Nursery World - What's in a name? (3)

Learning to read and write their own name is an important skill for children. Rachel Goodchild describes how to make this process fun using a range of creative activities Children are born with an intense fascination for finding out about the world as it relates to them, and the easiest way to teach a child is to relate every new piece of information directly to them. Teaching a child to read is no different. The most natural place to begin is with their name.

Children are born with an intense fascination for finding out about the world as it relates to them, and the easiest way to teach a child is to relate every new piece of information directly to them. Teaching a child to read is no different. The most natural place to begin is with their name.

Before we begin to teach children the foundations of reading and writing there are several factors to consider. Being able to read at a young age is often associated with intelligence. Parents enjoy comparing their child's reading development with others', and sometimes it can feel as though all that matters is for them to teach their child all of the alphabet sounds before anyone else. However, having a good attitude about reading and being able to concentrate during an activity are actually better indicators of ongoing academic success.

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