Turn your child's English words into printable flashcards
Ready-made printable sheets rarely match what your child is reading this week. Upload your own word lists, stories or photos of worksheets, and get flashcards you can study in the browser for free or export as a PDF on Plus.
Why custom beats a generic printable
Most free printable English flashcards for kids online are fixed sheets with words chosen by someone else. They rarely line up with the story in your child's reading book or the spelling list their teacher sent home this week.
- Use the words from your child's current reading book or spelling list
- Keep definitions short and written at your child's reading level
- Review cards together for a few minutes rather than in one long session
- Print a fresh PDF when a new unit starts instead of reusing old sheets
Cards from your own material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards built from the words your child actually needs.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the right time, so easy words fade into the background and tricky ones get more practice.
Printable PDF on Plus
Export your flashcard set as a PDF to print at home or at school. PDF export is included with Plus.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a word list, a short story, or a photo of a vocabulary page from school.
Review the cards
Check the generated fronts and backs and edit anything that needs a simpler definition.
Study or print
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export a printable PDF with Plus.
Building your own set from the exact material your child is studying keeps practice focused. Start small with one story or unit, check the definitions together, then print the set once it is ready.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I print these flashcards for free?
The free plan lets you study in the browser, but exports are not included. PDF export is part of the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month.
How many words should a child study in one flashcard set?
Smaller sets are easier to finish in one sitting, so group words from a single story or unit. You can always make a second set for the next lesson.
What kinds of English cards work best for young readers?
Cards with a clear word on one side and a plain-language meaning on the other are the easiest to use. Simple example sentences help children remember how a word is used.
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