Made of clear, unbreakable plastic, these templates are designed to train and develop perceptual skills at reading and handwriting levels. Designed for beginning handwriting instruction, they mechanically guide the properly angled pencil through each letter configuration. By forcing the hand to lift where normal lift occurs in the handwriting sequence, they allow the learner to correctly form the contour of each letter, build fine motor control, coordinate hand and eye movement, and develop standard stroke patterns. This product received a 2006 Preferred Choice Award from Creative Child Magazine as well as Dr. Toy's Product Excellence Award for 2006.