How to Teach Your Preschooler to Spell and Write their Name

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By AutumnLeavz
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Fridge Magnets are an Excellent Tool!

Your preschooler will jump at the chance to learn their name. Spelling aloud and being able to write it are major accomplishments that your child will be proud of.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

fridge magnets
pencil, crayon, markers
paper

Step 1

First you will want to teach them to spell their name aloud. It is a good idea to start with the first name only and then when that is mastered, I like to add the last name and then work on the middle and putting it all together.
To spell their first name aloud, make it a song like tune. For example if your child's name is Amber you could spell it to the tune to bingo..."A-M-B-E-R and Amber is her name-o". Even if not putting it to a musical tune, at least say it in a rhythmic tone.
Spell it to your child frequently and have them say it back to you and with you throughout the day.
Step 2

Next you will want to move on to writing the name on paper and forming letters properly.
You can do this even if your child has not had formal letter practice.
First write the name in large print slowly and properly so that your child can see. Tell them "First we write an A." and on and on.
Step 3

Next place your hand over your child's and help them to write their name on the paper. Do so slowly and talk about it while you're doing it. "To make an A we need to make a big A. We go down down and across". Do this with each letter of their name.
Step 4

Help your child to write their name by themselves. Any mistakes can be easily corrected in a positive tone.
Have your child practice frequently but do not push them to do it if they are tired or not interested at the time.
Step 5

You can use fridge magnets to spell their name on the fridge and have them show you how. You can use glue to write their name and have them sprinkle glitter on it. You can also make a game out of finding letters to spell it correctly.