A calm, practical–experiential labelling system for baby rooms, organised around the resources, routines and experiences that shape babies’ everyday learning.

30 purpose-led labels | 5 provision sections | 10 printable pages

Contents

- Sensory & Exploration

Touch, sound, light and self-recognition  |  6 labels

- Movement & Physical Development

Rolling, posting, reaching and building  |  6 labels

- Communication & Belonging

Books, puppets, family images and comfort  |  6 labels

- Care & Daily Life

Feeding, resting, washing and imitation  |  6 labels

- Outdoor Babies

Natural materials, water, movement and large tools  |  6 labels

Pedagogy in brief

These labels are designed around care as curriculum. They name what babies can experience — touching, moving, communicating, settling and exploring — rather than creating a simple inventory of toys. Concrete, uncluttered imagery supports recognition, while the short second line makes the learning or care purpose visible to adults. The calm, consistent system supports responsive interaction and vocabulary in context without over-formalising baby play.

Using this file

- Pages 2–11 are the printable label sheets.

- Print at 100% scale.

- Text and illustrations can be edited in Word.

- Select only resources suited to the individual child and use appropriate supervision, hygiene procedures and setting risk assessments.

Both editable docx file and pdf files available. To change wording or font on a label to suit your particular setting, select the ‘DOCX’ option below.

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A calm, action-led labelling system for toddler provision. Each card pairs a clear resource name with a short purpose line to support recognition, language, independence and purposeful play.

36 purpose-led labels | 6 provision sections | 12 printable pages

Contents

- Construction & Connecting

Building, joining, carrying and enclosure  |  6 labels

- Water, Mud & Sensory

Pouring, flow, transfer, texture and mixing  |  6 labels

- Mark Making & Creative Tools

Gripping, large movement and first marks  |  6 labels

- Small World & Journeys

Naming, routes and beginning simple stories  |  6 labels

- Home, Caring & Pretend

Imitation, routines, belonging and care  |  6 labels

- Music & Movement

Sound, rhythm, action and early participation  |  6 labels

Pedagogy in brief

The pack reflects how toddlers learn through action, repeated schemas, imitation, sensory exploration and emerging symbolic play. Large grouped forms, clear movement cues and limited detail support recognition without visual clutter. Each short purpose line gives adults useful language for describing what the child is doing, while keeping the child-facing resource name concrete and accessible.

Using this file

- Pages 2–13 are the printable label sheets.

- Print at 100% scale.

- Text and illustrations can be edited in Word.

- Place labels at child height and match them to the resources available.

- Select only developmentally suitable resources and follow your setting’s supervision, hygiene and risk-assessment procedures.

Both editable docx file and pdf files available. To change wording or font on a label to suit your particular setting, select the ‘DOCX’ option below.

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A calm, practical dual-line labelling system for Preschool provision. Each card pairs clear child-facing text with a concise adult-facing curriculum intention.

48 purpose-led labels | 8 provision sections | 16 printable pages

Contents

- Mark-Making & Early Writing

Drawing, designing, rehearsal, fine-motor control and joining  |  6 labels

- Sounds, Symbols & Stories

Letters, sound play, rhyme, print, puppets and sequencing  |  6 labels

- Maths & Thinking

Sorting, counting, comparing, pattern, subitising and representation  |  6 labels

- Construction

Balance, flow, movement, joining, planning and enclosure  |  6 labels

- Small World & Story Play

Characters, journeys, habitats, homes, categories and community  |  6 labels

- Role Play

Identity, transporting, messages, routines, care and responsibility  |  6 labels

- Creative Arts

Colour, 3D form, collage, recycling, movement and rhythm  |  6 labels

- Sensory & Investigation

Sand, water, absorbency, coverage, melting and magnets  |  6 labels

Pedagogy in brief

The pack reflects the Preschool focus on representation and intention: children recognise what resources are for, choose them purposefully and use them to develop ideas. Calm, simplified illustrations and child-facing text support environmental print, vocabulary, independence and symbolic thinking. The quieter adult-facing line makes curriculum intent visible without fixing a single outcome. Used flexibly, the cards also support communication, collaboration and access for children with SEND or EAL.

Using this file

- Pages 2-17 are the printable label sheets.

- Print at 100% scale.

- Text and illustrations can be edited in Word.

- Place labels at child height beside the corresponding resources.

- Select age-appropriate materials and use suitable supervision and setting risk assessments; the labels should support choice and curriculum talk without limiting open-ended use.

Both editable docx file and pdf files available. To change wording or font on a label to suit your particular setting, select the ‘DOCX’ option below.

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A calm, practical dual-line labelling system for Reception provision. Each card pairs a clear child-facing resource name with a concise adult-facing curriculum intention.

