Welcome to The Playful Classroom! Our resources are digital downloads, so no physical product will be shipped. Follow the steps below to get your activities ready for learning.
1. Access your download
- Choose your resource and complete checkout.
- Follow the download link provided after purchase or in your order email, where available.
- Save the file to your computer or device so you can find it again.
- If your resource is a ZIP file, extract or unzip it before opening the files inside.
Download delivery depends on the digital-download service used at checkout. If you do not see a link, check your inbox and spam folder and contact us with your order details.
2. Print at the correct size
- Open your PDF in a PDF reader, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Choose File → Print.
- Select the paper size listed in the product description (usually A4).
- Under page sizing, choose Actual size or 100% scale. Avoid “Fit to page” if you need the intended card or poster dimensions.
- Check the print preview before printing the full resource.
For colourful classroom resources, choose colour printing if available. For best results, print on thicker paper or laminate after printing. Some printers cannot print to the very edge of the paper, so a small white margin may appear.
3. How to print double-sided flashcards
- Open the PDF and check whether the product instructions specify flip on long edge or flip on short edge. This depends on the page orientation and how the backs are arranged.
- In the print window, select Print on both sides (duplex printing), if your printer supports it.
- Choose the flip-edge setting specified for that resource. Do not assume the same setting works for every flashcard pack.
- Print one test sheet first. Cut or fold it to check that the picture and matching word/phoneme appear on opposite sides and face the correct way.
- Once the test is correct, print the remaining pages at 100% scale.
If your printer does not print double-sided automatically
Print the front pages first, then reinsert the paper and print the corresponding reverse pages. Paper-feed direction varies between printers, so mark a test sheet with a pencil arrow and test one pair before printing the full set. Follow the page-pairing instructions included with the individual resource.
Tip: If the backs are upside down or do not line up, change the flip-edge option and try another single-sheet test. Ensure duplex printing is supported for the selected paper thickness.
4. Using PowerPoint learning games
- Download and save the PowerPoint file (.pptx).
- Open it in Microsoft PowerPoint where possible.
- Select Slide Show → From Beginning to use interactive slides, animations and clickable activities as intended.
- For printable slides, use File → Print and select the layout specified in the resource instructions.
Some animations, fonts or interactive features may display differently in Google Slides or other presentation apps. For the most consistent experience, use Microsoft PowerPoint.
5. Troubleshooting
I cannot find my download: Check your order confirmation, inbox and spam/junk folder. Make sure you used the same email address at checkout.
My PDF will not open: Save it to your device and try opening it in an up-to-date PDF reader.
My print is too small or cropped: Confirm the paper size and use 100%/Actual size. Check printer margins and the print preview.
My double-sided cards do not match: Test the other flip-edge setting and check that the correct front/back page pairs are selected.
My PowerPoint animations do not work: Open the downloaded file in Microsoft PowerPoint and start Slide Show mode rather than editing mode.
Need a hand?
If you still need help, please contact The Playful Classroom through the store's contact page and include your order number, resource name and a brief description of the issue.