Desk helper strip maker

Name, alphabet and words on one strip

Make a helper strip for a desk or the kitchen table. Each strip has the child’s name, the alphabet in capital and small letters with a picture for each sound, the letter teams sh ch th wh, and a row of sight words or a writing checklist.

Pick a design

Now: . Hundreds of designs to choose from.

Choose each part yourself

To keep a copy, choose “Save as PDF” as the printer. What you type stays on your device: it is not sent to us and not saved.

Your worksheet:

How to make your worksheet

  1. Type one name on each line, or leave the box empty for a line to write the name on.
  2. Choose two, three or four strips on a page.
  3. Choose the bottom row: sight words, a writing checklist, or nothing.
  4. Print, cut on the dashed lines and tape a strip to each desk.

The reading skill

A child who forgets a letter sound can look down, find the letter and name its picture. The vowels are shaded so they are easy to find.

A class set

Type the class list and every child gets a strip with the name already on it.

Pictures

With four strips on a page the letters are printed without pictures, so they stay big enough to read.

Good questions

How big is a strip?

As wide as the page. With three on a page each strip is about 2.7 inches tall.

Can I use my own words?

Yes. Choose “Type your own words” at the top of the word list and type them. What you type stays on your device.

How do I make it last?

Print on thick paper, or laminate the page. A page protector works too.

Can I print in black and white?

Yes. Choose “Black and white” under “Print in”. Every picture becomes a line drawing your child can color in.

Is it free?

Yes, with no sign-up and no limit.

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