First Name
Child portrait and practice writing their name
Month 9 · Activity 1 · Name Activity
Instructions
- Have a picture of the child available or let child draw a self portrait
- Ask child to select a black sheet of paper
- Glue picture on the paper
- Using a white crayon or piece of chalk let child write his name under the picture
- Place this picture with name in a prominent spot in the home
Simplify
An enriching learning experience for a child is to say and recognize his name. Remember to help them learn their name by using it often in conversation and by seeing it in print. Label pictures and papers by writing a child's name on the item for the child to see.
Click here for a fun song about learning names.
Extend
Click here to see an easy way to make a puzzle from a child's name using a piece of cardstock and a piece of foam paper.
Use a child's last name for the activity if the child knows his first name.
QUESTIONS FOR A CHILD
You have done so many wonderful things, which accomplishment are you most proud of?
What is one thing you would change about our home?
Materials
- picture of child (or have them draw a self-portrait)
- black sheet of paper
- glue stick
- white crayon or piece of chalk
Language Skills
Motor Skills
Social Skills
Problem Solving Skills
