How to use it

1. Type one name per line, or load the class list you saved in the spin wheel or group generator. Leave it empty to print a sheet of blank tags.
2. Choose a tag type: badges 8 to a sheet, big badges 6 to a sheet, desk name plates, or cubby labels 12 to a sheet.
3. Edit the top line, add a bottom line such as your room number or class name, and pick a font.
4. Choose one color or mix them, then a color band, solid border, dashed border, or plain.
5. Preview, then print on US Letter or A4. Card stock suits badges and desk plates, and the cutting guides show where to cut.

Why teachers and parents use it

• A whole class prints in one go, each tag with the right name, sized to fit even the longest name on the list.
• Four tag types cover the first day, field trips, substitute days, desk plates, and cubby or hook labels.
• A fun picture in the corner helps a child who cannot read yet find their own tag.
• Blank tags print with a writing line, so you can hand write names for visitors or new starters.
• Mix colors to make groups or tables easy to spot across the room.
• Nothing is saved or uploaded, and there is no account to make.

Name tags on the first day

Name tags do more than help the teacher. On the first day of preschool or kindergarten most children cannot read, so a tag with a picture in the corner and a color they can remember is how they recognize their own things. Pin or stick the badge on the right side of the chest, where an adult crouching down can read it. Print a second set for backpacks and lunch bags, and keep a few blank tags handy for the child who arrives without one and the parent who stays for the first hour.

Desk name plates and cubby labels

The desk name plate folds along the dashed line into a tent that reads from both sides, so the child sees their own name and so does a visitor standing behind them. Print it on card so it stands up all year. Cubby labels are smaller and suit hooks, trays, folders, and drawers. Use the same color for the same child across all of them, and a matching picture, and even the youngest children can find their cubby, hook, and tray without asking.

Printing tips

Plain copy paper is fine for a one-day badge. For anything that needs to last, print on card stock and laminate, or slip the tag into a plastic badge holder. The badge template matches the common 8 per sheet name badge label size, so it can print straight onto peel-and-stick labels. Print one test sheet on plain paper first and hold it against the label sheet to check the alignment, because printers differ by a millimeter or two. Turn off the cutting guides when printing on labels, and set the printer to actual size rather than fit to page.

FAQ

What sizes of name tags can I make?

Four sizes. Badges at 8 to a sheet, which match the common 2 1/3 by 3 3/8 inch name badge labels. Big badges at 6 to a sheet. Folded desk name plates at 2 to a sheet. Small cubby labels at 12 to a sheet.

Can I print name tags for my whole class at once?

Yes. Type one name per line, or load the class list you saved in the spin wheel or group generator, and every child gets a tag. Long names are sized down automatically so they fit.

Can I print blank name tags?

Yes. Leave the names box empty to print a full sheet of blank tags with a writing line, or add a few extra blank tags to the end of a class set for visitors and new starters.

Will the badges print on sticker labels?

The 8 to a sheet badge matches the standard 2 1/3 by 3 3/8 inch name badge label layout. Print a test sheet on plain paper first to check alignment with your labels, turn off the cutting guides, and set the printer to actual size.

Do I need to sign up to use the name tag maker?

No. The name tag maker is free, with no signup and no account. Names are never saved or uploaded. They stay in your browser.

How do I make the desk name plates stand up?

Print the desk name plate template on card stock, cut around the outline, and fold along the dashed line in the middle. The top half is printed upside down so the name reads correctly from both sides once folded.