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First Name

Writing children's name

Month 12 · Activity 1 ·   Name Activity  

Instructions

  • Using duct/masking/painters tape and marker together write child’s name a few times on tape
  • Let child use tape label and place on items that belong to him
  • For example, place a name label on drinking cup, pillow, favorite stuffed animal, door to bedroom, etc.

Simplify

Instead of writing name, just use child's first letter of name or initial.

Extend

Encourage child to write his own name on the tape.

Materials

  • duct/masking/painters tape
  • scissors
  • marker
  • various personal belongings (cup, pillow, stuffed animal...)
  • Language Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills