My 4 year old spells his name wrong on purpose,

Frankie posted February 24, 2021

My 4 year old spells his name wrong on purpose, when you tell him the right letter he says the wrong one and then laughs about it I know he knows how what do I do??

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Brianna posted February 26, 2021

I would use a little reverse psychology, Children feed off of our reactions...so Since you know, that it is not a developmental issue and that he knows how to spell it “correctly” I wouldn’t react to it anymore. Maybe you can change the conversation etc...and I’m suggesting this because judging by the way you say he laughs when he says the wrong letter, it seems that he knows what to do or say to get a reaction out of you. Hope this helps. 🙂

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Elsie posted February 27, 2021

Post his name in his room with his picture and always remind him that this is your picture and that the way you spell his name.

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Krystal posted March 4, 2021

Nothing he’s 4

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Amrin posted March 5, 2021

Every can become a learning game. Children learn through play. Let say his name is Dan and he writes Sam. Say wow 🤩 you wrote Sam?! I didn’t know you could spell other words...what else can u write...(making it a non issue) em rather it’s about exploring language

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Susanna posted March 30, 2021

I will use name cards and Ano him to write his name and then spell it.

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Layla posted April 6, 2021

Ever kids make mistake

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Cecilia posted April 14, 2021

I like the response above- nothing.

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Terri posted May 1, 2021

This is normal development. It's fun for him and the reaction you give. Show him how you can write yours backward then make it fun. He knows how to write it that's really wonderful.

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