Writing Your Name Flashcards

Kindergarten · English · Flashcards

Practice the rules and skills for writing your name correctly.

Flashcards

Name rule #1

The first letter of a name is ALWAYS uppercase (capital)

Name rule #2

All other letters in a name are lowercase

Example: Anna

Uppercase A, then lowercase n, n, a — Anna

Example: Jack

Uppercase J, then lowercase a, c, k — Jack

Example: Sofia

Uppercase S, then lowercase o, f, i, a — Sofia

Proper noun

A name for a specific person, place, or thing — always starts with a capital letter

Pencil grip

Hold your pencil between your thumb and pointer finger, resting on your middle finger

Tracing

Following the dotted lines of letters to practice making the right shapes

Writing lines

Lines on paper that keep your letters the right size and in the right place

Starting point

Where you put your pencil before you begin drawing a letter — usually the top

Letter formation

The correct way to draw each letter, following the right strokes in order

Neat writing

Writing that is easy for others to read because the letters are clear and properly sized

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