Wrote his name independently

English Language Arts

• The child has learned letter recognition and identification.
• The child has developed fine motor skills required for writing.
• The child has practiced phonemic awareness by sounding out and writing the letters of his name.
• The child has gained confidence and independence in writing his name.

Continued development can be encouraged by providing the child with opportunities to write his name in different contexts, such as signing artwork or writing thank-you notes. Engaging in activities that involve letter formation and recognition, such as tracing letters in sand or using magnetic letters, can also support further development in this area.

Book Recommendations

• The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi: A story about a girl who moves to America and is struggling with her Korean name. This book explores themes of identity and self-acceptance.
• Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes: Chrysanthemum loves her unique name until she starts school and faces teasing. This book addresses the importance of self-confidence and being proud of one's identity.
• My Name is Yoon by Helen Recorvits: Yoon struggles with her name when she moves to a new country, but eventually learns to embrace her Korean name and cultural heritage.