Toddler Name Games

I used bath letters, traced them on a piece of foam (will stick to wall in bathtub when wet so can be played in water as well), and had them match the letters to the traced letters.


I wrote their name on a name card in permanent marker.  Then, I laminated it and had the toddlers trace their name with a dry erase marker.  I sometimes hold their hand and help them trace the letter correctly.  Other times I let them just explore with how to hold the marker and how to write on their own.  Either way I feel like they are learning and being exposed to the letters in their names.

  


For sensory play, we used a cookie cutter of the first letter of their names and tried cutting it out of play dough.  Play dough is always exciting for them when I get it out; however, I have to sit with them the entire time it is out because I do have one that would love to eat it!


Remember to repeat the letters as much as possible.  Each time you trace a letter with the child, say that letter.  Every time the child picks up a foam letter, be sure to say the letter.  The more they hear it, the quicker they will learn it.  I have one already saying a couple of their letters without repeating after me.

I also use magnetic letters and puzzle letters for the children to use for play and letter recognition.