Things To Do Before Teaching Name Writing 
 
Episode Summary
Teaching children to write their names is such a rewarding process.
But, sometimes... we, as teachers, get excited. Too excited.  We jump right in to teaching our 3 and 4 year olds how to write their name.  
We mean well, but... by jumping right in to name writing, we are making the assumption that the little fingers that belong to those cute 3 and 4 year olds are ready.
How do we know if those little fingers are ready and what can we do BEFORE we begin teaching name writing?
That's what this episode is all about!
Topics Discussed:

Fine Motor Skills
Pre-Name Writing Skills
Skills to Teach
Name Writing

 
Resources Mentioned:

Roadmap to Name Writing

 
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Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
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Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.