Looking for a hands-on, engaging way to help Foundation and Kindergarten students learn their name while also supporting early letter recognition and initial sound awareness?

These Bingo Dotter Name Craft mats are designed as a back-to-school name craft that feels purposeful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for young learners.

Each mat includes starting sound clip art for every letter, giving students a clear visual prompt to:

✏️ notice the first letter in their name

✏️ talk about beginning sounds

✏️ build early phonics knowledge in a meaningful, personal way

Students use bingo dotters (dot markers) to decorate and explore their name, and strengthening fine motor skills while developing confidence with letters they see every day.

So what's in this freebie?

• Editable name mats for student names
• Beginning sound clip art for each letter (A–Z)
• A 'how-to' guide with hints on how I made these for my students
• Hand crafted, editable font to make this feel that much more fun for the kids!
• Designed for use with bingo dotters / dot markers
• Print-friendly, low-ink layouts
• Clear, child-friendly format for independent use

This resource helps turn name practice into a meaningful literacy experience, supporting early phonics conversations from day one.

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