Writing My Name Literacy Assessment: Early Years & Foundation is a purposeful and developmentally appropriate task designed to support early literacy and fine motor development. This engaging activity encourages young learners to recognise, colour, and write the letters in their own name while building confidence and control in handwriting.

With clear visuals, structured prompts and differentiated assessment rubrics, this task provides a valuable snapshot of each child’s understanding of name formation, letter recognition and pencil grip. It’s ideal for use at the beginning of the year, during targeted literacy instruction, or prior to parent interviews.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and identify uppercase and lowercase letters in own name
• ✅ Practise correct letter sequencing and case use
• ✅ Strengthen pencil control, letter formation and handwriting fluency
• ✅ Develop fine motor coordination through colouring and writing
• ✅ Build self-confidence through personal and meaningful writing tasks

What’s Included:

• Worksheet template with uppercase and lowercase letter charts
• Name writing line for independent practice
• Early Years Literacy Observation Rubric
• Foundation Writing Assessment Rubric (aligned to Australian Curriculum outcomes)
• Editable versions of all documents for classroom differentiation
• Versions available in our basic fun font and all Australian state fonts

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets
• Pencils, crayons or markers
• Optional: magnetic or foam letters, name cards, or tactile letter resources

How to Use:

• Model how to find and colour the letters in your own name on the chart
• Guide students to write their name with correct case and spacing on the writing line
• Observe pencil grip and document with a photo if desired
• Use the rubric to assess letter recognition, name writing, and fine motor development

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during the first few weeks of school as part of student profiles
• 💡 Display completed name charts on student desks or lockers
• 💡 Add to portfolios as evidence of literacy and fine motor development

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Provide tactile name-building materials like sand trays or playdough for added support
• 💛 Revisit this task later in the year to show student growth and progress
• 💛 Enlarge the worksheet to A3 for students who need more space to write and colour

Writing My Name Literacy Assessment: Early Years & Foundation is a meaningful and versatile way to assess foundational writing and motor skills—supporting every learner on their journey to confident name writing.