Signs and Labels Resources
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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