Learning aid. The invention disclosed here is a system to aid the user in learning. The preferred embodiment is intended to aid the user in learning to write. Some embodiments of the invention disclosed here are printed sheets having a traceable pattern rendered in multiple colors, with each intended stroke indicated in a different color. In some, the pattern is a symbol which is part of a written language. In some, the symbol is a letter. In some, the symbol is a logogram. In some, the pattern is a symbol which is part of a mathematical notation. In some, the symbol is a numeral. Some include arrows indicating the direction in which strokes should be made. In some, there are printed numbers indicating an order in which strokes should be made. Some are systems having a printed sheet and a pocket capable of housing the printed sheet, the pocket having a transparent or translucent outer layer, the outer layer being capable of readily adhering conventional dry erase inks and the outer layer also readily able to dry-release the inks. In some, there is also a pouch suitable for the storage of dry erase markers. In some, the printed sheet has a traceable pattern rendered in a plurality of colors, with each intended stroke indicated in a different color. In some, there is also a pouch suitable for the storage of dry erase markers and further having a dry erase marker.