🖊️ I Can Write My Name
Practise writing your child’s own name — the most motivating word of all to learn.
How to use it at home
- Write your child’s name clearly in the top box for them to copy.
- Trace over it together first, hand-over-hand if needed.
- Then let them try on each line — praise every attempt.
- A capital first letter and small letters after is the usual way to write a name.
A quick preview — here’s what you’ll print:
My name is:
Now trace and write it:
- Write your child’s name clearly in the top box for them to copy.
- Trace over it together first, hand-over-hand if needed.
- Then let them try on each line — praise every attempt.
- A capital first letter and small letters after is the usual way to write a name.
Pairs with our free Ready to Read program at inclusivetherapycentre.com/home-programs
Why this helps
Writing their own name works because it’s the one word that truly belongs to your child. That sense of ownership makes it deeply motivating — children will happily practise their name long after they’ve lost interest in random letters. It’s often the doorway through which the whole idea of writing first opens up.
It’s also a wonderfully complete little task. In their name, your child meets a capital letter, some lowercase letters and the idea that letters sit in a set order to make something meaningful. In our clinic we love name-writing because that first proud, wobbly signature carries a huge boost of ‘I can write!’ — and that confidence spills over into everything else.
Tips for using it well
- Do write your child’s name clearly for them to copy, using a capital first letter and small letters after.
- Don’t worry if it’s messy at first; every recognisable attempt is a real success worth praising.
- Do try hand-over-hand to begin with, then gradually let your child take over the movement.
- Don’t move on to surnames or longer words until the first name feels genuinely easy and proud.
- Do let them ‘sign’ real things — drawings, cards, notes — so writing their name feels useful and fun.
Common questions
Should my child’s name be in capitals or lowercase?
The usual way is a capital first letter followed by lowercase letters, which is how their name will appear at school. It’s worth teaching this pattern from the start so there’s nothing to unlearn later.
My child writes some letters backwards — is that normal?
Yes, reversed letters are very common in the early years and usually fade with practice. Gently show the right direction rather than making a big deal of it, and it tends to settle with time.
What if my child’s name is long or tricky?
Break it into smaller chunks and practise a few letters at a time, celebrating each part. A nickname or shorter form can also be a gentle first step towards the full name.
Written by the Inclusive Developmental and Therapy Center therapy team · medically reviewed by Dr Muhammad Suffyan, MB BS (GMC 8023727) · Last reviewed July 2026
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