward. These guidelines help with the app not accepting the writing if it does not follow the numbered guidelines. This helps the child not only understand the shape but the correct writing process as well.

Features:

• Capital and small letter alphabets available
• Numbers available from 0-9
• Easy to use app interface
• Available in English and Spanish
• Offers picture-laden words for each alphabet
• Nice and clear use of language for pronunciations

Conclusion:

Writing the Alphabet is a simple and easy to use writing app that is extremely useful for parents looking to get their kids started with their initial education. With guidance available in both English and Spanish, the app is great for parents looking to use their kids' addiction to phones to help with their education.