Writing your name and writing it properly is quite the accomplishment for our kids. Writing their name and labeling things as theirs  is a big deal to kiddos.

Help give them the confidence early with some of these fun name writing practice activities.

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Gel Bags. These are brilliant. Fill a giant ziplock bag with about half a bottle of hair gel and some food coloring. To use, write their name on a page. Lay the gel bag over the paper. Your kids trace the letters to make their name.

Sandpaper letters. Kids love sensory experiences. This one helps your kids recognize that letters need to be formed in a particular order. Write their name on sandpaper. Your child needs to use yarn to form the letters of their name.

Dot-to-Dot. This is an especially useful technique for older kids who have learned all the wrong habits. Create a series of dots and number from where they start. Your kids need to follow the dots in order. Start with lots of dots and as your child gets more practice, remove dots.

Glittery Letters. Review their name multiple days in a row. Using a stiff piece of paper or cardboard, write their names. Your child traces letters of their name with glue. Cover the glue with glitter. When it has dried you can trace the letters with your fingers.

Scramble and Unscramble the Letters. One of the precursors to writing their name is recognizing it “ and deciphering the order of the letters in their…