My Journal

Materials

Construction paper

Crayons or markers

Laminate or clear contact paper, optional

Blank paper

Hole punch

Yarn or string

Instructions

1. Cut out rectangle strips from tagboard. Write each child's name on a strip.
2. During circle time, read each name to the children so they are familiar with it.
3. Hold up a nametag and ask questions such as, "Is this person here today?
Whose name is this? What letter does this name begin with?"