How to Make Student Name Tags in GOOGLE SLIDES | Tutorial for Teachers

[@academix123]

In case you didn't know, in order to make word art not look so stretched out or narrow, you can hold down the "shift" key when you are resizing it! 🎉

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yes! I did know that trick... but sometimes you want/need it a little stretched to better fill the space (if that makes sense).

[@academix123]

@@PocketfulofPrimary Oh, I see! Thank you!

[@patricianicholson945]

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[@joyelleforjesus]

@@PocketfulofPrimary you are a wonderful light of sunshine, and I’m so thankful I happened across your channel! I’m about to ask a question that I hope makes sense. I’ve been watching your videos on digital lesson planning and… I am very interested in digital lesson planning because I am OCD. I want to make sure I can physically see everything that I am using and also make sure that I have masters when I need them….so I’m sure you can imagine what my file cabinets and physical binders always looked like. I am interested in combining the idea of the digital planner, with my lesson plans, and interactive digital notebook. At this time, I am just starting out. I’ve taught for 11 years, but I’ve been out of the classroom since Feb. 2020. I would be teaching middle school ELA, and I’m interested in putting together my curriculum before getting my job, so I can hit the school year running. Lesson planing always gobbles up my time. So my question is, if I’m starting out blank slate- with all of the things I want to use on my computer…would it make sense to start by uploading all of my docs to google drive, then begin with the digital planner and upload my docs accordingly as hyperlinks there? From there, work on a teacher’s edition of an interactive notebook, and use that to make a student edition at the end of all of that? Plan the skeleton on my classroom- so to speak- from the planner…. Or would it be better to use google slides to make a live bundle first, so I can flip through the pages of my binder and physically see the activities then choose them and hyperlink them where I want them to fit into my binder? I hope that makes sense…please help! I’m so overwhelmed, and I really believe that this could help me plan out my year and have access to all of my stuff in one place.

[@michellemp1626]

Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial Michelle!! I'm planning on using your name tags to create labels for my project drawers. I teach K-5 Art and I like to label the drawers with the teacher's name and color code it with an assigned grade level color. As I saw you go through the different options of supports to add it gave me the idea of adding visuals to represent our art standards for each grade level.Thank you so much!!! -Michelle K-5 Art Teacher in Illinois

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting Michelle! 🖤 I think that's a great idea and I love that you were able to take this video and make it work for your needs! That's awesome and I hope you have a great year ahead!

[@evelynfernandez4734]

Thank you Michelle. Didn't know about word art. I did the name tags, but I didn't add the color background because I used color cardstocks, then I laminated them. They look pretty and very legible to read by the student.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching Evelyn! 🥰 Also, YES! You can definitely leave them all black and white but print on colored paper or cardstock! It's a great way to save on color ink! 🎉

[@kimwoods7131]

Thank you so, so much! I teach students with learning disabilities and these supports are perfect! I love how I can customize each name tag for each student’s needs! ❤️

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yes! These are perfect for that! I'm so happy you found it helpful! 🖤

[@amandawilkins8403]

Awesome tutorial and name tags! I am using these for my students this year, and I love how you can differentiate for all learners with the many options you provided and adapt as needed. Thank you, Michelle!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much as always Mandy! I'm so happy you love them and I hope your students do too! Also, I hope you had a great first day today! 🥰🎉🖤

[@amandawilkins8403]

@@PocketfulofPrimary Yes, my first day was fantastic!

[@annaejwritedraw]

Perfect timing! This is great since I need multiple nametags (cubby, desk, computer, headphones). Thank you.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Wonderful! I'm so happy it was perfect timing for you anna! 🎉 Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@angelicarainwater1186]

Great video! I really like that you included the word art and different chart to customize. I am always looking for name tags with Spanish days of the week, 3d shapes and 2D shapes.

[@kathrynwilson2067]

You tutorial videos are amazing. I learned how to make Google slides from you. I just went to TPT to buy the name tags. Can’t wait to make them. Thanks for making them available so that I can save time while getting ready for back to school.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

That's so great to hear Kathryn! I'm so happy my videos are helpful for you and I hope you love the name tags and they save you lots of time this back to school season! 🥰

[@mariamalnuaimi8973]

I’m such a fan of your work, and it inspires me a lot I seriously don’t have enough words to thank you.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Aww, thank you so much Mariam! That's super sweet of you and I'm so grateful for you following along! 🥰

[@2348523]

So happy about this! I’m definitely going to use this for cursive writing

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Wonderful! I'm so happy this was helpful for you! 🖤 Thanks for watching!

