First Name

Identifying letters in a child's name and listen to ABC (The Alphabet Song) 

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Video

Materials

• magnetic alphabet letters or individual index card/paper with letters in a child's name
• magnetic cookie sheet or refrigerator door

Completion

• Together select the letters needed to spell a child’s name
• Spell a child’s name on the cookie sheet using the magnetic letters
• Remove the first letter saying the name and sound of the letter and give to the child
• Have the child replace the letter in the proper spot saying aloud name and sound of the letter
• Remove the second letter saying the name and sound of the letter and give to the child
• Have the child replace the letter in the proper spot saying aloud name and sound of the letter
• Repeat until all letters are replaced
• Mix up all the letters and together place in the correct order for the child’s name
• Listen together to the ABC Song (The Alphabet Song) or Watch/Listen here and begin to sing along.  Listen to the sound of the letter that begins the child’s first name.