You may be asking yourself, could we add a picture to each sign? After all, the first example I gave in the beginning of this post was about a snack sign I made with a simple sketch of graham crackers and raisins!
Yes, of course you can add a picture to your signs. Often, you’ll see in toddler and preschool classrooms print signs with a photo, icon, or simple sketch of what the sign says.Â
This is optional and your child will get the same benefit of print awareness and early literacy development. For the littlest children, it will help them to find what they’re looking for more independently.
But, I find that having a text-only sign to match an object works just as well. Amazingly, young children will be able to make the connection between the letters on a label and what it goes with fairly quickly, even if they’re not reading or decoding yet.Â
The children seem to accept it and understand it. And over time, text-only signs can help bring additional awareness to the actual print letters words.Â
It’s totally optional and it’s up to you, if you’d like to add pictures to your labels or signs!
This is a great idea. I have labels around the home for things, but not to the extent of what you have shown. I think it teaches the sight word along with spelling.
Loving these ideas of littles.
Such a great idea! What a creative way to help children learn.
This has so many great resources! Thanks for sharing!
I love the fact that labelling things around the house, besides keeping everything organised, also helps kids with early reading.
You hear about this a lot for learning a second language, but it’s a great idea for learning the first as well! Never thought about it! My twins are 6 so this could be great for them!
I never knew labeling stuff in the house has so much benefit to give to our kids apart from making things organised. Glad to have come across with this post.
Thanks for sharing. I have notecards every where for this purpose.
I love labeling things so this was something I did with my kids when they were little. It was so fun to watch them learn different words.
I love this idea of putting label on common things around the house. My toddler is starting to recognize words and loves reading out loud. It amazes me how quickly he can associate set of letters to a word.
What a great way to get kids learning the most necessary words for daily living. Such a wonderful idea!
Love this idea and I think we will be trying this at home! The bigger kids will get it right away and it will be a great learning tool for the smaller ones (:
Very innovative! Thanks for sharing.
This is such a great activity and it also makes my anxiety so much lower! I love having everything labeled, but I didn’t know it could be so beneficial for my daughter too.