How to Print Multiple Pages Per Sheet for Preschool Activities

Print Multiple Pages Per Sheet for Preschool Activities Like Task Boxes and Small World Play

Have you ever wanted to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper? Not only does this technique help save paper, but it’s also a great way to create mini task box & tray activities, small world play sets, and custom labels from full-page documents.

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to easily transform full-size documents into compact versions perfect for activities like small world play or custom signage by printing multiple pages per sheet using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
Plus, we’ll share examples of how this technique can be used in your preschool program to enhance learning and creativity!.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open Your Document in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
Launch Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and open the document you want to print. This method works best with PDF files. For the purpose of this step-by-step tutorial I'm using the Free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC! Please keep in mind the directions for this process may be different (or might not work) if you are using a different .pdf viewer. Click here If you rather watch a video of this process!

2. Open the Print Dialog Box
Click the printer icon on the top toolbar, or press CTRL+P (on PC) or COMMAND+P (on Mac) to open the print dialog box.

3. Locate "Page Sizing & Handling"
In the print dialog box, look for the section labeled "Page Sizing & Handling".

4. Select "Multiple" Pages Per Sheet
Click the "Multiple" button. From the "Pages per sheet" dropdown menu, select how many pages you want to fit onto one sheet. For small world play, it’s often best to choose 9-16 pages per sheet for a better layout.
Tip: Use the Preview Box to check your layout before printing.

6. Adjust Orientation and Select Pages (If Needed)
Double-check the orientation of the layout (portrait or landscape) to ensure it fits your needs. If you only want to print specific pages, enter your page range in the "Pages" section.

6. Click Print
Once you're happy with your settings, click Print to finish.

Ideas for Using this Technique:

Custom Size Signs

Below you can see an example of my full size learning center sign printed multiple pages to a sheet which created a sign the perfect sized sign for a mobile learning center.

Task Box & Tray Activities

Below you can see how I shrunk the 3-part cards found in our Farm Activity pack, and combined it with a set of toob toys to make a fun hands on matching activity.

Below I shrunk down the pre-writing page, found in the Outer Space Activity pack,
and combined it with mini erasers to make a task box fine motor activity.

Below, I used this technique to shrink down our Alphabet Formation
worksheets to use with a simple sand tray.

Small World Play

Transform your Dramatic Play Printables into a Small World Play invitation
as we did with the our Zoo Dramatic Play Pack.

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You might want to try:

Printing On Felt Tutorial

Use this technique to make your printables more engaging!

Create an invitation to play using printables and loose parts

Teaching Tips for Using 3-Part Cards with Preschoolers

Originally published on 2/1/22, this post has been updated with new tips and clearer instructions to
help you make the most of printing multiple pages per sheet for your preschool activities.

Let us know what you made in the comments below!

Did you try this technique?