{"id":4132,"date":"2021-08-03T14:24:37","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T19:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/?p=4132"},"modified":"2025-08-01T09:25:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T14:25:25","slug":"decked-out-flashcard-printing-for-learning-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/on-press\/decked-out-flashcard-printing-for-learning-fun","title":{"rendered":"Decked Out: Flashcard Printing for Learning &#038; Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--the_content--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p>What\u2019s a must-have school supply used by educators across the board? The classic deck of flashcards, of course. Helping students learn everything from letters and languages to mathematics and chemistry, they also make great memorization tools when used as trivia cards and matching games. With Smartpress, you can customize your flashcard printing with personal artwork and innovative topics that span every subject imaginable.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2> <ul> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">From letters and languages to trivia and scripture, <a href=\"#language-flashcards\">flashcards can be tailored to any subject, age group or learning style, <\/a>making them perfect for education, games and even small businesses.<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"#letter-&amp;-number-flashcards\">Choose durable cover stocks, rounded corners and a coating or laminate<\/a> to ensure the cards withstand frequent use and handling.<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"#scripture-&amp;-memory-flashcards\">Add-ons like drill holes, stapling, shrink wrapping or Smartpress&#8217; Versions feature <\/a>(for multiple themed sets) provide flexibility in how the flashcards are used, stored and sold.<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style> <div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PVDKIKBuBcQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"><\/span><\/p> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-left-sm\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/collated_animal_memory_game.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=bb017dc613ddcfcbe3bdad46a1492f1b\" alt=\"A collage of scattered memory flashcards with animals and letters and a hand holding the instructions card.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.6666666667%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">FLASHCARDS: 100# COATED MATTE WHITE COVER, 2.5 X 2.5&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md raisedRight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/collated_animal_memory.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=cf08a21741b37c0a803ebd700b0b2701\" alt=\"Two hands flipping over custom memory flashcards printed with letters and animals.\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <h2 id=\"letter-&amp;-number-flashcards\">Print Letter &amp; Number Flashcards<\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p>As you design <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/flashcard-printing\">Flashcards<\/a> for online printing, we recommend beginning with choosing the right <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/small-format-paper-stocks\">paper stock<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/text-weight-vs-cover-weight\">paper weight<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re creating alphabet flashcards or a deck of vocabulary words, the feel of each one can make a big impression.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/coated-paper-stocks-vs-uncoated-paper-stocks\">coated and uncoated stocks<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/recycled-paper-stocks\">recycled<\/a>, metallic and linen, Smartpress offers a huge variety of stocks to create the look and feel you want. As for paper weights, we make it easy to experiment with both text and cover stocks, too.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Our recommendation? Make your own flashcards with a cover stock so they have a substantial feel and are easy for students to handle. Then add rounded corners for a truly professional finish. (<em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> Unsure about which stock and weight to choose? Experience our wide selection with a <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/paper-sample-book\">FREE Paper Sample Book<\/a>.)<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>Graphic designer and illustrator Natalie Anderson (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nat___illustrations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@nat___ illustrations<\/a>) put these paper pointers to good use with letter flashcards she created for her son and his kindergarten class. Using 100# cover coated matte &#8211; white stock, Anderson\u2019s cards feature playful illustrations of letters and corresponding animals.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cHelping my son learn his letters, the sounds and how to read got me inspired,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cSo I started an alphabet. My son helped me pick the animals, too. I had so many comments from friends and strangers, so I had them printed for all the kids in his class.\u201d<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Anderson\u2019s cards turned into a memory game, and now, a potential business. \u201cPeople loved them [and] I was encouraged to keep going and sell them,\u201d she said. \u201cThe quality of the printed pieces was awesome &#8211; I even created a poster I gave away with the game.