What do I actually need to label for kindergarten?
Most kindergarten classrooms ask parents to label anything that leaves the house: water bottle, backpack, lunch containers, jacket, indoor shoes, and the spare change of clothes that lives in the cubby. The Kindergarten Name Label Pack covers all of it with 122 labels in three sizes. You get 40 Small Rectangle Labels for supplies and containers, 70 Tag Mates Stick-On Clothing Labels for care tags, and 12 Preschool Shoe Labels (6 pairs) so shoes end up on the right feet!
Is 122 labels enough for one kid for the whole year?
For most families, yes, with labels to spare. The Tag Mates do a lot of the heavy lifting because they go on a clothing care tag and last the life of the clothing, so you are not reapplying them every few months. The 40 Small Rectangle Labels handle supplies, containers and gear.
Will these labels survive the dishwasher, the washing machine and an actual kindergartener?
Yes. These name labels are waterproof, dishwasher safe and laundry safe, which is why they hold up on lunch containers and water bottles that get washed every single day. These labels have kid-level toughness! Tag Mates go through the washer and dryer on clothing care tags. One tip worth following: after you apply Tag Mates to a care tag, wait 24 hours before the first wash so the adhesive fully sets.
Do the Tag Mates stick right onto the fabric?
No, Tag Mates need to go on the clothing care tag, the little tag with the size and washing instructions. They are not guaranteed to stick if applied directly to fabric. If your kid's clothes are tagless, and a lot of kids' clothing is now, the Custom Clothing Stamp or Iron-On Clothing Labels are the better fit for those pieces.
How do the left and right shoe labels work?
Each pair of Preschool Shoe Labels is one familiar shape split down the middle. Your kid puts the two halves together to make the picture whole, and that tells them the shoes are on the correct feet! It works long before kids can read an L or an R, which makes it a real independence win at the kindergarten door. This pack includes 6 pairs.
What is the difference between the Kindergarten Name Label Pack and the Preschool Label Pack?
The Kindergarten Name Label Pack is the bigger one, with 122 labels built for a kid who now has school supplies, a lunch kit and a cubby or locker to keep track of. The Preschool Label Pack has 34 labels in slightly larger sizes, sized for a younger kid with fewer belongings and a name they are only just learning to recognize. Both include left-right shoe labels, so the choice really comes down to how much stuff is going to school with them each day.
Can I get Large Rectangle Labels that match these designs?
Yes. Large Rectangle Labels are not included in this combo, but buying this label pack unlocks the option to add 15 Large Rectangle Labels for only $7.00. Add the pack to your cart and the option pops up, with your chosen design already applied, yay!