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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