{"product_id":"numbers-to-build-play-number-games-0-5-kindergarten-counting-centres-copy","title":"KINDERGARTEN NAME ACTIVITIES | BUILD, MATCH \u0026 COUNT- 3 Centres","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren's names provide a powerful starting point for early literacy and numeracy learning. These developmentally appropriate activities use play dough, name cards, letter materials and counting tools to help learners explore their own names while developing letter recognition, name recognition, one-to-one correspondence and fine-motor control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned especially for the beginning of Kindergarten, these activities are easy to introduce and can be used during independent activity time, literacy centres, math centres, morning tubs, small-group instruction, intervention or homeschool learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACTIVITIES INCLUDED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. PLAY DOUGH NAMES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners roll and shape play dough to build the letters in their names. They say each letter as they build and then read their completed name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResources include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Build My Name with Play Dough mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Build, Trace and Write My Name page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Opportunities to build, trace, write and read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Quick assessment checklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Curriculum connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. NAME MATCH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners examine their own names and the names of their classmates. They look carefully at the letters, find matching name cards, build the name in the correct order and practise writing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResources include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Name Match activity mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Classmate name cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Optional spaces for learner photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Name-building and writing opportunities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Quick assessment checklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Curriculum connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. COUNT MY NAME\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners write their names, touch and count each letter, record the total and represent their names in another way. The class can then compare name lengths using the included graphing activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResources include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Count My Name activity page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Touch-and-count spaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Number recording choices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Name-length class graph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Comparison and discussion questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Quick assessment checklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Curriculum connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTURNKEY SUPPORT INCLUDED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Mini-pack overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Educator quick-start guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Three I Can cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Whole-class observation tracker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Differentiation and next steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Family connection cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Colour reusable name cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Ink-friendly reusable name cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Completion certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKILLS DEVELOPED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Name recognition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Letter recognition and sequencing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Oral language\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Early writing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Fine-motor strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One-to-one correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Counting and cardinality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Representing quantities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Comparing name lengths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- The first weeks of Kindergarten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Back-to-school learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Literacy and math centres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Independent activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Morning tubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Small-group instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Name inquiry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Preschool and Pre-K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Homeschool Kindergarten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Early intervention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCURRICULUM CONNECTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis resource includes connections to the Ontario Kindergarten Curriculum 2026 and relevant U.S. Common Core Kindergarten standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a printable PDF resource. 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