How to Teach a Child to Write Their Name

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get out a small white board or a piece of paper

   It's okay if they can't write yet, this will give them a head start. ,,, Have them trace a few times until they get the hang of it. ,, If their name is "Jack" or "Emma"
   
   this should be easy.
   
   But if their name is "Kimberly " or "Madison"
   
   this might take a while. , Even if you see a small error like the letter "a" has it's line too long, correct the child immediately.
   
   It will be easier to correct now than later. , Give them them a little bit of the candy.
   
   Tell them they have earned it.
   
   Then let the child go run and play. , Soon, they will be able to write their name fluently and perfectly!
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   Step 2: whiteboard pens or markers

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   Step 3: optionally

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   Step 4: some candy.

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   Step 5: Sit the child down at a table and sit next to him/her.

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   Step 6: Tell the child that today is the day that they learn to write their name.

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   Step 7: Put the paper/whiteboard and the pens/marker in front of the child.

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   Step 8: write their name for them on the paper and explain that this is how you write their name.

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   Step 9: Write their name but in little lines or spots so that they can trace them.

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    Step 10: Once their confidence grows

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    Step 11: tell them to try it on their own.

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    Step 12: They may take a while

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    Step 13: but be patient.

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    Step 14: Check it to make sure they have drawn each letter correctly.

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    Step 15: Praise the child once they have done it correct a few times.

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    Step 16: Do this for a couple days

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    Step 17: praising the child and giving the child a little more candy every day.

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