Letter Formation
This site has excellent animations which provide a good model for learners starting to write letters. They indicate the starting points and proper strokes required. Works well on an interactive whiteboard.
Sky Writer
A handwriting demonstration tool which demonstrates correct letter formation. It works well as a whole class activity on an interactive whiteboard or in a group situation on a tablet. It includes a cursive writing option.
Learning Letters and Words through Play Activities
Help your child to learn letters and words through play activities with this guide for parents by Topmarks.
The Treasure Map
An animated story about children who find a treasure map. Great as a story or it could be used as a story writing idea. Good also for following directions. Best in full screen mode.
Neferchichi's Tomb
Free clip art related to Ancient Egypt for personal and school use. You can find out about writing in hieroglyphs and Gods and Godesses.
GCSE Bitesize - Irish
Revise for GCSE Irish with BBC Bitesize. There are listening, speaking, reading and writing sections.
