Week 1 · Growing
My Name Is Special
Your child recognizes the first letter of their name and shares something about themselves.
Introduce
Hear and see own name; notice its first letter.
Materials: Paper, Crayon or marker, A mirror
Look in the mirror together and say, “This is you!” Write your child's name in large letters. Trace the first letter with a finger while saying its sound three times.
Parent tip: Keep it to 10 minutes. Use their name warmly throughout the day.
Look for: Points to or names the first letter of their name.
Investigate
Find the first letter of their name in the world.
Materials: Name card from Monday, Books, cereal boxes, or signs
Go on a letter hunt. Hold the name card and look for the same letter in books and packaging. Count how many you find together (up to 5).
Parent tip: Celebrate finding — not being right. Point first, then let them try.
Look for: Matches the letter shape; counts finds with one touch per item.
Create & Communicate
Make a name collage and talk about it.
Materials: Name card, Glue stick, Torn paper or stickers
Glue torn paper along the letters of their name. Ask: “What do you like to do? What's your favorite color?” Write their words beside the collage.
Parent tip: Write exactly what they say — this shows their words matter.
Look for: Speaks in 2–4 word phrases about self; uses fine-motor grip.
Apply & Reflect
Recognize own name among others; reflect on the week.
Materials: Three name cards (child + two family members)
Lay out three name cards. Ask your child to find theirs. Then share the collage with a family member and say one thing they learned this week.
Parent tip: Record in the progress checklist: first letter recognized? Name found among three?
Look for: Selects own name from three; recalls one week activity.