- Recognized and identified letters in their name
- Understood the concept of writing and forming letters
- Practiced fine motor skills by holding a writing tool
- Learned the order of letters in their name
- Developed phonemic awareness by associating sounds with letters in their name
For continued development, parents can encourage the child to write their name in different mediums such as sand, paint, or chalk. They can also introduce simple sight words and encourage the child to write short sentences using their name as a starting point. Additionally, reading books together and discussing the letters and sounds in the child's name can further enhance their English language arts skills.