24/08/2026
Writing their name in capital letters isn’t a disaster—but it shouldn’t be the only version they see or practise.
Children are learning more than how to control a pencil. They’re also learning that:
✏️ A name begins with a capital letter
✏️ The remaining letters are lowercase
✏️ Letters follow a consistent pattern and direction
If your child currently writes their whole name in capitals, don’t make them feel as though they’ve done something wrong. Simply begin modelling the conventional version beside it and encourage them to copy one lowercase letter at a time.
Save this for your next name-writing activity, and follow for practical ways to support early reading and writing at home. 🩵💜🩷