Environmental print is very important in Kindergarten. We have to label everything that we can think of. When you use classroom labels, students begin to take notice of print and associate it with the actual objects. You will see that they will start copying the words that they see around the room and maybe even draw a picture that corresponds with the words. It’s all part of their writing development.

I have made 232 classroom labels to get you started in labeling your classroom. This book will include 182 word labels, the numbers 1-50 for labeling book boxes, math tubs or cubbies plus one blank page for you to add your own words.

Many of us tend to label the classroom ourselves, but there is a much meaningful way of doing this. Get your students involved. You can focus on one area of the classroom at a time.

1-Give students some of the corresponding labels.
2-Give a tour of the center or area. Explain what things are found in that area.
3-Tell them that everything has a name and a home.
4-Have students name an object in that area.
5-The student with the corresponding label will tape it to the tub, shelf, etc

My classroom labels are in my store if you want to take a look.

And a freebie for you. This is a Reading Log that you might find useful.