![]() Invite your child to write each letter inside the bubble letters numerous times with different colors. (I took out some Pip-Squeaks markers Theo hadn’t seen in a while to make the activity even more exciting!)ģ. Set out some markers or crayons for your child to use. (You can thicken the line by changing its weight.)Ģ. Go to the format menu and select ‘font’.Find a font you like and type the letters in bold.If you’re having trouble finding an outline font you like and are using a Mac, you can try this (not sure how to do it on a PC): (I downloaded this free font and set my font size to 650.) You can play around with the size until you find one you like. Tips if you choose to type and print the letters:įind a font on your word processing program that is an outline so your child can fill in each letter. ![]() (You can use regular paper, but the cardstock is thicker and holds up better as your child is manipulating the letters.) You could also just write the letters yourself by hand. You’ll first need to type your child’s name and print it out onto white cardstock. Name Writing Practice for Preschoolers Directions for Name Writing Practiceġ. And my favorite part- when your child is done writing, you can use the letters to practice spelling his/her name! (This post contains affiliate links.) This technique gave him more confidence in practicing to write the letters in his name and was super easy to set up. He’s still a bit intimidated by practicing letter formation on plain paper, so I came up with a way that provides more of a guide for him. ![]() Theo is now 3 1/2 years old is beginning to show an interest in writing his name. Children will practice writing the letters in their name and later practice putting the letters in order to spell their name- perfect for preschoolers showing an interest in writing! Follow our Language Arts & Literacy Pinterest board! Here’s a simple way for parents and teachers to encourage name writing practice and letter formation.
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