Are there any free resources available to help with ds2's literacy?

[Curiousmama]

DS2 is yr 3 (8) and is struggling with literacy. He used to write neatly but now they want him to do joined up it's not so good. He had an IEP plan. I know the school can advise but I find mumsnet usually more helpful

Have a look at sparklebox.co.uk It is a resource site that many infant and junior teachers use, and it has some great materials.

thank you for that.

Lots of fun handwriting practice here:

Includes patterns to help fine motor control

Eureka

Here
Scroll down to Let's Write letters - fun interactive writing.

donnayoung.org/penmanship/index.htm

www.firstforlearning.com/Agreement.php
Costs £20 to print(!), but viewing animations is free.

www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/earlyict/writingRepeater_v5.html