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Letter Trace: Trace letters and numbers the school way

On lined handwriting paper, kids trace one letter at a time with a finger, following a green dot and numbered arrows for each stroke. It starts with straight and curved lines, then capitals, lowercase, numbers and tricky letters like b and d.

  • GradesKindergarten, 1st grade
  • Levels5, from “Lines” to “Tricky ones”
  • A roundAbout 10 questions, a few minutes
  • PriceWith any plan, from $7.99 a month
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A round of Letter Trace on a phone

How Letter Trace works

The 5 levels

  1. Lines
  2. Capitals
  3. Lowercase
  4. Numbers
  5. Tricky ones

What it lines up with in school

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher.

L.K.1.A
Print many capital and lowercase letters.
L.1.1.A
Print all capital and lowercase letters.
K.CC.A.3
Write numbers from 0 to 20.

Practice it at home

Questions about Letter Trace

What grade is Letter Trace for?
Kindergarten and 1st grade. It’s a handwriting game with 5 levels that move up when your kid is ready.
Which standards does Letter Trace cover?
It lines up with Common Core reading and writing L.K.1.A and L.1.1.A and Common Core math K.CC.A.3. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher for the exact match.
Does my kid need to read to play Letter Trace?
No. Every question is read aloud, so kids who are still learning to read can play on their own.
How long is a round of Letter Trace?
About 10 questions, a few minutes. Nine right on the first try and the next round is a level harder; a tough round steps back one.
Is Letter Trace free?
It comes with every plan, from $7.99 a month, with a 7-day free trial. Number Garden and Gator Compare are free.

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