How to print
Three settings and you are done. Every book is A4 and prints in black-and-white or colour.
- Download the PDF
Click the green "Download free PDF" button on any book page. The file saves to your Downloads folder (or opens straight in your browser).
- Set the size to 100%
In the print window, choose Actual size or 100% rather than "Fit to page" or "Shrink to fit". This keeps dot-marker circles, sticker circles and lacing holes the right size for real equipment.
- Pick your pages
You don't have to print the whole book. Type a page range such as
3-8to print just this week's sheets. Page 2 is the grown-ups' notes; you may want that one too.
Which paper?
| Book type | Paper | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Tracing and pre-writing | Normal printer paper (80 gsm) | Easy to trace and cheap to reprint. |
| Cutting | Normal printer paper | Thin card is harder to cut. Save it for later. |
| Playdough, sorting and pom-pom mats | Card, then laminate or use plastic sleeves | Wipes clean and lasts all year. |
| Lacing cards | Thin card (160 to 250 gsm) | Holds its shape when laced. |
| Finger painting and collage | Thick paper (120 gsm+) or thin card | Paint and glue won’t soak through. |
Printing from a phone or tablet
Open the PDF, tap Share (iPhone and iPad) or the three dots (Android), choose Print, and look for a “Scale” or “Fit” option to switch off. If your printer isn’t listed, email the PDF to yourself and print it from a computer.
Black-and-white printing
Every book prints fine in greyscale. The green “start here” dot still shows as a clear dark dot. The only exception is Rainbow Tracing, where the colours are the point of the book.
Landscape books
Playdough Mats, Alphabet Line Classroom Display are landscape. Most printers rotate the page automatically. If yours doesn’t, choose “Landscape” in the print window.
Still stuck?
Try "Open in browser" on the book page and print from there. Most browsers handle PDFs without any extra software.
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