Reading, writing and drawing at their pace

Practice reading and writing on a tablet or paper

Dotty brings together handwriting, reading and drawing activities adapted to every learner’s pace. Practice directly on a tablet with a compatible digital stylus, or create personalized worksheets to print.

See how it works
  • Practice on a tablet or print worksheets as PDFs.
  • Customize fonts, guides, size, spacing and colors.
  • Follow guided activities and save your progress.

For children aged 4 and up, with support from families, teachers or professionals.

Dotty screen showing reading and writing activities

Quick answers

Quick answers before you start

Before diving in, here are brief answers to the most common questions.

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Who is Dotty for?

For children practicing reading, writing or drawing, with support from families, teachers or professionals.

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Do I always need to print?

No. You can practice directly on a tablet or download the activities as PDFs to use on paper.

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Can it be personalized?

Yes. Adjust fonts, size, spacing, colors, background and guide lines for each activity.

WHY DOTTY

Calm learning, on screen or on paper

Illustration of Dotty writing with a pencil

Every child learns differently and at their own pace. Dotty offers a simple space to practice reading, writing and drawing without pressure, with activities that can be completed directly on a tablet or printed for use on paper.

Families and teachers can adjust each activity so the content feels clearer, more comfortable and better suited to the learner’s level.

The activity adapts to the learner, not the other way around

Adjust text size and spacing, colors, fonts and guide lines. Dotty helps create a more comfortable experience for both digital practice and paper-based learning.

WHAT IS DOTTY

An app to practice, create and progress at your pace

Dotty brings handwriting, reading and drawing activities together in one place. Choose an activity, follow a guided learning journey or create personalized exercises from your own text.

Practice directly on a tablet with a digital stylus, save your progress and continue on another device. When you prefer screen-free learning, download the activities as PDFs and print them.

Features

A flexible way to practice every day

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Handwriting and tracing

Practice print or cursive handwriting with guide lines and dotted tracing that help learners follow each letter shape.

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More comfortable reading

Choose between standard fonts and OpenDyslexic, and adjust the text for greater clarity and readability.

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Practice directly on a tablet

Complete activities with a compatible digital stylus, without needing to print.

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Create your own exercises

Turn any text into a reading or writing activity adapted to the learner’s level and interests.

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From tablet to paper

Download worksheets as PDFs and use them at home, in class or during a support session.

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Continue where you left off

Create an account and keep your activities and progress synchronized across devices.

One activity, three ways to practice

On a tablet

Write, trace and draw directly with a compatible digital stylus. Save progress and continue whenever you like.

On paper

Download worksheets as PDFs and print them for screen-free practice at home or in the classroom.

On a phone

Practice, review and pick up where you left off from your phone. Keep activities and progress with you.

You choose the format and device. Dotty adapts to the moment and the learner.

How it works

Start practicing in just a few minutes

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Choose how you want to learn

Explore writing, reading and drawing activities, follow the recommended journey or create one from scratch.

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Personalize the experience

Adjust fonts, guides, size, spacing, colors and background.

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Practice your way

Complete the activity on a tablet with a digital stylus or download it as a PDF to print.

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Save your progress

Sign in to synchronize your progress and continue on another device.

Testimonials

Small progress you can feel

Every activity can become a small step forward: writing with more confidence, reading more comfortably or enjoying learning again.

"My son avoided writing. With Dotty we make sheets about topics he loves and he’s regained confidence."

"I teach mixed levels. Dotty lets me prepare adapted sheets without wasting time."

"My niece felt overwhelmed by long texts. Now we work with sheets made to fit her."

Safety and peace of mind

An app designed to support every practice session

Dotty combines prepared activities, visual personalization and synchronized progress so families and teachers can adapt learning without making it complicated.

  • Reading, writing and drawing activities
  • Practice on a tablet or paper
  • OpenDyslexic and visual settings
  • Simple for families, teachers and professionals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dotty for?

For children who are learning or practicing reading and writing, and for the families, teachers and professionals who support them. Activities can be adjusted to different levels, paces and visual preferences.

Can children practice directly on a tablet?

Yes. Activities can be completed on a tablet with a compatible digital stylus.

Can I also print the worksheets?

Yes. You can download activities as PDFs and print them for paper-based practice at home, in class or during support sessions.

Can I create activities with my own text?

Yes. Write or paste the text you want, choose the activity type and personalize its presentation before practicing or printing it.

Does Dotty include ready-made activities?

Yes. You will find a growing collection of writing, reading and drawing activities, plus a guided journey to progress step by step.

Is progress saved?

Yes. When you create a Dotty account, you can save your progress and keep it synchronized across devices.

Is Dotty designed for people with dyslexia?

Dotty includes OpenDyslexic and options to adjust size, spacing, colors and background. These tools let each person adapt text presentation to their preferences, although Dotty does not replace professional assessment or support.

Does it cost anything?

You can download Dotty and start for free with a few included worksheets, a selection of premium worksheets to try and one custom worksheet of your own. If you want to keep using the full plan, create unlimited custom worksheets, export and print without limits, and import complete shared worksheets, you can unlock Dotty Pro with a one-time in-app purchase. There are no subscriptions or recurring payments.

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Every trace matters. Start today with Dotty.

Discover reading, writing and drawing activities to practice on a tablet or paper, always at the learner’s own pace.

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