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Toddler Visual Support Label Pack | 18–36 months

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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Preschool Visual Support Label Pack | 3-4 years

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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Reception Visual Support Label Pack | 4-5 years

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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Childminder Visual Support Label Pack | Birth-5

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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EARLY YEARS AREA SIGNS - Pack 1

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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EARLY YEARS AREA SIGNS - Pack 2

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.

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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EARLY YEARS AREA SIGNS - Pack 3

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.

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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EARLY YEARS AREA SIGNS - Pack 4

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.

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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EARLY YEARS AREA SIGNS - Pack 5

Pack of 11 x A4 sized Editable Area Signs for your Early Years classroom/setting. Including: Sand Area, Water Area, Playdough Area, Messy Play Area, Reading Nook, Home Corner, Listening Area, Finger Gym Area, Writing & Mark Making, Counting Area & Challenge 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.

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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Schema Label Pack | Connecting

Connecting Schema Label Pack | Birth-5

A calm, practical labelling system for schema-informed provision. Each card pairs a clear resource name with a short line showing how it can support connecting exploration.

24 purpose-led labels | 4 provision sections | 8 printable pages

Contents

- Joining & Fastening

Connecting pieces, clips, tape, ribbon, fastenings and clay | 6 labels

- Construction & Design

Blocks, loose parts, recycled materials, collage, plans and testing | 6 labels

- Fitting, Linking & Mechanisms

Puzzles, magnets, tubes, axles, routes and shape pieces | 6 labels

- Large-Scale & Outdoor Connecting

Crates, dens, guttering, natural materials and open-ended building | 6 labels

Pedagogy in brief

Children exploring a connecting schema may be especially interested in joining and separating objects. They may link, fasten, tie, tape, thread, fit, stack or attach materials, then take them apart and begin again. These labels help practitioners make open-ended resources visible and accessible without turning observed behaviour into a fixed category. Children may explore several schemas at once. Select only safe, developmentally appropriate resources; check small parts, loose or damaged magnets, cords, fastenings, tools, adhesives, heavy blocks and unstable structures carefully, with suitable supervision and risk assessment.

Using this file

Pages 2-9 are the printable label sheets. Print at 100% scale. Text and illustrations can be edited in Word. Choose only the labels that suit the children, space and resources available. Place labels where children can see and use them. The labels support choice, language and responsive provision; they are not a checklist or a way to assign a fixed schema to a child.

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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Schema Label Pack | Containing

Containing Schema Label Pack | Birth-5

A calm, practical labelling system for schema-informed provision. Each card pairs a clear resource name with a short line showing how it can support containing exploration.

24 purpose-led labels | 4 provision sections | 8 printable pages

Contents

- Containers to Fill, Empty & Collect

Buckets, baskets, pots, bags, boxes, jars and bottles | 6 labels

- Posting, Nesting & Fitting

Posting boxes, nesting cups, inset spaces, tubes, funnels and compartments | 6 labels

- Carrying, Sorting & Storing

Carriers, trolleys, collection boxes, loose-part trays, homes and care containers | 6 labels

- Water, Sensory & Treasure Containers

Pouring, filling tools, water, sand, mud, dough and treasure collections | 6 labels

Pedagogy in brief

Children exploring a containing schema may repeatedly put objects or materials inside bags, boxes, baskets, pots or other vessels; fill and empty containers; post objects through openings; nest one container inside another; or carry and store collections. This differs from enclosing play, where the interest is often in creating a boundary around a person, object or space, although the two may overlap. These labels help practitioners make open-ended resources visible and accessible without turning observed behaviour into a fixed category. Children may explore several schemas at once. Notice and model language such as in, inside, full, empty, more, less, open, closed, fit, hold and pour while allowing safe, child-led repetition. Select only developmentally appropriate resources; avoid plastic bags, cords, glass and airtight or entrapment risks, and supervise water, sensory materials, lids, containers and small parts with suitable risk assessment.

