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Can I save images from ESL KidStuff onto my computer? [Back to top]

Yes, you can store all images and pictures onto your hard drive.  However, they can only be for your own use in class.  You may make worksheets copies for your students to use in class, but you may not make copies for the use of others (including other teachers or other students).  Images and pictures from eslkidstuff.com may not be used in any published materials or on any website without permission.  eslkidstuff.com is protected by copyright ©2002-2006 ESL Kidstuff (see full terms & conditions). 

How do I save an image to my hard drive? [Back to top]

Click your right mouse button over the image you want to save.  From the menu list, left click on "Save Picture As..." or "Save Image As...".  Choose a folder to save the image in and rename the file if required (it is probably a good idea to create a new folder to save your images to).

How do I print a picture onto a flashcard? [Back to top]

The Easy Way:

1. In www.eslkidstuff.com locate the image you want to use.
2. Click on the button to open the picture in Adobe Reader.
3. Click on the printer icon.
4. In "Page Handling" make sure 'Page Scaling' is set to "Fit to Printer Margins".
5. Check the 'Auto-Rotate and Center' box.
6. Click "Print".

If the paper size needs to be changed:

1. Click on the printer icon.
2. Click the "Properties" button at the top.
3. This opens your printer's properties - choose correct paper size and click OK.

For information on printing multiple flashcards click here.

The Other Way:

It's possible to print directly from the ESL KidStuff website (File / Print) but using this method is difficult to set the size of the image to fit the card you are printing on.  It's far easier to save the image and then use your word processor to print the picture to fit your card perfectly.  Here's how to with Microsoft Word:

1. In eslkidstuff.com locate the image you want to use 
2. Save the image to your hard drive (see here for details)
3. Open your flashcard template file in your word processing program (see here for details on making a template)
4. Click: Insert / Picture / From File... (from the tool bar menu)
5. Select the folder you saved the image to and then double-click the image file
6. Now you should see the picture in your template.  You can re-size it if needed by clicking on the picture and then clicking and dragging the handles
7. To print: from the tool bar select File / Print.  In the Print Range area at the prompt for "Pages" type "1".  Put a card in your printer and then click "OK"

How do I make a Flashcard Template? [Back to top]

A Flashcard template makes printing pictures onto card quick and easy.  It sets up a page that is the perfect size for printing pictures onto card.  Here's how to with Microsoft Word:

1. Open a blank page in Word
2. We need to set the rule bars to the correct size for the card you are going to print on (this may take a little fiddling with, but once set right can be used over and over again).  To help do this we need to insert an image, preferably one you have saved to your hard disk from eslkidstuff.com.  In the tool bar menu select: Insert / Picture / From File...  Select the folder you saved the image to and then double-click the image file.  You should now see the picture in the Word document.  Center justify the picture.
3. Look at the rulers at the top and the left-hand side of the page.  The ends of the ruler bars should be grey and the rest white.  The white section shows the print area for the page.  By resizing these you can control the size of the printed page.  By clicking on the line where the white area and gray area meet and holding down the mouse button you can adjust the size of the print area.  You need to move both the top and side rulers inwards so to make the print page smaller.  The number you set it to depends on the size of the card you are going to print on.  For a postcard try the following size: for the top rule bar reset the left grey area to finish on the 2nd dot (so it is much shorter than before).  The white area length should also be shortened so that the area is from 0" to 3.5".  For the side rule bar: resize the top grey area to be 1".  Then resize the white area inwards to be 3.5" long.
4. If necessary, resize the picture to fit inside the template area on Page 1 of this document (click the image and then drag the handles inwards).
5. Do a demo print.  Put a card in your printer and then select File / Print.  In the Print Range area at the prompt for "Pages" type "1".  Put a card in your printer and then click "OK" (put the card in long ways i.e. portrait)
6. If the picture is too big or too small then resize the rule bars and print again.  Continue to do this until you get a good size for your card.
7. Finally save this document (maybe name this file "Flashcard Template").  Now, you can insert any picture and print it off within seconds.   

How do I print a worksheet/song sheet? [Back to top]

There are now 2 ways to print worksheets from ESL KidStuff.  We recommend you use the first option.

1.  The easy way ("print" or "")

For this your need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.  What's Acrobat Reader?  It's a free software program that can be used for sharing documents over the internet.  You can download it for free from Adobe's homepage here: Download Acrobat Reader.

1. In eslkidstuff.com locate the worksheet you want to print

2. Click the link "print" or the "" icon.

3. The worksheet should open up in Acrobat Reader.

4. Simply press print

2.  The other way

It's possible to print directly from the ESL kidstuff website (File / Print) but using this method is difficult to set the size of the image to print perfectly on A4.  It's far easier to save the image and then use your word processor to print the picture to fit A4 paper perfectly.  Here's how to with Microsoft Word:

1. In eslkidstuff.com locate the worksheet/song sheet you want to print 
2. Save the image to your hard drive (see here for details)
3. Open your word processing program 
4. Click: Insert / Picture / From File... (from the tool bar menu)
5. Select the folder you saved the image to and then double-click the image file
6. Now you should see the worksheet/song sheet on your screen.  You can re-size it if needed by clicking on the picture and then clicking and dragging the handles
7. You may want to resize the page boarders (using the rulers) so that the image fits your page perfectly (try a few prints and adjustments).  It's probably a good idea to save your adjusted page as a template (as described in the Flashcard template above) so that you can keep your adjustments for future printing. 
8. To print: from the tool bar select File / Print.  In the Print Range area at the prompt for "Pages" type "1".  Put A4 paper in your printer and then click "OK"

Can I order ready-made flashcards?  [Back to top]

Yes!  We can print and mail flashcards from this site anywhere in the world.  Each flashcard is printed in full color on postcard size card.  For details click here.

Will you be adding more flashcards / worksheets / song sheets?  [Back to top]

Yes!  We'll be adding more images to the existing stock on a regular basis, as well as branching into new areas in the near future. 

Can I make suggestions for flashcards/worksheets/song Sheets?  [Back to top]

Yes, we would be very pleased to hear your suggestions.  By giving us suggestions we can build a website that is useful for all English teachers.  Please email your suggestions here.

Can I contribute some of my own materials to ESL KidStuff?  [Back to top]

Yes, any flashcard images, worksheets or song sheets you have produced can be emailed to us here.  We can only accept materials that have been saved in file format, not paper copies.  However, any materials submitted must have been produced by you and not copied or reproduced from any published materials or other websites as we don't want to get into any copyright infringement issues.  Unfortunately, we cannot pay for your contributions, but we can add a credit to your images (please let us know if you would like your name displayed on your materials when you email them to us).

Do you issue a newsletter so I can be kept up to date of any changes?  [Back to top]

Yes!  To be added to the newsletter mailing list click here.  Each news letter contains information about new flashcards and worksheets that have been added to the site, as well as other ESL kids related news.

What does the "Tell a colleague about ESL KidStuff" form on the ESL KidStuff homepage actually do?  [Back to top]

It is just a quick way of letting someone else know about this website.  Maybe you have a colleague or friend that teaches English to children and you think that this website would be helpful for them.  Instead of jotting down the details and then sending a separate email, by filling out this simple form your colleague will automatically receive an email with all the relevant details.

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