\u201d<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row end-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><em><strong>Design Tip:<\/strong><\/em> Need other teaching tools, school supplies and marketing resources? Check all the items off your list with our <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/school-printing\">School Printing<\/a> products.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"><\/span><\/p> <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-left-sm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/collated_baby_learning_flashcards.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=bd265d72f7c5a9ed796b28c6e3f23217\" alt=\"A stack of custom language flashcards with Korean letters and animals on each one.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <h2 id=\"language-flashcards\">Design Durable Language Flashcards<\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p>While flashcard printing is ideal for letters and spelling, it&#8217;s also perfect for learning entire languages. And with all that card flipping and shuffling, you\u2019ll want a protective <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/uv-coating-vs-laminate\">coating or laminate<\/a> that stands up to daily use.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>At Smartpress, our online printing services include <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/uv-coating\">UV coating<\/a> and laminate options. From high shine to subtle matte and the velvety, tactile <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/soft-touch-laminate\">Soft Touch laminate<\/a>, our finishes not only guard against moisture and general wear, but also create the look you want.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>For her preschool and kindergarten Korean language flashcards, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/StellarsolDesign\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stellarsol Design<\/a>\u2019s Callie Kim chose double-sided lamination with our 3 mil gloss specifically so kids could trace the letters on the cards.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>\u201cI was impressed with the quality,\u201d Kim said. \u201cI printed them with another printer [and] the laminate was very thin and easily scratched &#8211; 30% of the flashcards ended up in waste. With Smartpress, [the] laminate and stock made the final pieces sturdy and vibrant. My customers are raving about how well-made they are.\u201d<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>And while Kim\u2019s cards flaunt an impressive finish, their design and artwork do much of the heavy-lifting, with engaging, cute illustrations.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cMost Korean bilingual flashcards on the market are for adults, not young kids. [Mine have] Korean-English translation and fun animal characters [that] help little ones learn the basic Korean alphabet naturally.\u201d<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row end-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><em><strong>Design Tip:<\/strong><\/em> If you\u2019re designing teacher flashcards that are meant to be shuffled, we recommend skipping Soft Touch laminate, as its velvety feel makes it difficult to shuffle easily. Instead, complete your flashcard printing with a UV coating on both sides for a rich, finished appearance and durability that stands up to years of handling.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/collated_golf_memory_cards.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=192313c5db0d2989efbb92d148924fe6\" alt=\"A hand pulling one sports flashcard from a stack of them.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.6666666667%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">FLASHCARDS: 150# COATED MATTE WHITE COVER WITH ULTRA GLOSS UV COATING ON BOTH SIDES and 3\/8&#8243; ROUNDED CORNERS, 4 x 6&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>  <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <h2>Flashcard Printing for Matching &amp; Trivia Games<\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p>One of our favorite things about custom flashcards is that they can feature any number of cards in any size with any theme. For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicoleweller.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nicole Weller<\/a>, an LPGA\/PGA teaching professional, that theme included golf.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Weller first created a golf activity book for kids and \u201cfrom the book was born the matching flashcards game,\u201d she said. \u201cI still like offering education through tactile activities over digital ones.\u201d<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>After initially making her personalized flashcards by hand, Weller took advantage of the simple Smartpress setup. Her Match Play Golf Cards feature illustrations of golf equipment, terms and a whole host of <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/color-ink\/black-vs-full-color-printing\">full-color<\/a> characters on one side with an abstract golf design in black ink on the other.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cThe cards came out beautifully &#8211; I couldn&#8217;t have imagined them any better,\u201d Weller said. \u201cThey&#8217;re perfect for early youth golf programming and I very much enjoy the ease of ordering and getting the product delivered. It&#8217;s a streamlined process!\u201d<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row end-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><em><strong>Design Tip:<\/strong><\/em> Offering educational flashcards for retail sale or your small business? As a premium online printer, we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/shrink-wrapping\">shrink wrapping<\/a> to individually bundle your decks. To add it to your order, just find the dropdown on the Flashcards product page.