Science-Based

Phonics-Smart
Handwriting™

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About Us

about ABC TUTOR INC.

Every child deserves a joyful start to reading.
At ABC Tutor, we help children with the essential literacy skills they need to thrive. Our free, science-based, Phonics-Smart™ handwriting and reading materials combine songs, lovable characters, and movement to make learning fun, confidence-building, and accessible for all young learners.

To support families, educators, volunteers, and entire school communities, we also provide free training videos that make our program easy to teach and simple to share.

Thanks to our donors, children in underserved communities receive these high-quality resources completely free or at very low cost. Together, we’re making early literacy equitable—and joyful—for every child.


Building Confident Readers Through Play, Songs, & Letters

embedded letter character talking tree with hidden objects and directionality.

Phonics Smart Handwriting™ Materials

Free downloadable teaching materials with lovable characters and clear letter formation.
short vowel cowboy song

Music & Movement Activities

Catchy songs that teach letters and sounds through rhythm and movement.

Teacher & Parent Resources

Free training videos for schools, parents, and volunteers!

Literacy Access Initiative

Bringing playful, phonics-based learning tools to schools and homes that need them most.
Our Mission

We believe handwriting is more than forming letters - it’s the foundation of reading, writing, and confidence.

Our mission is to build children’s early literacy skills with a phonics-based handwriting that uses music, characters, and movement for joyful learning.

Our Impact

What We Do

We produce a phonics-based, evidence-backed handwriting curriculum for children aged 3-7, incorporating adorable embedded characters and fun songs. Materials are donated or offered at low cost to under-performing schools to strengthen early literacy.

Latest News & Updates

Discover the latest stories, updates, and insights

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🎉 LaLa’s Letter Games: Where Handwriting, Reading & JOY Come Together 🎉

🎉 LaLa’s Letter Games: Where Handwriting, Reading & JOY Come Together 🎉 I love games when I teach children how to read.Love them. 💛 And guess what? So do kids. 😄 Through teaching and creating curriculum, I’ve learned something powerful: 👉 When learning feels like play, children stay engaged, build confidence, and learn real skills.👉 When children feel successful, they keep trying — and…
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🌈 LaLa’s Handwriting Letter Sheets: A Multisensory, Research-Based Approach to Early Literacy and Handwriting ✏️

🌈 LaLa’s Handwriting Letter Sheets: A Multisensory, Research-Based Approach to Early Literacy and Handwriting ✏️ LaLa’s Handwriting Letter Sheets offer a joyful, developmentally aligned system that blends handwriting instruction, phonics foundations, multisensory learning, and character-driven engagement. Designed for young learners, these sheets combine embedded letter characters, directional handwriting cues, line-placement guidance, songs and videos, playdough activities, and hidden learning features—all informed by the latest…
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🧩 ✏️ The Foundation Builder: How La La’s Letters Teaches Letter Sounds and Names the Science of Reading Way

🧩 ✏️ The Foundation Builder: How La La’s Letters Teaches Letter Sounds and Names the Science of Reading Way Learning to read is one of the most remarkable milestones in a child’s life.For parents, it can feel like magic.For teachers, it’s a marathon of patience, strategy, and science. But what if there were a research-backed approach that transforms the difficult task of memorizing 52…
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✏️ Straight-Line Letters: The Smart Order for Teaching Straight Capitals —— (L → T → I → H → E → F)

✏️ Straight-Line Letters: The Smart (and Musical!) Way to Teach Capitals L → T → I → H → E → F When little writers begin learning handwriting, not all straight letters are created equal!Some are simple two-stroke confidence builders, while others require precise spacing, rhythm, and even a bit of self-control. Understanding why certain letters come first—and adding music to the mix—helps teachers…
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Solving the B-D Flip: Handwriting Magic for Young Writers

The Scenario: You ask your student to write "bed," and they proudly produce "deb." Sound familiar? The 'b' and 'd' letter reversal is one of the most common—and persistent—hiccups in early literacy. It’s frustrating for kids, and confusing for parents and teachers. But don't worry, the struggle isn't a sign of poor learning; it’s a natural result of how the young brain processes visual…
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Unleash the Power of the Pen: Why Cursive is Making a Triumphant Comeback (and Why Your Child Needs It!)

Is cursive just a nostalgic relic from a bygone era? For years, it seemed so, with keyboards and touchscreens dominating our lives. But exciting new research and a growing understanding of child development are proving that cursive writing is anything but old-fashioned. In fact, it's a powerful tool that offers incredible benefits for our children's brains, hands, and academic futures!   If you've ever…
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The Handwriting Secret Weapon: Why Continuous Stroke Wins!

Tired of the endless "b vs. d" battles? Does your student get stuck lifting their pencil mid-letter? If you're an educator or parent working with early writers, you know the frustration. Handwriting instruction can sometimes feel like trying to teach a new language, stroke by stroke. The good news? The research points to a clear winner in the manuscript world: the continuous stroke method!…
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The Power of Playful Learning: How Joy Sparks Literacy

In classrooms across the country, teachers are facing a growing challenge — how to keep young learners engaged while building strong literacy skills. For children ages 3–7, the early years are full of movement, music, and imagination. Yet, traditional handwriting and phonics lessons often ask them to sit still and memorize, separating learning from the joy that naturally drives curiosity. At ABC Tutor Inc.,…

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