Episode 4 · Age 5 · Reception
My Name
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Coming soonEpisode 4: My Name
Leo finds Ngozi’s name tricky to say. They clap it out together, N-go-zi, and Leo gets it right. Ngozi’s name means “blessing”.
What happens
- “My name is Ngozi.”
- It’s a new name for Leo. “Na… gozzy?”
- They clap it together: N · go · zi!
- Now Leo can say it too: “Ngozi!”
- Ngozi’s name means “blessing”. Always try to say names the right way.
Talk about it
- What does your name mean? Who chose it?
- Can you clap your name? How many claps does it have?
- How does it feel when someone says your name the right way?
Try at home
Name stories
Ask a grown-up who chose your name and why. Draw a picture of your name’s story.
Clap our names
Clap everyone’s name at home or in class. If a name is new to you, ask the person to say it, then clap it together.
Brave words for age 5
“Stop! That’s not kind. My skin is brilliant! I’m telling a grown-up.”
If the first grown-up doesn’t help, tell another one.
RememberAlways try to say names the right way.
For nurseries and schools: curriculum links
Development Matters, Reception
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development“Build constructive and respectful relationships.”
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development“See themselves as a valuable individual.”
- Understanding the World“Talk about members of their immediate family and community.”