Spooky Letters 1.5

Spooky Letters provides an engaging platform for children to practice letter formation in both cursive and pre-cursive styles. The program emphasizes phonetic sound breakdown, which can be particularly beneficial for children with Dyslexia.

Upon completing capital letters, children can access a phonics-based spelling game. Similarly, completing any style of lowercase letters rewards them with a puzzle revealing a character related to the Spooky theme.

10 Benefits of Teaching Cursive Handwriting

1. Ease of introducing cursive penmanship to preschoolers.
2. Reduces letter reversals and confusion.
3. Enhances spelling proficiency.
4. Develops internal control systems useful for learning.
5. Diminishes the potential for errors.
6. Improves reading skills.
7. Encourages recognition of patterns in reading and writing.
8. Reduces erratic spacing between letters and words.
9. Assists left-handed children.
10. Facilitates quick and easy transcription of thoughts onto paper.

The principle of teaching 'Cursive First, Print Later' is supported by Samuel L. Blumenfield in his work, "How Should We Teach Our Children to Write? Cursive First, Print Later!"

The British Dyslexia Association advocates for teaching the continuous cursive style, which presents several advantages for Dyslexic students:

• Cursive writing fosters a 'physical memory' of each letter, aiding in producing correct shapes.
• The left-to-right flow reduces the likelihood of reversing challenging letters such as b/d or p/q.
• There is a clearer distinction between capital and lowercase letters.
• The continuous writing flow ultimately enhances both speed and spelling accuracy.

Spooky Letters offers A-Z posters and additional learning activities available for free on their website.