One of my back-to-school lessons for Pre-K, Kinder and 1st graders is a circle game+name game that corresponds with “Pete the Cat-I Love My White Shoes.”

Young children LOVE to see their names in print. Use these simple, homemade name activities to help them learn to spell their names.

This name game for kids will help you get to know each other in the first week of school. Name games and ice breakers for kids help children feel connected in the classroom. Use this name game for your circle time activity! #namegame #icebreakers #circletime

Name games are a great way for you and your students to remember everyone in class. They also build community, vocabulary and connection!

These simple name activities are easy to set up and guaranteed to be fun for your students at the beginning of the year!

If your students enjoy playing "Simon Says" they are sure to love this game! You've probably all heard of the old song "The Name Game" that goes "Shirley, Shirley, bo birley, banana fanana fo firley, fee fi fo mirley, Shirley." Well, this name game is a little different, but just as much fun

A collection of kids games for learning names. These name games will build name familiarity and can be used as getting to know you games. #kidactivities #kidgames #activitiesforkids #funforkids #ideasforkids

This hands on Santa name activity is a fun way for preschoolers to practice name recognition at Christmas time! Grab the free printable and learn all the engaging ways to play this holiday season.

Looking for hands-on ways for your toddler or preschooler to learn their name before preschool? Check out these 50+ fun name recognition activities!