[@tonyasherman8885]

I like a number line to 20 and the alphabet (capital and lowercase). I teach first grade. Thanks for the great tutorial. I love learning new tips and tricks in google.

[@s.teacherplanner6108]

Internet hug!! This will be used not only for name tags but for Math Reference Folders and Centers!! So exciting! Thank you!!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Internet hug right back to you! Yes! They are perfect for folders as well! You're a genius! 🥰🖤

[@ms.nelsonsedvantures]

Thank goodness for Michelle I have learned so many hacks and ways to use Google it's amazing. Love your videos, and thank you for giving us free (and far more useful) PD.

[@lorrainesturgeon525]

What perfect timing! Excellent instructions, as per usual. You have taught this 30+ years experience teacher so much about technology! You asked if anything else could be added...a map of a 'choice' country would be nice. (Being from Canada, I would love to see a map with labelled provinces. And if I was really demanding, a French version :) Thanks you so much.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching Lorraine! I am so happy I could teach you more about technology

[@Bregotamer1]

Based on what you showed us about making a product, this must have taken HOURS and HOURS. This is sooooo fabulous! Really appreciate you right now, lol (and always, of course).

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

I appreciate you watching and commenting 🖤 Thank you for all your kind words and support!

[@michelebatchler9259]

This is cool! I was looking for something like this! Thank you!

[@sukhigoomer9804]

Your videos are always so helpful! Thank you for doing this!

[@chiaracicalese3311]

Thank you for all your videos. You have been my go to for Google Classroom. Keep posting.

[@dhines3804]

Thanks Michelle! I always learn something new from you every time I watch a video! I didn’t know about slides having word art, so thanks!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm so happy you were able to learn something new! 🖤

[@stephaniemccann6493]

Thank you so much for this great product. Our third grade also adds the students log in for their computers since they have one to one devices on their name tag so they don't forget it or if a sub ever needs it.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank YOU so much for watching and commending! 🖤 I think that's a GREAT idea! Thank you for sharing!

[@azh5111]

Thank you for the word art tip!!! I have been trying to figure out how to do a text outline in google slides!! I also agree about most name tags because too overwhelming! I just made my own with a place for my students QR codes for technology!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yes! I'm so happy this was helpful for you! Also, YES! QR codes are a great resource to add to the name tag!

[@elynez]

Thank you Michelle for this! I’m excited to use these in my classroom. I’m a specials teacher and will def use to label around my room!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Wonderful! I'm so happy this was helpful for you Elisabeth and I appreciate you watching and commenting! 🖤

[@helenhenkin9040]

Wow - you really think of everything. I love watching your videos.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Aww, thank you so much Helen! I appreciate you watching and sharing your kind words! 🖤

[@lifewithmrsleet3708]

Always love your tips and tutorials! Google slides is my favorite place to create things!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Aww, thank you so much! 🥰 I agree... it's super easy to use and convenient since Google Drive is always open on my computer, ha!

[@ClaudiaSanchez-1991]

Loved the video tutorial!!! Since I have three blocks of 6th grade students they can’t have their name tag taped to their desk. However, they did a “name tent”. In the front they had their name and on each corner on the back things about themselves.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching Claudia! 🖤 I had a similar situation when I taught 4th grade because I had multiple blocks of students. A few things that helped were using clear pockets (you can usually find them at Target) so the students could slip their name tags in and out or using Velcro dots or magnets so they could remove their name tag easily when they left the room!

[@russellpalatiere8852]

Great info! I definitely want to share this with teachers near me who start over the next two weeks! You definitely have more crisp equipment! You aren’t missing anything! What you include is perfect. I wouldn’t have even thought about a cursive chart because I don’t even know if they even teach the cursive handwriting the right way anymore! One of my teachers when I was in 2nd grade didn’t realize they had two Russells in class (both of us went by our first name and our last names started a couple letters apart). Most teachers started labeling us Russell good and Russell bad when we were older😆(I obviously was Russell good🤩)!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Hi Russell! Thanks for watching as always! 🥰 I know some schools and districts still teach cursive while others don't... it just depends!

