Printing of Name

Steps for Printing of Name

1. Recognizing

2. Tracing - Print your child's name and have them trace over each letter with a

pencil/marker/crayon/etc. or their finger.

3. Writing- Print your child's name and have them try to print it below on their own.

At this age, children should always have a visual to look at. This will help with

letter formation.

Here are a few tips for at home:

• Always print your child's name with the first letter capital and the others lower case.

• Always have them print their name on the upper left-hand side of the paper. This will usually prevent them from printing it backwards.

• Help your child hold the pencil correctly.

• Say the letters with your child as they print them.

• Many children cannot grip a pencil and therefore have difficulty printing. This is due to weak fine motor skills. Check out the tips for for strengthening these skills under the fine motor link.

Name activities:

• Label items with your child's name.

• Ask and say the letters in your child's name.

• Write each letter of you child's name on a card. Then have them put the letters in order.