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Pick or type words
Tap a preset (CVC, sight words, digraphs) or paste your own list — comma or newline separated.
Free Teacher Tool
Phonics Writing
Handwriting practice for letters, sight words, CVC, and digraphs. Students trace on lined paper, replay their strokes, and hear each word.
No signup. No paywall. Works on tablets and whiteboards.
Build a writing deck
One word per card. Up to 50 cards.
8 cards will be created
Tip: tap a preset above, then edit the textarea.
Three steps to a writing practice deck
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Choose how to prompt
Show the word, play the word, or both. Pick a language for the spoken voice.
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Hand the device to students
They write on the lined canvas with finger, stylus, or mouse. Replay shows correct stroke direction.
Built for real classrooms
Lined paper canvas
Top, dashed middle, and bottom guide lines — same as a K–2 writing book.
6 pen colors
Black, blue, red, green, amber, purple. Tap to switch — no menu hunting.
Undo, clear & replay
Replay shows pen direction at any speed from 0.25× to 4×.
1–5 lines per card
Slider to fit a single letter, a word, or a short sentence.
Board zoom
Resize the writing area for younger students or interactive whiteboards.
Any language audio
Uses your device's built-in voices — works in EN, ES, FR, VI, ZH, JA, KO, HI, AR and more.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Phonics Writing tool really free?
Yes — it's free, no signup, no paywall. Runs entirely in your browser. Built by teachers, for teachers.
Does this work on a tablet or interactive whiteboard?
Yes. The writing canvas supports finger, stylus, and mouse input on any modern browser — iPad, Surface, Promethean, etc.
Which languages does the audio work in?
Audio uses your device's built-in text-to-speech, so it works in any language your device supports — typically English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Arabic, and more.
Can students replay their writing?
Yes. Once they finish a word, the Replay button plays back the strokes in real time so they can review pen direction. Adjust speed with the slider.
How many words can I add per session?
Up to 50 cards at a time. For a longer set, finish the first deck then click "Start over" with new words.
Does it work offline?
The drawing and replay work offline once the page is loaded. Text-to-speech needs your device's built-in voices — most modern devices have them installed.