Learning to write their name
Writing their own name is the first word most children want to write. Most children write their name from memory by about age 5. Start with the letters, then the whole name.
For: Parents and preschool and kindergarten teachers
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- A name is meaningful and motivating, which makes it a great first word.
- Many names start with a capital and continue in lowercase; children often write all capitals at first.
- Name writing alone is not enough: practise the other letters too.
What helps
- Make a name tracing sheet with the free name tracing maker, in your child’s handwriting style.
- Capital first, then lowercase: “Emma”, not “EMMA”.
- Find the letters of the name in books and on signs.
The planstep by step.
1Step 1: capitals
Capitals by family; the first letter of the name is a capital.
2Step 2: lowercase
Lowercase letters by family. Then make your own name sheet with the name tracing maker.
When should a child write their name?
Many children write their name from memory by around age 5, mostly correct and in order. Some letters may still be reversed.
Related packs
The LetterSchool app
Between worksheets: practise in the app
The same letter shapes as this sheet, with instant feedback on every line, animations and stars. Children play, and learn the right formation.