Careful copy detectives
Look closely: was every letter copied in the right order?
For parents and teachers
Playing Careful copy detectives
Each card shows an original word, an arrow and a copied word. Sort it into Exact copy or Changed copy. Look at every letter. Play three rounds with six cards each.
What this game practises
Accurate copying supports written work, but the game cannot observe handwriting movements, pencil hold or legibility. It checks whether a displayed copy preserves the original letters and order. After sorting, copy one short word on paper in the handwriting style taught at school, then compare it carefully with the model.
Progress and trying again
The normal game controls let children finish, save stars on this device and play again. A previous best result is kept when a later attempt scores less. Matching games count incorrect pairs; ordering games score the first check of each round; sorting games give another chance after a mistake. Take time to talk about a choice rather than racing.
Return to the learning collection for curriculum guidance, examples and activities to try away from the screen.