5.0
2021-10-26
Updated for latest iOS.
4.3
2016-12-30
Fixes bug that prevented Directions from displaying. In addition, more phonics sounds options - alphabet button now allows letter sounds in addition to letter names! We created a database of all the words your child is ever likely to encounter in school - a database of 80,000 words - and coded in the phonics values for each letter. This allows children to create virtually unlimited personalized word lists and listen to the phonics SOUND of each letter - rather than just the letter name.
4.2
2016-12-21
More phonics sounds options - alphabet button now allows letter sounds in addition to letter names! We created a database of all the words your child is ever likely to encounter in school - a database of 80,000 words - and coded in the phonics values for each letter. This allows children to create virtually unlimited personalized word lists and listen to the phonics SOUND of each letter - rather than just the letter name.
4.1
2016-11-01
Now includes phonics database of 80,000 words! We created a database of all the words your child is ever likely to encounter in school - and coded in the phonics values for each letter. This allows children to create virtually unlimited personalized word lists and listen to the phonics SOUND of each letter - rather than just the letter name. We also listened to suggestions from parents of children with special needs and added an "Extremely Lenient" setting. This limits error notifications in order to reduce the frustration of children with limited fine motor dexterity.
4.0
2016-10-17
Fixes bug that caused problems with iOS 10.
3.0
2013-01-10
Now for iPhone and iPod too! This update is a universal app, so you can use your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to practice writing with shaving cream, ketchup, and all the other fun textures of "Touch and Write." Thanks for your requests for this update - you can see we listen to our customers! Note: if you have an older iPhone or iPod touch - previous to iPhone 4 - the animations may run slower.
2.0
2012-11-01
New option: Letter SOUNDS! Tap the Phonics Button to switch between Letter Names or Letter Sounds as you write letters! Thanks for all your input - and wonderful compliments. We value our customers, and we listen to you! Also in this update: 2 new word families - the AP family and the OP family; audio for the top 100 boys' and girls' names; audio for the numbers 10-50; a dash for practicing phone numbers; letter style in all balloons is now consistent with tracing letters (involves changes to balloons for small a, g, q, y, and 0-9); text box for "Add New List" is now multi-line with text wrapping. Thanks for all your suggestions!
1.3
2012-06-11
Thanks for all your input! We are listening, and in this version we have included: 1) A repeat/skip button to skip over or repeat words; 2) Black paper for visually impaired learners; 3) A fix for capital T – down stroke is now first. Previous updates: Version 1.2 added new word families. Version 1.1 fixed a bug that caused a crash on some devices. Thanks again for all your suggestions and compliments! Please feel free to contact us at fizzbrain@gmail.com with any problems, questions or comments. We value our customers and we promise to respond!
1.2
2012-06-02
Yesterday an Occupational Therapist wrote us: "The k and 1st grade kids are really engaged! One of them worked for 15 minutes -- the most we have seen him do in weeks." -- Coming up soon: We have received many requests for a button to allow children to repeat or skip over a word. We hear you loud and clear, and should have this update out shortly! Also, thanks for the tip on capital T - we will fix it! AND we will be adding black paper for visually impaired children. Thanks for all your input! In the meantime, we also had requests for more word families, so we have added the –ap and –op family, as well as a brighter, more colorful icon that matches the app's color scheme! Previous updates: Version 1.1 fixed a bug that caused a crash on some devices (thanks for the heads up!) and added two word families: the –at and –an family.
1.1
2012-05-12
Thanks for all your input - we listen to you! We are working on an update right now and we'll include some of your helpful suggestions! -- The current version 1.1 fixes a bug that caused a crash on some devices - thanks so much for the heads up! Also adds 2 NEW word lists: the -at Family (at, bat, cat...) and the -an Family (an, ban, can...)! Please contact us at fizzbrain@gmail.com with any suggestions, problems or questions - we value our customers and always listen! Search YouTube for "Touch and Write App" to see how it works, or locate the FizzBrainApps channel.