[@carolinemartin6886]

Michelle! Students arrive tomorrow morning and name tags are the last thing I need to do before they get there! How did you know!?! Love you girl!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

I must have somehow read your mind, ha! Thank you for watching and sending lots of love right back to you! 🖤

[@Jni470]

This year I am keeping it very simple. We use CKLA and I matched the letters to the corresponding color that the letters are in the curriculum (consonants-red, vowels and vowel teams-green.) The only thing I have on their name tag is their first and last name.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

I totally get that! You have to do what works best for you and your classroom! 🥰

[@elli120]

This is a great tutorial! Thanks.

[@nicolajilal6868]

I need to make label for my book boxes, so this is super helpful. I’m also thinking about adding QR codes to access extra resources.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Wonderful! I'm so happy it was helpful for you! 🎉 Yessss... adding QR codes in the square parts would be PERFECT! You could link to so many different websites or resources!

[@jimileetate5123]

This is EXACTLY what I have been searching for. Thank Y-O-U!!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Wonderful! I am so happy it was perfect timing for you! 🖤

[@buzzyanderson4131]

You are such a good teacher!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much Buzzy! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@frenchwithmadameg1116]

Thanks for this! Can you do more videos with graphic design tips please? I love your tutorials. They are so clear and concise.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching! 🖤 I will definitely keep that in mind for future videos!

[@heathercharlton6528]

Michelle, you are my Teacher Celebrity!!!!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

LOL far from a celebrity but I will totally be your online teacher best friend! 🥰🖤

[@jacquelineazille-joseph3687]

This is lovely. Where do I find your product though

[@erinmilligan3282]

I’m excited to make and use these in my kindergarten class! Thank you for the tpt product it saves hours for us!! ❤️

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Aww, thank YOU Erin for your kind words and support! I'm so happy I could help save you time!

[@debreale5236]

This is awesome! Thank you once again, Michelle! Genius!❤

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching Deb! 🖤

[@marieclaude3395]

You are such a good teacher for me! (Over 50, I need same tutorial as if I am 5 years old😉! The age of my students…) And when I see all the options already made in tpt, Wow!…I buy them 😄!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Aww, thank you so much Marie! I'm so happy you find my videos helpful! 🖤 Also, I am the same way and will always pay for convenience, ha!

[@GGirl-ms1vl]

This was super helpful!

[@celenamcmahon6505]

Your information is fantastic! than you so so much! :)

[@jilleanmendez8493]

Hey!! I love your channel and have been watching for a while, i was wondering if you could share your color codes that you use for every color, thanks!

[@bonniecovel2000]

Michelle, I really like these how-to videos. Because of you, I've started to create curriculum and decor myself (yay, me!). It's been going really well. Thank you! My one problem with Google is that you can't import custom fonts. Come on, Google! I have a font for teaching handwriting that I need to use, which forces me to create in Word, but then it's harder to add my clipart, plus it's not in my Drive so I can only edit on my school laptop. So frustrating!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching Bonnie! 🖤 I think that's wonderful! I agree... it can be frustrating that you can't import custom fonts in Google... but, I've learned to just accept it and use the standard fonts because Google has SO many other positives. You're right though... there are times when you need a specific font like for teaching handwriting and it can be a pain! Maybe someday they will allow you to add your own fonts... one can only hope, ha!

[@nouhailasidiali4031]

Thank you for all your videos. Can you do a tutorial about how to use app script to edit multiple textboxes on google slides ? This would be very helpful thank you again ❤

[@kimberlyvanepps8291]

Thank you so much. Is it possible to only purchase the image of the cursive alphabet?

[@chelseaculverhouse2771]

I'm an ELA interventionist this year so I'm using name tags on each students folder and color code by group.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

YES! The color coding opportunities are ENDLESS!

[@vero7852]

Great Video! Would you be able to make a hundreds chart to 120?

[@loriwinslow5953]

Very cool and so helpful! As always. 😉 Thanks Michelle!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

I'm so happy it was helpful for you Lori! Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@IceGaming500]

I’m not a teacher but I find this interesting!

[@kausarkhan2302]

Thanks and you’re awesome 👏

[@fina6264]

Love your tutorials, can these name tags be made with the lines (sky, fence and ground) for preschool?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching Josefina! I don't have those included in the design (although there are lined alphabet options included but not for the actual names) but you could always add them in on top of the Wordart or text box using the line tool in Google Slides!