42 purpose-led labels | 7 provision sections | 14 printable pages

Contents

- Writing Area

Tools, messages, planning, patterns and letter formation  |  6 labels

- Phonics

Sounds, graphemes, blending, word building and sorting  |  6 labels

- Maths Provision

Counting, subitising, measure, shape and pattern  |  6 labels

- Small World & Role Play

People, communities, stories and imagined worlds  |  6 labels

- Construction

Designing, joining, testing, balance and measure  |  6 labels

- Creative / Art

Colour, texture, sculpture, printing and music  |  6 labels

- Outdoor Learning

Movement, transporting, water, mud, gardening and dens  |  6 labels

Pedagogy in brief

The pack reflects the Reception progression: plan, test and improve. Recognisable illustrations and clear resource names support environmental print, vocabulary, independence and purposeful choice. The quieter adult-facing line makes curriculum intent visible across continuous provision and connects play with learning without prescribing a single outcome. Used flexibly, the cards also support communication, collaboration and access for children with SEND or EAL.

Using this file

- Pages 2-15 are the printable label sheets.

- Print at 100% scale.

- Text and illustrations can be edited in Word.

- Place labels at child height beside the corresponding resources.

- Use appropriate supervision and setting risk assessments; the labels should support choice and curriculum talk without limiting open-ended use.

Both editable docx file and pdf files available. To change wording or font on a label to suit your particular setting, select the ‘DOCX’ option below.

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A calm, practical dual-line labelling system for flexible mixed-age provision. Each card pairs a clear resource name with a concise adult-facing learning intention.

48 purpose-led labels | 8 provision sections | 16 printable pages

Contents

- Books, Talk & Music

Books, rhyme, conversation, sound, stories and familiar people  |  6 labels

- Mark-Making & Creative Making

Drawing, paper, paint, dough, collage and open-ended materials  |  6 labels

- Maths, Puzzles & Thinking

Puzzles, sorting, counting, shape, measure and shared games  |  6 labels

- Building, Connecting & Schemas

Blocks, joining, loose parts, ramps, posting and enclosures  |  6 labels

- Small World & Imaginative Play

People, animals, journeys, caring play, roles and home life  |  6 labels

- Sensory, Water & Discovery

Textures, pouring, sand, mud, light, colour and nature  |  6 labels

- Outdoor & Physical Play

Balls, wheeled play, digging, growing, climbing and movement  |  6 labels

- Care, Comfort & Belongings

Belongings, personal care, clothing, comfort, rest and outdoor wear  |  6 labels

Pedagogy in brief

The pack reflects the mixed-age nature of childminding: babies, toddlers and older children may share a flexible, home-from-home environment while engaging with resources in different ways. Warm, recognisable illustrations and clear resource names support communication, belonging and growing independence. The quieter adult-facing line makes learning potential visible without fixing one age, outcome or way to play. Used flexibly, the cards support responsive care, open-ended provision and inclusive access for children with SEND or EAL.

Using this file

- Pages 2-17 are the printable label sheets.

- Print at 100% scale.

- Text and illustrations can be edited in Word.

- Choose only the labels that suit your home and current group.

- Place labels where children can see and use them, with age-appropriate supervision and risk assessment; the labels are a flexible support, not a prescribed room list.

Both editable docx file and pdf files available. To change wording or font on a label to suit your particular setting, select the ‘DOCX’ option below.

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Pack of 11 x A4 sized Editable Area Signs for your Early Years classroom/setting. Including: Reading Area, Letters and Sounds Area, Writing Area and Maths Area, Sleeping Area, Carpet Area, Games Area, Drinking Station, Toilets, Coats Area and STEAM

Both editable docx file and pdf files available. To change wording or font on a sign to suit your particular setting, select the ‘DOWNLOAD EDITABLE (DOCX)’ option below.

Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.

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Pack of 11 x A4 sized Editable Area Signs for your Early Years classroom/setting. Including: Arts and Crafts Area, Creative Area, Music Area, Construction Area, Shapes Area, Malleable Area, Reading Corner, Literacy Area, Numeracy Area, Cloakroom & Emotional Regulation.

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Pack of 11 x A4 sized Editable Area Signs for your Early Years classroom/setting. Including: Physical Area, Investigation Area, Outdoor Area, Dressing Up Area, Mark Making Area, Sand & Water Area, Building Area, Number Area, STEM, Self-Regulation Area & Dough Area.

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Pack of 11 x A4 sized Editable Area Signs for your Early Years classroom/setting. Including: Small World Area, Sensory Area, Puzzle Area, Quiet Area, Book Corner, ICT Area, Cooking Area, Role-Play Area, Fine Motor Area, Exploration Area & Snack Area.

Both editable docx file and pdf files available. To change wording or font on a sign to suit your particular setting, select the ‘DOWNLOAD EDITABLE (DOCX)’ option below.

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