How can I use labeling at home?

Stick simple labels on everyday items such as the door, table, chair and bed so your child sees those words often. Then invite them to make their own labels, either by copying yours or by writing the sounds they hear. Labeling a drawing they made, such as writing mom, sun or tree beside each part, is another easy option.

A word bank is a short list of words printed on the page that a child can choose from. Instead of spelling a word from memory, the child finds the right word in the list and copies it. This supports early writers who know what they want to say but cannot yet spell it, and it adds reading practice to a writing task.

How many Preschool labeling worksheets are there?

12 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

What age are labeling worksheets for?

These are written for preschool children, roughly ages 3-5. Start with the first few pages, use the free preview to judge the fit, and come back to harder ones as your child gets steadier.

Does my child need to write letters already?

No. Pages start with tracing over dashed guides and build up to writing on their own, one small step at a time.

Can I use these labeling worksheets for homeschool?

Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Preschool classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.

Preschool Labeling Worksheets

Ages 3-5 · 12 worksheets · 12 answer keys · Print-ready PDFs

Labeling is writing a word next to a picture to name it, and it is one of the first real writing tasks young children can do on their own. It connects what a child can say, see and write, and it is often how preschoolers begin to understand that every object has a written name. Many classrooms label everyday things such as the door or the sink for the same reason.

These 12 pages give the skill a clear structure. Children say each picture name out loud and then write the word on the line beside it, using the word bank on the page for support. The word bank means a child does not need to spell from memory, only to match the spoken word to the right written one and copy it carefully. Answer keys show the correct label for every picture.

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

GradePreschool

TopicLabeling

Frequently Asked Questions

Labeling is short and concrete, so it is a manageable first writing task. The child knows exactly what to write, because the picture shows it, and only needs one word. It practices matching spoken words to written ones, copying letters correctly and building vocabulary, all without the pressure of writing a full sentence.

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Preschool Labeling Worksheets

Write the word for the picture - Set 1

Write the word for the picture - Set 2

Write the word for the picture - Set 3

Write the word for the picture - Set 4

Write the word for the picture - Set 5

Write the word for the picture - Set 6

Write the word for the picture - Set 7

Write the word for the picture - Set 8

Write the word for the picture - Set 9

Write the word for the picture - Set 10

Write the word for the picture - Set 11

Write the word for the picture - Set 12