CCS Elementary - Writing!

Whether just learning to write, practicing already-learned skills, or mastering new writing concepts, these interactive programs and apps for iPad, iPhone, and computer will help you stay out of the summer heat and ahead of the game!  

Writing Wizard - Learn to write letters and words!  Highly customizable, this engaging and thorough app practices tracing letters, numbers and words while teaching letter names and phonetic sounds.  Parents can adjust settings according to child's progress and reinforcement needs.  (Ages 4 and up; $4.99, iPad, iPhone, Android)

- Download Writing Wizard

Kids Writing Pad Lite - a basic, large-lined writing pad useful for practicing letters, numbers, and beginning words.  Draw letters for practice, erase and draw again!  Paper style can be selected from different options.  (Ages 5 and up; $0.99; iPhone, iPad)

- Download Kids Writing Pad Lite

Storybird - Create beautiful books to share online and in print!  Choose from a variety of illustrations and build a story around them.  Users under the age of 13 must provide a parent's email address to become a storybird. (Ages 6 and up; Free; Website)

- Visit Storybird website

StoryBuilder - Using both auditory and visual prompts, this app asks questions about a picture, then knits answers together into a story.  Kids can also record their own story without prompts.  Stories can be saved and shared via email.  Each level builds on the previous level.  (Ages 6 and up; $3.99; iPhone, iPad)
- Download StoryBuilder