This a very motivational way for your child to learn to write his/her name. First they get to stamp a dotted font of their name and then trace their own name. This product is Kindergarten Teacher designed. Children love stamping stamps. Use different colored markers to trace. This is a perfect alternative to paper, workbooks, dry erase smells and chalk dust. They will have fun and learn to write their name . This is a self-inking stamp. You will get thousands of impressions before re-inking. The printer 45 is the perfect size to fit most names.