How should I ensure a preschooler knows to tap his/her own name?

1. How do you teach a child to recognize their name?
2. How do I get my toddler to recognize his name?
3. When should a child know their own name?

How do you teach a child to recognize their name?

Tell your child you're going to write their name and that their name is a word. Write their name saying each letter as you write it out then repeat reading the name again. Say something like 'I've written your name. Your name is a word.

How do I get my toddler to recognize his name?

Sit down with your child in an isolated environment. Make sure you have something to reward your child with, such as a favorite toy, favorite food, or a hug and a tickle if your child likes that. Wait until your child is looking away from you and say his name. If he looks at you, reward him with whatever you've chosen.

When should a child know their own name?

Most babies understand and respond to their own names by about 5 to 6 months of age, and most do by 9 months.