This learning tool was developed over the course of two weeks to promote playful learning of the South Indian script—Malayalam. Malayalam and Tamil belong to a class of alpha-syllabic writing systems called ‘Vattezhuthu,’ which essentially translates to rounded writing or rounded script—highlighting the loop-like characteristics of the letters. Most letters in Malayalam are composed of a single loop. We drew inspiration from the looped hand movements often seen in the ceremonies of Vidhyarambham and the art of making ‘kolam.’ For children, these hand movements result in small muscle development that aids in writing, eye-hand coordination, grasping basic strokes, and letter perception—among other positive attributes. The concept behind ‘Valli’ is to use one single thread to loop around spokes on a board to form the loops that compose the Malayalam language. Additionally, a typeface has been designed using these prototypes to aid children in tracing the loops across the board when the base is transparent. This typeface is minimal, breaking down the letters into their most rudimentary loops, and features small, distinct arrows that can be easily followed along. These arrows guide children step-by-step, ensuring they learn the correct formation of each letter. The typeface not only helps in learning to writing but also enhances the learning experience by making it interactive and engaging. Currently, this innovative typeface is still in development, aiming to refine the process and make learning Malayalam more accessible and enjoyable for children.