Using this file

Pages 2-9 are the printable label sheets. Print at 100% scale. Text and illustrations can be edited in Word. Choose only the labels that suit the children, space and resources available. Place labels where children can see and use them. The labels support choice, language and responsive provision; they are not a checklist or a way to assign a fixed schema to a child.

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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Schema Label Pack | Enclosing

Enclosing Schema Label Pack | Birth-5

A calm, practical labelling system for schema-informed provision. Each card pairs a clear resource name with a short line showing how it can support enclosing exploration.

24 purpose-led labels | 4 provision sections | 8 printable pages

Contents

- Containing & Nesting

Boxes, baskets, pots, buckets and posting containers | 6 labels

- Constructing Boundaries

Blocks, loose parts, joining pieces, den fixings, tubes and tracks | 6 labels

- Dens, Homes & Small Worlds

Dens, homes, habitats, home spaces, story worlds and shelters | 6 labels

- Marking, Moulding & Outdoor

Paper, chalk, dough, sand, natural materials and hoops | 6 labels

Pedagogy in brief

Children exploring an enclosing schema may make boundaries around objects, people or spaces. They may place items inside containers, build walls or fences, make dens or nests, draw lines around objects, or create homes and defined spaces in small-world play. These labels help practitioners make open-ended resources visible and accessible without turning observed behaviour into a fixed category. Children may explore several schemas at once. Select only safe, developmentally appropriate resources; never allow children to enter containers not intended for play, and check cords, fabrics, fixings, heavy blocks, unstable structures, tunnels and enclosed spaces carefully, with suitable supervision, ventilation and risk assessment.

Using this file

Pages 2-9 are the printable label sheets. Print at 100% scale. Text and illustrations can be edited in Word. Choose only the labels that suit the children, space and resources available. Place labels where children can see and use them. The labels support choice, language and responsive provision; they are not a checklist or a way to assign a fixed schema to a child.

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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Schema Label Pack | Enveloping

Enveloping Schema Label Pack | Birth-5

A calm, practical labelling system for schema-informed provision. Each card pairs a clear resource name with a short line showing how it can support enveloping exploration.

24 purpose-led labels | 4 provision sections | 8 printable pages

Contents

- Draping, Wrapping & Dressing

Scarves, fabrics, doll blankets, clothes, paper and care props | 6 labels

- Hiding, Covering & Revealing

Fabrics, bags, containers, dens, posting boxes and shelters | 6 labels

- Painting, Collage & Layering

Paint, rollers, paper, collage, sticky materials and dough | 6 labels

- Burying, Filling & Sensory Play

Sand, mud, leaves, water play, scooping tools and loose parts | 6 labels

Pedagogy in brief

Children exploring an enveloping schema may wrap or cover objects, themselves or spaces; hide things beneath materials; bury objects; cover surfaces with paint or collage; or dress in layers. These labels help practitioners make open-ended resources visible and accessible without turning observed behaviour into a fixed category. Children may explore several schemas at once. Select only safe, developmentally appropriate resources. Closely supervise all fabrics, bags, coverings and sensory materials; keep faces and airways uncovered; never provide plastic bags or long cords; do not use play-wrapping materials in sleep spaces; check small parts and allergies; and ensure dens are ventilated, stable and easy to exit.

Using this file

Pages 2-9 are the printable label sheets. Print at 100% scale. Text and illustrations can be edited in Word. Choose only the labels that suit the children, space and resources available. Place labels where children can see and use them. The labels support choice, language and responsive provision; they are not a checklist or a way to assign a fixed schema to a child.

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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Schema Label Pack | Going Through and Passageways

Going Through and Passageways Schema Label Pack | Birth-5

A calm, practical labelling system for schema-informed provision. Each card pairs a clear resource name with a short line showing how it can support going-through and passageway exploration.

