MagicTrace™ Numbers Practice Book

Numbers written the right way round, from the start

Backwards 3s and mirrored 5s are almost universal at this age, and they're not a sign anything is wrong. They happen because a child is copying a shape they've seen without knowing where the pen is supposed to start. Corrected often enough, the wrong version becomes the habit — and habits are much harder to undo than to build.

The Numbers Practice Book solves it before it starts. The grooved channel only lets the pen travel one way, so every digit gets formed correctly whether anyone is watching or not.

Why you'll love it

• No more backwards digits. The groove sets the starting point and direction for each number.
• 0–9, then counting. Digit formation first, then early counting practice.
• Endlessly reusable. The magic ink fades on its own, so one page lasts hundreds of attempts.
• Confidence, not correction. They get it right on their own instead of being told they got it wrong.
• Five minutes a day is enough. Short, consistent sessions beat long forced ones.

How it works

Your child traces the grooved digit with the magic ink pen. The ink is clearly visible while they write, then fades on its own after roughly 10–15 minutes and the page is blank again. Wipe-clean, tear-resistant pages built for daily handling.

What's included

• 1 × MagicTrace Numbers Practice Book — digits 0–9 and early counting practice

Pen and grip trainer are sold separately, or included in the full MagicTrace Grooved Handwriting Workbook Set.

Perfect for

• Children who reverse numbers when writing
• Pre-K and kindergarten kids starting number formation
• Homeschool families working through one skill at a time
• Anyone whose child has finished the alphabet book and is ready for numbers

Works with MagicTrace

Same grooved system, same magic ink pen as the rest of the MagicTrace family. If you already have a set, this slots straight into the routine you've built.

Worth knowing: the 4-Book Set includes this book plus three others for $34.95 — less than two individual books.

FAQ

Does a pen come with it?
No — individual books are the book only. The pen and grip trainer come with the full 4-Book Set, or separately.

Is this the same book as the one in the set?
Yes, identical.

My child still writes 3s backwards. Will this help?
The groove physically guides the stroke in the correct direction, which is what most children need. Consistency matters more than any single session.

What age is it for?
Aimed at children aged 3 to 8.

Should I buy this or the full set?
If numbers are the only gap, buy this. If you want the whole progression, the 4-Book Set is better value.

Complete your MagicTrace kit

• MagicTrace Grooved Handwriting Workbook Set — all four books plus pen and grip trainer, $34.95
• MagicTrace Sibling Set (2 Sets) — two complete sets for two children