Activity: "My child wrote down his last name"

English Language Arts

• The child demonstrated understanding of the concept of a last name and its importance.
• The child practiced fine motor skills while writing down their last name.
• The child showed awareness of letter formation and recognition.
• The child practiced listening and phonemic awareness as they spelled out their last name.

To further develop the child's skills related to this activity, encourage them to explore other forms of writing such as writing their full name, writing simple sentences, or writing letters to family members or friends. You can also provide opportunities for the child to practice letter recognition and formation through fun activities like tracing letters in sand or finger painting.

Book Recommendations

• Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault: A lively alphabet rhyme that introduces children to both uppercase and lowercase letters.
• The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi: A heartwarming story about a young girl who moves to America and learns to embrace her own unique name.
• Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña: A beautifully illustrated book that explores themes of gratitude, compassion, and community as a young boy takes a bus ride with his grandmother.