24 purpose-led labels | 4 provision sections | 8 printable pages

Contents

- Whole-Body Routes & Passageways

Tunnels, dens, hoops, movement trails, fabric passages and large openings | 6 labels

- Posting, Threading & Fitting Through

Posting, pipes, funnels, threading pieces, shape spaces and lacing | 6 labels

- Building Tunnels, Bridges & Pathways

Blocks, routes, loose parts, channels, ramps and small-world passageways | 6 labels

- Flow, Sensory & Visual Passageways

Water, sand, pouring, viewing, dough tunnels and objects to send through | 6 labels

Pedagogy in brief

Children exploring a going-through or passageway schema may repeatedly move themselves, objects or materials through tunnels, openings, holes, channels, arches or spaces beneath structures. They may crawl in and out, post and retrieve objects, thread materials, send vehicles under bridges, or watch water and sand travel through a route. This overlaps with trajectory, connecting and containing play, but the particular interest here is often the passage from one side or space to another. These labels help practitioners make open-ended resources visible and accessible without turning observed behaviour into a fixed category. Children may explore several schemas at once. Notice and model language such as through, in, out, under, over, inside, outside, entrance, exit, tunnel, hole, path and emerge while allowing safe, child-led repetition. Select only developmentally appropriate resources; check that tunnels and openings cannot trap the head or body, avoid entanglement and choking risks, and supervise climbing, water, sensory materials, threading resources and small parts with suitable risk assessment.

Using this file

Pages 2-9 are the printable label sheets. Print at 100% scale. Text and illustrations can be edited in Word. Choose only the labels that suit the children, space and resources available. Place labels where children can see and use them. The labels support choice, language and responsive provision; they are not a checklist or a way to assign a fixed schema to a child.

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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Schema Label Pack | Ordering and Seriation

Ordering and Seriation Schema Label Pack | Birth-5

A calm, practical labelling system for schema-informed provision. Each card pairs a clear resource name with a short line showing how it can support ordering and seriation exploration.

24 purpose-led labels | 4 provision sections | 8 printable pages

Contents

- Sorting, Matching & Classifying

Trays, matching cards, counters, natural collections, attribute sets and figures | 6 labels

- Grading by Size, Length & Quantity

Nesting sets, graded pieces, comparing objects, measures, containers and quantities | 6 labels

- Patterns, Lines & Ordered Arrangements

Loose parts, pattern pieces, cards, counters, connecting sets and games | 6 labels

- Number, Routine & Story Sequences

Number tracks, symbols, stories, photo routines, practical steps and rhythms | 6 labels

Pedagogy in brief

Children exploring an ordering or seriation schema may repeatedly line up, match, sort, grade or arrange objects into a meaningful sequence. They may group by colour or type, place items from smallest to largest, repeat a pattern, organise objects into rows, or revisit the order of events in a routine or story. This can overlap with positioning, connecting and containing play, but the particular interest here is often the relationship between items and the rule or progression that orders them. These labels help practitioners make open-ended resources visible and accessible without turning observed behaviour into a fixed category. Children may explore several schemas at once. Notice and model language such as same, different, match, group, sort, first, next, last, before, after, smallest, larger, longest, repeat and pattern while allowing children to invent and change their own systems. Select only developmentally appropriate resources; prevent choking and ingestion risks, check magnets and small parts carefully, and supervise loose pieces, threading resources and sensory collections with suitable risk assessment.

Using this file

Pages 2-9 are the printable label sheets. Print at 100% scale. Text and illustrations can be edited in Word. Choose only the labels that suit the children, space and resources available. Place labels where children can see and use them. The labels support choice, language and responsive provision; they are not a checklist or a way to assign a fixed schema to a child.

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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Schema Label Pack | Orientation

Orientation Schema Label Pack | Birth-5

A calm, practical labelling system for schema-informed provision. Each card pairs a clear resource name with a short line showing how it can support orientation exploration.

