Printable name writing practice
Type the child's name, pick a model and print. The sheet has the dotted name to trace, the letters to count and color, and a strip of letters to cut out and put in order.
Preview of the printable sheet: Name writing practice
In the print window, set the paper to A4 or Letter and the scale to 100%.
- A4 or Letter paper
- Pencil and colored pencils
- Safety scissors and glue, for the cut-out letters
How do I make a name writing practice sheet to print?
You type the name and the sheet is ready to print. In the full model, the child traces the dotted name, writes one letter in each box and counts the letters, colors the vowels and circles the consonants, writes the first and last letter, and cuts out the letters to build the name. The name stays on your device.
How to use it
- Type the child's name in the Child's name box.
- Pick the model: Full sheet, Trace or Cut out.
- Pick the letters: Capitals (OLIVIA) or First capital only (Olivia).
- Tap Print the sheet. In the print window, keep the scale at 100% (or choose Fit to page on Letter paper).
What each model has
- Full sheet: the name in a frame, two lines with the dotted name, one box for each letter plus the total, the name in hollow letters to color the vowels and circle the consonants, the first and last letter, and a strip of letters to cut out and glue in order.
- Trace: the whole sheet in large lines. The first line shows the name as a model, the next ones have the dotted name and the last ones are free.
- Cut out: large letter tiles with the letters of the name, out of order, and the boxes to build the name above them.
Variations
- Make one sheet for each student: change the name and print again.
- Print the Cut out model on card stock to keep the letters in an envelope and build the name many times.
- With First capital only, the child practices the name the way it is written in a notebook.
- A double name, such as Mary Jane, prints whole. A long name prints in smaller letters so it fits on the line.
Ideas for class and home
- Before writing, read the name aloud and clap once for each part.
- Ask the child to find a letter from a friend's name in their own name.
- Compare two names: which one has more letters? Which ones start with the same letter?
- Keep one sheet from the start of the year and one from the end to see the progress.
Frequently asked questions
Is the name I type sent anywhere?
No. The name stays on your device so it comes back on your next visit. The sheet is built in your own browser.
Does it work with accents and double names?
Yes. Accented letters count, and double names such as Mary Jane or Anne-Marie print whole. The sheet takes up to 24 characters, spaces included.
Is the sheet in cursive?
No. The name is in print letters, in capitals or with only the first letter capitalized.
Which letters should the child color?
The vowels A, E, I, O and U. The other letters of the name are consonants and get a circle. For a name with Y, decide together whether it sounds like a vowel.
Can I use them in class?
Yes. The sheets are free to print and use at home or at school.
See also
Word family worksheets
Phonics word families: chart, build and split words.
Word scramble
Unscramble the letters: four themes or your own words.
Handwriting practice
Type a name or sentence and print it to trace.
Word search
Your own words or six themes, with an answer key.
Crossword puzzles
Crosswords with clues, in three themes and three levels.
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