Loopling

Loopling is a web app from TapApp that teaches children cursive handwriting through tracing on a screen. A child follows a storybook trail from A to Z, tracing each letter in uppercase and lowercase on ruled guides with Zaner-Bloser-style letter forms, with arrows showing the stroke order and direction. Checkpoints along the trail unlock badges, and a Numbers Corner adds numeral practice. Play breaks are built in to keep sessions short.

The content is arranged in three age paths. Ages 4 to 6 trace uppercase and lowercase letters. Ages 7 to 9 add a word after each letter so the child practises joining. Ages 10 and up trace richer words with definitions and space to write on their own. The site's explanation of why cursive matters cites research on hand-eye coordination, spelling and letter confusion, and positions the app as a complement to pencil-and-paper practice rather than a replacement; printable worksheets are also offered.

Loopling is a paid subscription. A Standard plan is $49 per year for up to two children, each with their own trail, and a Family plan is $69 per year for up to five children; monthly billing is also available. A parent can try a letter and a number for free before choosing a plan. Accounts are created by the parent with Google or email sign-in, plans renew until cancelled, and access continues to the end of the paid period after cancellation. There are no ads.

Because tracing happens with a finger or stylus on a screen, the app works best on a tablet; a mouse on a laptop is workable but less natural. Loopling fits homeschool families in grades 1 to 5 who want structured, self-paced cursive practice with some gamification, and it pairs well with a printed cursive workbook for the paper half of the skill.