Teaching aid and method of teaching a learner writing skills

Abstract

A system for teaching learners to write letters of an alphabet uses a plurality of template blocks, each having a cutout corresponding to a letter of the alphabet. A bottom wall of the cutout is covered with all abrasive material to facilitate tactile recognition of the letter shape by the learner. The kit has a plurality of insert members that make letter-forming components, such that one or more insert members fitted in the cutout form the corresponding letter of the alphabet.

1 . A kit of letter writing teaching aids, comprising:
 a plurality of template blocks, each block corresponding to a letter of an alphabet, each of said template blocks being provided with a cutout in the shape of a letter of the alphabet, said cutout having a bottom wall carrying a first textured material;   an insert assembly comprising a plurality of insert members, each insert member forming a letter-building component adapted to be fitted in the cutout of a corresponding template block to form a letter of the alphabet, a bottom surface of each of said insert members carrying a second textured material different from the first textured material; and   at least a first set of letter cards, each card corresponding to a letter of the alphabet.   
     
     
         2 . The kit of  claim 1 , further comprising a second set of cards, each card having indicia thereon corresponding to a letter of the alphabet defined by an image of the letter-building components. 
     
     
         3 . (canceled) 
     
     
         4 . The kit of  claim 1 , further comprising a stand for supporting one or more cards of said at least first set of cards thereon in a generally upright orientation. 
     
     
         5 . (canceled) 
     
     
         6 . The kit of  claim 5 , wherein said first textured material is sandpaper. 
     
     
         7 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein said insert assembly comprises a plurality of different length straight members and a plurality of different radii arcuate members. 
     
     
         8 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein said second textured material forms a protective layer is secured on said bottom surface. 
     
     
         9 . The kit of  claim 8 , wherein said protective layer is formed of soft flexible fabric. 
     
     
         10 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein each of said inserts is colored a distinct color. 
     
     
         11 - 24 . (canceled)