Activity

Letters in My Name/Friend's Name

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After kids learn how to write their names, have them explore each letter with a fun worksheet. They write the letters in their names in the left column, then decipher which letters in the alphabet are not in their name. The second page prompts them to compare the letters in their friends' names with the letters in their own name.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use during the first week of school to help kids get to know each other
  • Have advanced learners include their middle and last names in the activity
  • Model the worksheet on the board using your own name, either by projecting it with a document viewer or overhead projector
Pros
  • Very helpful for kids with decoding difficulties or learning disorders
  • A fun way to assist kids with writing their own names
Cons
  • None