24 purpose-led labels | 4 provision sections | 8 printable pages

Contents

- Reflection, Light & Looking

Mirrors, shadows, transparent colour, sensory bottles, viewing tubes and magnifiers | 6 labels

- Levels, Movement & Body Viewpoints

Tunnels, climbing, slopes, trails, moving fabrics and floor mats | 6 labels

- Turning, Fitting & Reorienting Objects

Puzzles, posting pieces, blocks, loose parts, routes and tipping containers | 6 labels

- Maps, Scenes & Mark-Making Viewpoints

Maps, small worlds, books, boards, floor paper and clipboards | 6 labels

Pedagogy in brief

Children exploring an orientation schema may look at people, objects and spaces from unusual angles or levels; turn objects and pictures; peer through openings; inspect reflections; or change their own position to see what looks different from above, below, behind or upside down. These labels help practitioners make open-ended resources visible and accessible without turning observed behaviour into a fixed category. Children may explore several schemas at once. Notice and model spatial and directional language while allowing safe, child-led repetition rather than correcting an unconventional viewpoint. Select only developmentally appropriate resources; use shatterproof mirrors, avoid unsafe light sources, and supervise climbing, rolling, tunnels, water, tubes and small parts with suitable risk assessment.

Using this file

Pages 2-9 are the printable label sheets. Print at 100% scale. Text and illustrations can be edited in Word. Choose only the labels that suit the children, space and resources available. Place labels where children can see and use them. The labels support choice, language and responsive provision; they are not a checklist or a way to assign a fixed schema to a child.

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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Schema Label Pack | Positioning

Positioning Schema Label Pack | Birth-5

A calm, practical labelling system for schema-informed provision. Each card pairs a clear resource name with a short line showing how it can support positioning exploration.

24 purpose-led labels | 4 provision sections | 8 printable pages

Contents

- Sorting, Matching & Grouping

Trays, counters, pairs, attribute sets, number frames and posting pieces | 6 labels

- Lines, Rows & Patterns

Loose parts, vehicles, figures, threading, pattern cards and dominoes | 6 labels

- Building, Balancing & Composing

Blocks, connectors, large loose parts, shapes, puzzles and route pieces | 6 labels

- Mark-Making, Small Worlds & Outdoor

Paper, stickers, dough, scene resources, natural materials and markers | 6 labels

Pedagogy in brief

Children exploring a positioning schema may line up, order, sort or arrange objects, place items carefully in particular locations, make patterns, balance pieces, or position their bodies in relation to spaces and markers. These labels help practitioners make open-ended resources visible and accessible without turning observed behaviour into a fixed category. Children may explore several schemas at once. Notice and model spatial, comparative and pattern language while leaving room for child-led repetition and change rather than making arrangements into a right-or-wrong task. Select only safe, developmentally appropriate resources; check small parts, threading materials, magnets, heavy blocks, unstable stacks and trip hazards carefully, with suitable supervision and risk assessment.

Using this file

Pages 2-9 are the printable label sheets. Print at 100% scale. Text and illustrations can be edited in Word. Choose only the labels that suit the children, space and resources available. Place labels where children can see and use them. The labels support choice, language and responsive provision; they are not a checklist or a way to assign a fixed schema to a child.

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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Schema Label Pack | Rotation

Rotation Schema Label Pack | Birth-5

A calm, practical labelling system for schema-informed provision. Each card pairs a clear resource name with a short line showing how it can support rotation exploration.

24 purpose-led labels | 4 provision sections | 8 printable pages

Contents

- Wheels, Rolling & Mechanisms

Wheels, vehicles, rolling objects, reels, connectors and spinners | 6 labels

- Twisting, Turning & Joining

Lids, fastenings, tools, controls, shakers and winding materials | 6 labels

- Circular Making & Sensory Play

Dough, rollers, round marks, ribbons, stirring and reflections | 6 labels

- Whole-Body Turning & Movement

Hoops, dancing, steering, curved trails, rhythm and wind toys | 6 labels

Pedagogy in brief

Children exploring a rotation schema may be especially interested in things that turn, spin, roll, twist or move in circles. They may repeat circular movements with objects, tools or their whole body. These labels help practitioners make open-ended resources visible and accessible without turning observed behaviour into a fixed category. Children may explore several schemas at once. Select only safe, developmentally appropriate resources; check small parts, cords, tools and spinning equipment carefully, with suitable supervision and risk assessment.

