Making Your Own Flashcards

If you are having difficulty finding flashcards that meet your needs, you can always make your own. The advantage to making your own flashcards is that you can tailor them to your child’s particular interests.

You can design these cards using software like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Paint, CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, etc. and print them out on your own printer. When printing the cards, make sure to use the heaviest cardstock that your printer can handle. The thick material should hold up well over repeated uses.

Consider the color of the paper. You want the background to contrast well with the image on the flashcard. You will probably want to go with pale yellows, blues, and greens. If you want to make flashcards specifically for teaching colors, get some paper with vivid colors. Crayola makes a nice multi-pack of paper that includes vivid sheets of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Colored cardstock is available at stores like Wal-Mart, Target, Staples, Office Depot, etc.

The ideal size for a flashcard is about 4" X 6". Cut the flashcards down to a uniform size and protect them with adhesive lamination sheets. Bind each set of flashcards with a rubber band. These flashcards will provide you and your child with hours of fun and learning.