![]() They can use one letter style or a variety. If you have letter stencils you can also use these in the design. If your child has a long name it could just be their initials instead. Using the different letter styles ask them to design their name. Now your child has explored and experimented with different ways to make letters its time for them to design their name. Or assist by sketching out the letters for them and then ask them to fill in with marks or colour.ġ. ![]() If you have younger children, encourage them to choose a letter style they like the best and try that. ![]() Think about what a letter could become, can it be an animal, an object or a toy. Younger children may only manage drawing one or two symbols, ask them to choose their favourite to draw.Ĭan you add any marks inside the bubble writing or add some colour to the letters?ĥ. Now make up a letter using different marks, this could be using dots, dashes, crosses, lines or any other marks. They could also have a go at naming them such as a circle, square etc.ģ. If you have younger children, encourage them to first draw the marks bigger and then smaller. Ask your child to practice drawing the letter styles. Lettering is usually called Typography.Ģ. ![]() Before your child starts to create their own name they need to practice some basic ways to make letters. Typography looks at the style of lettering, the size and space between letters. For example a warning sign, the name of a shop or lettering on websites. Typography is the art of arranging letters to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. Pencil Letter stencils (if you have them).This activity is suitable for all ages and can be simplified or extended to suit your child/children. Inspired by the 2012 Harley Gallery touring exhibition Signs for Sounds: Contemporary Letterforming and Calligraphy. ![]()
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