Using this file

Pages 2-9 are the printable label sheets. Print at 100% scale. Text and illustrations can be edited in Word. Choose only the labels that suit the children, space and resources available. Place labels where children can see and use them. The labels support choice, language and responsive provision; they are not a checklist or a way to assign a fixed schema to a child.

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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EARLY YEARS EQUIPMENT SIGNS/LABELS - Mid Size

Pack of 75 Editable Signs/Labels for Early Years classroom/setting equipment/resources (Cut & Stick). This pack contains mid sized labels (7.4cm by 18.5cm). Three labels to each page.

Both editable docx file and pdf files available. To change wording or font on a label 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.

EARLY YEARS EQUIPMENT SIGNS/LABELS - Small Size

Pack of 75 Editable Signs/Labels for Early Years classroom/setting equipment/resources (Cut & Stick). This pack contains small sized labels (3.5cm by 15.5cm). Six labels to each page.

Both editable docx file and pdf files available. To change wording or font on a label 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.

NAME LABELS (PEGS) - VARIETY

A variety selection of 40 different objects are included in this peg labels pack. Currently cut and stick.

Type children’s names into the editable docx file before printing or alternatively print the pdf file and write names in after printing.

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.

NAME LABELS (PEGS) - ANIMALS

49 different Animals included in this peg labels pack. Currently cut and stick. Sticker sheets to be added soon!

Type children’s names into the editable docx file before printing or alternatively print the pdf file and write names in after printing.

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.

'ANIMAL' NAMED MEDIUM SIZED LABELS - cut & stick

CLICK HERE to visit 'ANIMAL' NAMED MEDIUM SIZED LABELS page within the Social Distancing Get Organised Menu.

'DINOSAUR' NAMED MEDIUM SIZED LABELS - cut & stick

CLICK HERE to visit 'DINOSAUR' NAMED MEDIUM SIZED LABELS page within the Social Distancing Get Organised Menu.

'DINOSAUR' NAMED PEG LABELS - Cut & Stick

CLICK HERE to visit 'DINOSAUR' NAMED PEG LABELS page within the Social Distancing Get Organised Menu.

'MINIBEAST' NAMED MEDIUM SIZED LABELS - cut & stick

CLICK HERE to visit 'MINIBEAST' NAMED MEDIUM SIZED LABELS page within the Social Distancing Get Organised Menu.

'MINIBEAST' NAMED PEG LABELS - Cut & Stick

CLICK HERE to visit 'MINIBEAST' NAMED PEG LABELS page within the Social Distancing Get Organised Menu.

'PLEASE WAIT HERE' SIGNS

Posters/Signs intended for use in your setting where parents/carers may need to wait.

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.

(More ‘SOCIAL DISTANCING’ Resources HERE.)

END OF YEAR - GIFT TAGS - Thank-you for a great year!

These tags are intended to be used with end of year gifts for children in your care.

The pack includes A6 and A7 versions.

Print the number of pages you require.

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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END OF YEAR - GIFT TAGS - I loved teaching you!

These tags are intended to be used with end of year gifts for children in your care.

The pack includes A6 and A7 versions.

Print the number of pages you require.

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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END OF YEAR - GIFT TAGS - Have an amazing summer!

These tags are intended to be used with end of year gifts for children in your care.

The pack includes A6 and A7 versions.

Print the number of pages you require.

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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END OF YEAR - GIFT TAGS - You are a superstar!

These tags are intended to be used with end of year gifts for children in your care.

The pack includes A6 and A7 versions.

Print the number of pages you require.

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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