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"><\/span><\/p> <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-left-sm\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/collated_flashcards_alphabet.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=d80f9eeb3e709a37811b745f2a479729\" alt=\"Two hands holding fanned-out scripture flashcards with a design in full color.\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md raisedRight\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/collated_alphabet_flashcards.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=84c94651c77c9d7b09ce80dde38c87b4\" alt=\"Three flashcards from a scripture deck lined up in a row with verses on each one.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <h2 id=\"scripture-&amp;-memory-flashcards\">Scripture &amp; Memory Flashcards<\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p>Whether you\u2019re printing flashcards for school or Sunday school, keeping them together and organized can be a challenge. Do you slip a rubber band around each deck? Cross your fingers a card doesn\u2019t get lost? If you\u2019re teaching youngsters, that seems unlikely&#8230;<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>At Smartpress, you can print your own flashcards and compile them easily with drill hole options and corner stapling. Here\u2019s what we recommend:<\/p> <ul> <li>Add a single drill hole in one corner and loop a metal ring through it.<\/li> <li>Try two holes and create a handle by tying a yarn or ribbon to each hole.<\/li> <li>Go with three holes to easily slip your cards into binders.<\/li> <li>If you have cover weight flashcards, a maximum of 40 can be stapled.<\/li> <li>If you have text weight flashcards, a maximum of 80 can be stapled.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>Bonnie Marlowe, founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/shopteachersintheword.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teachers in the Word<\/a>, went with a 1\/4&#8243; single drill hole in the left-hand corner of her alphabet scripture flashcards. With a bright, captivating palette, charming illustrations and a corresponding verse, Marlowe\u2019s cards were a hit in her kindergarten classroom.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p>\u201cI use them to teach my students memory verses, along with letter recognition,\u201d she said. \u201cWe have parents, grandparents and teachers that use these cards to help kids learn more scripture. They are great for on the go, conversations around the dinner table and focused family devotions.\u201d<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>With positive customer feedback about her scripture cards\u2019 durability and interactive nature, Marlowe\u2019s sure to partner with Smartpress again.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p>\u201cI\u2019m confident I\u2019m giving my customers a quality product,\u201d she said. \u201cSmartpress has been fabulous, customer service is always a quick chat or email away and they\u2019re very easy to work with.\u201d<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Design Tip:<\/strong><\/em> Want to create different versions of your cards by subject or season, with other languages or scripture themes? Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/print-with-versions\">Versions<\/a> feature to create multiple sets of cards with various artwork and designs in one order. Just be sure your flashcards are the same size, stock and finish.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row end-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Hint:<\/strong><\/em> Need more than flashcard printing for your school supplies? Get ideas here:<\/p> <ul> <li><a href=\"\/blog\/features\/learning-curve-why-schools-need-print-in-the-digital-age\">Learning Curve: Why Schools Need Print in the Digital Age<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><strong>FEATURED DESIGNS<\/strong><\/p> <p>Korean Language Flashcards Design by Callie Kim, Stellarsol Design<br \/> Animal Alphabet Cards Design by Laura Mitchell, Founder and Creative Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/merimoipress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Merimoi Press<\/a><br \/> Max&#8217;s Animal Memory Game Design by Natalie Anderson, Graphic Designer and Illustrator<br \/> Match Play Golf Design by Nicole Weller<br \/> Alphabet Scripture Memory Verses Design by Bonnie Marlowe, <a href=\"https:\/\/shopteachersintheword.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teachers in the Word<\/a><br \/> I am Becoming the Best Version of Myself Cards Design by Pinklomein<br \/> Paintbucket Nail Shop Design by Shoppe Theory<br \/> Table Numbers Design by Kaitie Klingelhutz<br \/> Comic Cover Cards Illustrated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jonmarchione.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jon Marchione<\/a> for The Mystery League. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pzlr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@pzlr<\/a> on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mysteryleague\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@mysteryleague<\/a> on Instagram.<br \/> Hockey Training Cards Design by <a href=\"https:\/\/hockeytraining.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hockeytraining.com<\/a><br \/> 1961 Card Deck Design by Jasmin Menez<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--><!--\/the_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What\u2019s a must-have school supply used by educators across the board? The classic deck of flashcards, of course. Helping students learn everything from letters and languages to mathematics and chemistry, they also make great memorization tools when used as trivia cards and matching games. 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