[@aliciavilas5411]

I love your top. Where did you buy it? Great video. Would love more ideas on how to create other items using google slides.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Aww, thank you so much Alicia! I got it from www.jane.com but the seller is Copper Lane Clothing (copperlaneclothing.com/) I'll definitely have more videos coming on that... no worries!

[@taylordavis627]

I love this! I’m a resource teacher so the simple name tags is perfect for my room! I may use the resources as a separate resource sheet for each student. Do you have a list of those color codes?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching Taylor! I'm happy you found it helpful! 🥰 Yes, here's the list: Pink - FF2F92 Orange - FF9300 Yellow - FFFB00 Green - 8EFA00 Blue - 0096FF Purple - 9437FF

[@taylordavis627]

@@PocketfulofPrimary omg thank you! You’re the best! By the way, I’m a huge fan! Originally from the area where you taught (now in MCPS)! I love your videos! I’m only in year two, so I’m rewatching a lot of your videos and they’re a big help! If you have any advice on sped students or teachers from the Gen Ed side, please let me know! I want to make my coteachers’ lives easier!

[@rebeccashelley2696]

Love this! Would you be able to add a png of tens frames from 1-20 for primary?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much Rebecca! I'll be sure to consider that when I update the product next! Thanks! 🥰

[@djthereplay]

+Pocketful of Primary Michelle, I like the way that you make those name tags. I love looking at something with rainbow color on it, outside of yellow. - Dwight

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you so much for watching as always Dwight! I hope you're doing well 🥰

[@djthereplay]

@@PocketfulofPrimary Thank you Michelle. - Dwight

[@alysonserenastone2917]

I didn't know about Word Art on slides! I may start doing this instead of buying nametags.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yes! I'm happy you found this helpful and can maybe replace having to buy them year after year! 🖤

[@mrs.angieduncan7366]

You rock Michelle! I love making things in slides because of all you have taught me! Have you ever created anything in Canva?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Yes! I actually have a vlog where I show that here: Spend the Day With Me VLOG | How I Create a TeachersPayTeachers Product From Start to Finish kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmfToaJpfNuAnpY

[@mitithakkar]

Thank you Michelle!

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@melizheng8906]

Love it 2 questions 1) can use similar technique in power point ? 2) can use for preschool classroom?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Hi there! Yes, you definitely can! PowerPoint will actually let you add an outline color to text in a regular text box without it being Wordart. As for preschool, certain instructional elements wouldn't be age appropriate but elements like the colors, shapes, and 100 chart would be perfect!

[@snicholas09sn]

Could you please send your colors. I love them.

[@RenettaWashington]

I'm having trouble printing with the size I created. Please advise!

[@kmamma5]

I'm brand new to Slides. I'm not even familiar with PowerPoint, as I've never had a need for it. My question is why you would use Slides for printable things like this rather than Google Drawings? Benefits?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Great question! With Google Drawings, you only have one canvas. With Google Slides, you can add as many slides as you want so it's easier to make printable things that will be more than a single page. Hopefully that helps!

[@Amanda_skincare]

What I would do for name tags I would keep like 3 people in side to customize there own

[@maritzagoytia2273]

where are these when you say in the descriptions below?

[@kristenlambert5067]

Where do you get the codes for your favorite colors in Google Slides?

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

You can find HEX color codes online! My favorite ones are colors I found years ago when I was using PowerPoint. Here are the codes I use: Pink - FF2F92 Orange - FF9300 Yellow - FFFB00 Green - 8EFA00 Blue - 0096FF Purple - 9437FF

[@vivic5436]

How do you know the color names

[@agbk2189]

😍

[@vkerr8532]

I add the student's address and phone #'s.

[@monicasmith8753]

Hi Michelle, there seems to be a problem with the PDF document.

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

I'm not sure what you mean?

[@monicasmith8753]

@@PocketfulofPrimary I sorted it Michelle, it was my computer.

[@kimberlybynum423]

❤️

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you for watching Kimberly! 🖤

[@susantoler5386]

I was grown before I heard of word art. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mabelmoralesderamos5037]

I will add WIDA levels

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jonhamblen4574]

Hi I am Emily and you have helped me a lot to teach my cousin thank you

[@PocketfulofPrimary]

Thank you for watching! 🖤

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