User Guide

press a number again. If you do not make your selection within a

few seconds, the unit will automatically choose a number for you.

4. If you do not write the number correctly after three tries, the unit will

encourage you to write a different number.

5. During your writing, you can press the Repeat button to see the

number formed again on the screen, or you can press the Erase

button to erase your writing from the screen.

6. If you already are familiar with printing numbers, you may advance

to Level 2 for additional practice.

4. CURSIVE WRITING

This activity will teach you how to write cursive letters in both uppercase

and lowercase forms. While we teach the Zaner-Bloser method of

writing, the unit will also accept the D’Nealian method of writing for

correct answers.

1. Press the activity button “CURSIVE WRITING”.

2. Choose a letter by pressing a letter button.

3. On the LCD screen, you will see the cursive

letter strokes taught step by step. Watch the LCD screen as it shows

you the proper steps in forming a letter. Practice writing a letter in

any of the Smart Writer spaces. If you have written the cursive letter

correctly, you will hear a positive response such as “What a smart

writer! You wrote the uppercase A”. Then you will be instructed to

press another letter button. If you do not make your selection within

a few seconds, the unit will automatically choose one for you.

ACTIVITIES

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