I’m so excited to share these free editable name play dough mats with you! They are a great way for students to work on identifying and spelling their name.
How to Use
- Open up this PDF in Adobe Acrobat Pro – this is important.
- There are 3 pages for you to use depending on length of students names.
Page 2; Up to 5 letters in name.
Page 3; Up to 7 letters in name.
Page 4; Up to 10 letters in name.
The pages are split like this in order to provide better size and spaced font. - Just click on the top text box on each page. Then, type in the student’s name. It will automatically change all 3 spots on the page to that student’s name.
- Print, laminate and you are ready to go!
Download the resource here.
Why Use Play Dough?
While play dough may be a horror to some people.. it is an engaging tool for students. It provides a sensory experience that can help students develop fine motor skills, improve hand-eye coordination, and promote creativity.
Using play dough mats to form letters of students’ names can be a fun and effective way to teach letter recognition and spelling.
When students use play dough to form letters, they are not only engaging with the material in a tactile way, but they are also working on their visual and spatial skills. The different colors and textures of the play dough can also be used to help students differentiate between letters and understand their shapes.
Play dough provides a low-pressure and supportive environment where students can experiment and learn at their own pace.
5 Benefits of Working On Your Name
Being able to identify, spell and write your name is a huge milestone. But there are also a bunch of benefits to it too. These include;
- Boosts Confidence: Knowing how to spell and write your name correctly can give you a sense of pride and accomplishment. This will boost your confidence and self-esteem.
- Improves Fine Motor Skills: Writing your name requires fine motor skills such as hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity. Practicing writing your name can improve these skills and make other writing tasks easier.
- Enhances Letter Recognition: Writing your name repeatedly can help you recognize letters more easily. This will make it easier to learn how to read and write other words.
- Develops a Sense of Ownership: Your name is unique to you. Working on it can help you develop a sense of ownership and pride in your identity.
- Prepares for Academic Success: Learning to spell and write your name is a foundational skill that sets the stage for future academic success. By mastering this skill early on, you will be better equipped to tackle more advanced writing tasks in the future.
Download the resource here.
Nikki
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