"Sturdy stencils, not flimsy. Purchased for 3-yr. old son who was experiencing frustration with a few letters he could not get 'just right'. He now happily practices on the stencil and then goes back to the paper and smiles as he writes his alphabet and name. I use them for stenciling names on kids' property (i.e. craft supply boxes, recycle box), and my 4 yr. old uses them for just about everything!"