My name

It is a big help if children can write their name before they go to school because that can be a useful link for teachers to use when teaching them other words or letters. Young children go through stages of writing before they become competent so as teachers we support these stages bridging the children s accuracy and knowledge sensitively so that their confidence remains intact.

Children get a sense of pride from saying, "I can write my name". It is an important part of forming their identity.

We encourage the children to be able to recognize their name on sight before they start school also. Obviously naming clothing, lunchboxes and so on helps reinforce the recognition of their name.

If your child is struggling to recognize their name concentrate on the beginning letter as a starting point of recognition. As they make connections they will become more familiar with the other letters in their name.