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title: "Wordtrail | Beacon | Ilmiya Programs"
description: "Connect word recognition with tracing and handwriting practice."
url: "https://ilmiya.com/programs/catalog/wordtrail/"
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[Beacon](https://ilmiya.com/programs/beacon/)Handwriting

# Wordtrail

Connect word recognition with tracing and handwriting practice.

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## Scope

Early English handwriting and word formation. The focus is on readable letter shapes, familiar words and a gradual move from tracing to independent writing.

Program

[Beacon](https://ilmiya.com/programs/beacon/)

Subject

English Foundations

Learners

PreK–Grade 5

Format

Course & applet

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## Skills & knowledge

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Letter formation

Practise forming readable letters.

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Writing familiar words

Trace and write words used in early reading.

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Independent practice

Continue handwriting practice on printable sheets.

Part of a connected reading approach. [Read the IES foundational reading guidance](https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/WWC/PracticeGuide/21).

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## Worksheets

Printable resources to use alongside your teaching.

[All Beacon worksheets](https://ilmiya.com/activities/programs/beacon/)

-   [**Uppercase letter tracing**PreK–Grade 1PDF](https://ilmiya.com/activities/letter-tracing/)
-   [**Lowercase letter tracing**Beginning readers and writersPDF](https://ilmiya.com/activities/lowercase-letter-tracing/)
-   [**Uppercase and lowercase pairs**Beginning readers and writersPDF](https://ilmiya.com/activities/letter-pair-tracing/)
-   [**Pencil control paths**Beginning readers and writersPDF](https://ilmiya.com/activities/pencil-control/)
-   [**Alphabet letter matching**Beginning readers and writersPDF](https://ilmiya.com/activities/alphabet-letter-match/)
-   [**Grade 1: Short a**Grade 1PDF](https://ilmiya.com/activities/spelling-1-short-a/)

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## More in Beacon

-   [**Phonics Blending**Decoding](https://ilmiya.com/programs/catalog/phonics-blending/)
-   [**Spelling**Encoding](https://ilmiya.com/programs/catalog/spelling/)
-   [**SoundTrain**Letters & sounds](https://ilmiya.com/programs/catalog/soundtrain/)

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[Back to Beacon](https://ilmiya.com/programs/beacon/)

Find the right scope for your learners. [Talk to our team](https://ilmiya.com/contact-us/).

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