About this app

Alphablocks and Numberblocks, How to Write is a hands-on, fun way for children to learn to write, packed with brand new Writing Magic.

Imagine if the letters of the alphabet and numbers came to life to teach your child how to write... This is exactly what happens in How to Write! Join your favourite characters from the hit CBeebies shows, Alphablocks and Numberblocks, as they find their way home, helping children practise fine motor skills and letter formation accompanied by catchy rhymes along the way.

This app is brought to you by top educators and experts in play from the BAFTA award-winning creators of Numberblocks and Blue Zoo animation studios.


How does Alphablocks and Numberblocks, How to Write help your child?

"Alphablocks and Numberblocks, How to Write helps children build confidence as they practise fine motor skills covering the foundational line shapes that they will need to form letters. The journey is carefully scaffolded, taking children through generic practice lines, pre-letter lines and letter formation. A brilliant app!" Professor Kate Ruttle, Early Years Writing expert and advisor to Alphablocks Ltd.

1. Carefully scaffolded learning trajectory, designed by top literacy educators and experts in play.
2. This app is fun, educational and safe, being COPPA and GDPR-K compliant and 100% ad-free.
3. All presented through a safe, 100% ad-free, digital game for your child to explore.



Featuring…

- Pre-writing lines to help children practise fine motor skills.
- Letters are carefully broken down into four letter families, based on similarities of shape: Bouncy, Straight Line, Curly and Zigzag letter families.
- Within each letter family, letters are introduced with the simplest first, so children can build up their skills confidently.
- Pre-letter lines help children to repeat the key movement in each letter and numeral, as carefully specified by our literacy experts.
- Letter and numeral tracing practise, accompanied by special writing rhymes for each letter of the alphabet and numbers 0-9 help children to remember the movements!
- A fun adventure, helping each Alphablock and Numberblock find their way home... and ultimately customising their home with a fun surprise!



Privacy & Safety
At Blue Zoo Productions Ltd. and Alphablocks Ltd., your child’s privacy and safety is the first priority for us. There are no ads in the app and we will never share personal information with any 3rd parties or sell this on. You can find out more in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service:
Privacy Policy: https://www.learningblocks.tv/privacy-policy
Terms of Service: https://www.learningblocks.tv/terms-of-service

New features

• New pre-writing lines featuring Numberblocks 0-9.
• Pre-writing lines help repeat the key movement in each number, as carefully specified by our literacy experts.
• Number tracing practice, accompanied by a special number writing rhyme for numbers 0-9.
• Updated home screen with different ways to access your child's favourite Alphablock and Numberblock.
• A fun Alphablock and Numberblock podium scene, so your child can easily choose their favourite character.