A familiar place to start.
Choose your school style and something worth writing. A letter, a name, a word they love.
- Choose a familiar school style
- Make the words their own
- Set the right practice level
Free app for teachers and families
Teach handwriting.Bring a b c to life.
New Zealand · Basic print · Basic print
Show each stroke in your school’s handwriting style. Create activities with names, spelling words and sentences, then present, print and share them.
Try a lesson before creating an account · no subscription required.
A quick look inside Handwriting Boost
Letter formation
Little letters.A confident start.
Show them where to start, which way to go, and how each letter comes together. One stroke at a time.
Explore letter formationYour own words
Their name.Their favourite things.
Turn names, classroom words and little sentences into practice that means something to them.
Make practice personalPrint & practise
From the screento the page.
Model a letter together, then put pencil to paper. Move from tracing to copying to writing independently.
Explore everyday practiceSchool styles
Looks like school.Feels familiar.
Choose a handwriting model that fits your school and learners. Keep practice consistent from classroom to home.
Find your school’s styleA SMALL ROUTINE. A STRONG BEGINNING.Good habits start
Good habits start
with a little practice.
A clear model. Something meaningful to write. Room to have a go.
Bring the little things together, without adding to your to-do list.
Make every stroke clear.
Watch the letter form together. Slow it down, pause, and replay the parts that need another look.
- Watch each stroke take shape
- Pause, slow down and replay
- Model it for the whole class
Time for pencil and paper.
Print a practice sheet. Trace, copy, then try it independently, with room to find their rhythm.
- Print a practice sheet
- Trace, copy and have a go
- Practise at school or at home
A little, often.
Save the activities that work and come back to them. Build a familiar routine, one little letter at a time.
- Save activities for another day
- Build a familiar routine
- Celebrate the little moments
LETTER FORMATION
A better way to showhow letters grow.
01See each stroke take shape
02Slow down the tricky bits
PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE
Their words.A world of possibility.
01Start with something that matters
02The right amount of support
FROM CLASSROOM TO KITCHEN TABLE
One little activity.So many ways to use it.
01Model it for the whole class
02Make room for pencil and paper
REGIONAL HANDWRITING MODELS
The style they know.The consistency they need.
01A familiar model
02The same letters, wherever they learn
A LITTLE BOOST, WHEREVER THEY LEARN.For every little writer.
For every little writer.
And everyone in their corner.
One classroom. One kitchen table. New entrant and primary classrooms.
Start with the learners in front of you.
FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Less prep.More little breakthroughs.
Bring clear modelling and purposeful practice into your day. Start with your own classroom and the children in it.
- Activities built around your teaching
- Whole-class modelling and printable practice
- Your school’s handwriting style
FOR YOUR KITCHEN TABLE
A little practice.A moment to be proud of.
Support the letters they are learning at school, or make handwriting part of your home learning routine. Go at their pace.
- Practise names and words they know
- Replay a letter as often as they need
- Print a sheet and give it a go
FOR YOUR EARLY YEARS TEAM
A shared approach.A strong beginning.
Give your team a familiar way to model letters and prepare practice. Build a consistent handwriting routine across your early years classrooms.
- A shared school workspace
- Consistent handwriting styles
- Activities to model, print and share
HANDWRITING MODELS · NEW ZEALAND
Find your school’s model.
Basic print, with optional joined handwriting.
New Zealand · Basic print
Aa Bb Cc
Basic printMake a sheet in this styleNew Zealand · Joined handwriting · optional
Aa Bb Cc
Joined handwriting · optionalMake a sheet in this styleRegional names describe the available models. Compare the formation and joins with your school’s approach.
LET’S MAKE IT SIMPLEGood questions.
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Find practical guidance for your next activity.
Explore the help centreWhat is Handwriting Boost?
Handwriting Boost is a standalone app for modelling letter formation and creating handwriting practice. Choose a school style, make activities with your own words, present them and print practice sheets.
Who is it for?
Teachers, families and schools, for new entrant and primary classrooms. Choose a model and level of support that suit the learner and your school’s approach.
Which handwriting styles can I use?
Basic print, with optional joined handwriting. Basic print is the starting choice. Joined handwriting is an optional extension when it suits the learner and the school’s approach; it is not a required next step. Māori macrons are supported in the app.
Do children write on a screen?
The screen demonstrates letter formation. Children can then practise with pencil and paper using printable activities. You can choose tracing, copying or independent practice in the app.
Can I use my own words?
Yes. Make activities with names, classroom vocabulary and short sentences. Choose a handwriting style, line size and practice level, then save, present, print or share the activity.
Does Handwriting Boost use AI?
No. Handwriting Boost uses prepared letter-formation paths and handwriting fonts. It models letters and creates practice activities; it does not generate writing or assess a child’s work with AI.
Is Handwriting Boost free?
Yes. Home and individual teacher workspaces are free, with no subscription or payment method required. Shared school workspaces are arranged separately: contact us with your school’s requirements.
Can I use the free version with my class?
Yes. Individual teachers can use Handwriting Boost free with their classes, including modelling, saved activities, printing and sharing practice. You only need to contact us if you want a shared workspace across your school.
What support is included?
Free access is self-service, with a getting started guide and searchable help centre. You can report a problem by email, but personal training, setup calls and guaranteed response times are not included. School setup and support are agreed before proceeding.
TODAY, A LETTER. TOMORROW, A STORY.Make room for their
Make room for their
next “I did it!”
A clear beginning. A little practice. A proud little writer.
Give them a little Handwriting Boost.
First letterMy own nameA little practiceA proud moment