Preparing YTA Trading Cards
The current process for making YTA Trading Cards for YTA lessons is described below. Note that editing of the trading card files provided is not permitted, unless resizing to improve print quality. Furthermore, trading card files are provided only for the purpose of printing trading cards to provide the YTA program to children. All other uses are prohibited.
Instructions:
1) Purchase Avery Printable Rectangle Cards, Sure Feed Technology, 2.5" x 3.5", Matte White Cardstock, Print-to-the-Edge, Laser/Inkjet Cards.
2) Open the Microsoft PowerPoint file for the trading card of interest, found on page for that lesson on this web site.
3) Print 1 side of the Microsoft PowerPoint file on an inkject printer, or an alternative printer type that is found to work for you. It is very important to verify the settings that work with specific computer/software/printer set up to be utilized.
4) Feed the paper back into the printer so that it prints the other side of the card in the correct orientation, on the opposite side of the paper.
5) Be careful to let the ink dry for a few minutes and then remove the excess paper by bending back and forth along each pre-scored lines in the Avery cardstock.
6) Store the trading cards in such a way as to inhibit bending. For example under a heavy object, or in trading card sleeves.
7) Before the lesson, obtain the names of all students to be taught. Fill out each child's name on the back of the card and have the YTA Instructor providing the lesson sign the card. Find and test a pen that works to write clearly without smudging with handling.
That's it!
Instructions:
1) Purchase Avery Printable Rectangle Cards, Sure Feed Technology, 2.5" x 3.5", Matte White Cardstock, Print-to-the-Edge, Laser/Inkjet Cards.
2) Open the Microsoft PowerPoint file for the trading card of interest, found on page for that lesson on this web site.
3) Print 1 side of the Microsoft PowerPoint file on an inkject printer, or an alternative printer type that is found to work for you. It is very important to verify the settings that work with specific computer/software/printer set up to be utilized.
4) Feed the paper back into the printer so that it prints the other side of the card in the correct orientation, on the opposite side of the paper.
5) Be careful to let the ink dry for a few minutes and then remove the excess paper by bending back and forth along each pre-scored lines in the Avery cardstock.
6) Store the trading cards in such a way as to inhibit bending. For example under a heavy object, or in trading card sleeves.
7) Before the lesson, obtain the names of all students to be taught. Fill out each child's name on the back of the card and have the YTA Instructor providing the lesson sign the card. Find and test a pen that works to write clearly without smudging with handling.
That's it!
