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Pre Writing & First Name Practice Mat | Ages 2.5+
Sale price
£7.25
Tax included
£3.50 standard shipping (added at checkout)
Product Description
A 'my first writing mat' designed to introduce your child to writing their name.... it can also be purchased as part of a pre-writing skills pack
Pre-writing skills are the key skills children require before they are able to write.
These skills contribute greatly to the child’s ability to draw, colour and write and play a major role in their ability to hold and use a pencil.
The 9 key pre-writing shapes make up most letters and numbers and your child will typically be able to master these shapes with practice when they are developmentally ready (see photo gallery for 'what to expect').
Our pre-writing learning mats are designed to help your child practice tracing and copying the key shapes and patterns required before moving onto letter formation. They build confidence making sure your child is truly ready to start forming letters.
Pushing a child to learn to write too early can be detrimental to their future learning in all subject areas so it is very important to take their time and get it right to avoid forming bad habits.
Why choose our learning mats?
- A gradual approach to learning to write, designed to aid confidence and development independent letter formation (stage 1, stage 2, stage 3)
- Our letter formation mats have clear 'starting stars' so the child knows where to begin the pencil movement and 'ending dots' so they know where to finish.
- 3 different designs, colourful and bright to make 'learning fun'!
- Minimal guidelines on the name mat so less daunting for younger children.
- Directional arrows can be added if required (select on checkout)
- Recommended for ages 3 years and above
- Wipeable/Reusable
- Double-sided
- Recommended by primary school teachers
- Great reviews by parents
What's Included
Is this right for my child?
Skills your child will build
Dispatch in 5-9 working days
Shipping & Dispatch
UK postage: Sent Royal Mail 2nd Class
Standard £3.50 postage & packaging cost per order
All non-personalised orders will be posted within 1-4 working days of purchase.
As personalised orders are made to order and posted within 5-9 working days of purchase.
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A
My little girl loves this. Great practice before she starts reception and to support her learning in pre school.
H
It is a fantastic idea. My son is near 4 years old, he has already done this fast. Highly recommend to get it.
L
Thank you for the fab mat. I have bought one as a gift for a friend’s little one as my daughter already has one. Great for learning how to write letters and name! From a Primary School Teacher and mum 😊
S
We have ordered two sets so we can keep one at the grandparents and one at home. My little boy instantly took to them and has progressed so quickly! The quality is fantastic and they are great for taking to restaurants to keep my son busy ☺️
G
My daughter is 4 in September so we have another year to wait before she starts school. I wanted to get her something to help her recognise and start practicing writing her name. As soon as we opened the package she immediately wanted to write on the card and she absolutely loved it. She did such a good job tracing the lines as well. She is already recognising her name and the letters within it when we are out and about now. Highly recommend this product.
A
Thank you so much for our board and pen. My little boy is only 2 and a half but he loves trying to write his name on his board. It’s perfect for him to practice and it’s going to help him so much with his learning. Would 100% recommend
D
Brought this for my 3 year old son.. he now sits and traces his name numbers and the alphabet, what a great way to start him on the learning ladder !
L
Brought a set for my daughter who was starting school so purchased these for my 2 year old too. She loves being a big girl like her sister and trying to write and she’s doing really well with it too
M
My little boy absolutely loves this it's helped massively with his pen control ready for school ☺️
G
My son is not very enthusiastic about mark making and he is a bit of a perfectionist. So if something doesn't look how he thinks it should (like writing his own name),he doesn't want to return to the activity.
He chooses one of the cards to complete every morning before nursery, and I've noticed his confidence increase. He sees that he has written his name and is so proud of himself. Its a great resource to have and I will be buying others when my son is ready.
N
These are fab! My 3 year old has just started using his and is enjoying practicing tracing his name. I’m sure they will get lots of use!
B
My daughter can now write her name without help because of this item. She loves it.
Z
My daughter absolutely loves these writing mats, she can’t get enough of them! Really recommend the products. So easy to use and makes learning fun!
H
Good pen
M
My son is 2 years 9 months. He’s been desperate to do a ‘J’ for his name and was so proud of himself after writing his name! The difference between his first and third attempt was amazing!
E
My 3.5 year old absolutely loves these mats. He has been quite reluctant to try any writing/ tracing even in magazines etc. Thank you for including the pre-writing shapes! The font is a great size and the tracing areas are very clear. Will definitely recommend to friends 👍
E
This is such a great set. My daughter really enjoys doing it and her pen control is getting so much better already
M
The shorter length means he can’t hold it as high up as he does normally... which is great as he now had more control and the triangular shape is easier for him to hold, as previously we have had issues teaching better grip than the whole palm wrapped around... It took work also but it definitely helped the newer grip develop...
That's great to hear! I'm really pleased it has helped xx
S
Couldn’t reckoned this product more. My 4 year old boy who is very stubborn and doesn’t take instruction well after using this board for about a week can now write his name himself! Absolutely amazing and a must have he doesn’t start school u till September either! Thankyou so much x
S
I bought 3 sets as birthday presents. One set being for my daughter who has just turned 3 and loves drawing. The set helps her practice pre-writing shapes and gives her exposure to her name. The stars and dots help with start points of letters and the variety on each of the boards is great.
V
Bought for my 3 year old and it is gorgeous quality and speedy delivery.
Would highly recommend!
M
So sweet, nicely made & my 3yr old takes such pleasure learning to write, can clearly see how proud of himself he is.
J
It has helped my 3 year old daughter so much. Thank you my little learner!