From the founder of Sticky Monkey Labels
As a mom of three boys at different ages and stages, I designed both our school label packs based on what our own children actually needed — not what looked good on a product page. This guide will tell you exactly which one fits your situation and how to get the most out of your order.
Not every child needs the same number of labels. A kindergartener going to school for the first time has a very different labeling list than a ninth grader. Younger children need more labels — more clothing items, more supplies, more shoes — while older students typically need fewer but still benefit significantly from having the key items covered.
We offer two school label packs designed for these different situations. Here's exactly what's in each one, who each is designed for, and how to customize your order to get precisely what you need.
The Two School Label Packs at a Glance
138 labels
- Wide variety of sizes and shapes
- All sizes needed for school supplies
- Two contact labels included
- Best for younger students
- Best for extensive labeling
64 labels
- Three smaller sizes plus one large rectangle
- Covers pens, pencils, folders, water bottles
- Best for older students and teens
- Best for targeted essential labeling
The School Label Pack — 138 Labels for Comprehensive Coverage
Our School Label Pack is designed for parents who need to label everything — and for younger children, that's genuinely a long list. In the early school years, children take more clothing items, more supplies, and more personal items to school. More items means more labels, and this pack is built around that reality.
138 labels in a wider variety of sizes and shapes covers the full range of things a primary or junior school student needs labeled — from pencils and pens to lunchboxes, water bottles, clothing, bags, shoes, and everything in between. The variety of sizes ensures you have the right size for each item rather than making do with labels that are too large or too small for the surface.
Two features worth highlighting specifically:
- Two contact labels included. The contact label has room for your child's name plus up to four additional lines — phone number, email, address, whatever information is most useful for someone returning a lost item. We use them inside lunchboxes, backpacks, and gym bags where they're protected from external wear but immediately visible when someone opens the bag looking for the owner.
- All necessary sizes for school supplies. Rather than guessing which size to order, this pack includes the range — so you have the right label for a pencil, a water bottle, a lunchbox, and a jacket all in one order.
The School Essentials Pack — 64 Labels for Older Students
Our School Essentials Label Pack is designed for older students who don't need to label as many items but still benefit significantly from having the key ones covered. Teenagers and secondary school students typically have fewer clothing items requiring labels, but they carry more expensive gear — water bottles, calculators, headphones, tech devices — that genuinely needs a name on it.
64 labels in three smaller sizes plus one large rectangle covers the essential labeling without the volume that younger children require. The label sizes are calibrated for the items older students most commonly label: pens, pencils, folders, notebooks, earbuds, water bottles, and similar supplies.
Multiple Children? Split Any Pack Across Names
If you have more than one child starting school, any of our label packs can be split across multiple names in a single order — at no extra charge. This makes the larger pack particularly cost-effective for families with two or more school-age children.
How it works: type "Split" in the name field at checkout and list all the names in the Special Request field. We'll divide the pack as evenly as possible between the names provided. If you have three children, one pack split three ways gives each child a portion of the labels.
You can also specify a color per child when ordering designs that offer color choices — our solid, chevron, and dot designs, for example. Specify blue for one child and green for another, and each child's labels will be in their designated color. This makes the split pack system work as a color-coding system too — everyone in the household has their color, their labels are instantly distinguishable, and laundry sorting becomes a visual task any child can manage.
Add Clothing Labels and Shoe Labels to Any Pack
Both school label packs can be customized at checkout with matching clothing labels and shoe labels.
Apply to garment care tags or tagless imprint areas inside jackets, gloves, scarves, uniforms, and any clothing item. Laundry-safe and designed to stay put through regular washing until you intentionally remove them. No iron, no tools — peel and press. A different material from waterproof labels, specifically designed for clothing applications.
Bond permanently to iron-safe fabrics using a household iron. Completely flat once applied — no bulk, no edges. The most durable clothing label option for uniforms and PE kits that go through weekly washing. For iron-safe fabrics only.
Waterproof labels designed for the curved inner sole surface at the heel. Washer and dryer safe. For younger children who take their shoes off for nap time or are still learning left from right, our MatchUP Shoe Labels add a second layer of value — each label is one half of a puzzle picture that only forms correctly when shoes are on the right feet, making left-right learning a natural part of getting dressed.
Browse both school label packs and all add-on options at Sticky Monkey Labels. Questions about which pack is right for your child's age and situation? Call us at 1-888-780-7734 — we're always happy to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which school label pack should I choose — the 138-label pack or the 64-label pack?
For younger children (primary and junior school), the 138-label School Label Pack gives you the volume and size variety needed to label everything comprehensively. For older students and teenagers who need fewer labels but still want the key items covered, the 64-label School Essentials Pack is the right fit. If you're unsure, the 138-label pack can always be split across multiple children's names.
Can I split a school label pack between two children?
Yes — any pack can be split across multiple names at no extra charge. Type "Split" in the name field at checkout and list the names in the Special Request field. We'll divide the pack as evenly as possible. You can also specify a color per child for designs that offer color options, making each child's labels instantly distinguishable.
What is a contact label and where should I use it?
A contact label includes your child's name plus up to four additional lines for your contact information — phone number, email, or whatever is most useful for someone trying to return a lost item. The best placements are inside the lunchbox, inside the backpack, and inside any gym or sports bag. Protected from external wear but immediately visible when someone opens the item looking for the owner.
Can I add clothing labels to a school label pack?
Yes — both school label packs can be customized at checkout with matching clothing labels in stick-on or iron-on style, and shoe labels. Adding clothing labels to your school pack order means everything arrives together and you can complete all your labeling in one session before the school year starts.
What are MatchUP Shoe Labels and are they included?
MatchUP Shoe Labels are a two-part puzzle label — one half on each shoe — that forms a complete picture only when the shoes are on the correct feet. They label the shoes and teach left from right simultaneously, which is particularly useful for children in their first year of school. They can be added as an option when customizing your school label pack at checkout.