A name is essential to how a child sees themself. Throughout the art and play invitations, mindfulness routines, deeper investigations, and rich picture books within this guide, we offer many ways to explore that identity and build a deeper sense of belonging. We share our own take on classics like self-portraits and name recognition, while encouraging educators to dig a little deeper. Whether you are using this guide at the start of a new school year, a mid-year reset, or simply a moment that calls for reconnection, we help you offer the most basic, familiar materials that need no instruction, meeting children at a place where they can feel safe, calm, and trusted.