Printable PDF Teaching Resources
Explore printable PDF worksheets, activities and thousands more teacher resources you can add to your lesson plans with just a few clicks — including free printables!
Thousands of Teach Starter's teacher-created resources are available in PDF file format, making it easy for any teacher to use anywhere — no matter what type of computer or software you have.
Curious about the advantages of PDF resources for teachers? Read on for a quick guide from our teacher team!
What Does PDF Stand For?
Before we dive into all the ways you can use a PDF in your classroom, it's worth looking at the meaning behind the acronym. PDF stands for "Portable Document Format."
It's a file format that was developed by the software company Adobe in the 1990s. The format was designed to protect the appearance and layout of documents across different platforms and devices.
That's exactly what makes it so easy for teachers to use. You can print a PDF worksheet on the school printer and send that same PDF via email to a student's parent, and the layout will remain exactly the same — even if you are using entirely different computers.
How Do I Open a PDF File From Teach Starter?
Most web browsers — like the one you're using right now to access our teacher resources — will allow you to open a PDF file directly in the browser.
What if you want to open the file without opening a browser? We suggest downloading Adobe's free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to easily display any PDF.
How Do I Print a PDF Document for My Students?
The ease of printing has made the PDF format a must for teacher resources, so how do you actually print your new worksheet or activity?
Simple!
- Open the PDF file in your browser or PDF viewer (like Adobe Acrobat Reader, mentioned above).
- Click on the "File" menu in the top-left corner.
- Select "Print" or use your keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + P" (Windows) or "Command + P" (Mac).
- In the print dialog box, choose your printer from the list.
- Adjust print settings like orientation, paper size and the number of copies you'll need for your students.
- Click "Print" to start printing.
Can I Edit a PDF File?
This is a common teacher question, and the answer is a bit complicated.
There's special software out there that will allow for some edits on a PDF, but you will typically need to have the original document to get the best results.
To make sure teachers can make the edits they need to adjust our resources for their lesson plans and their individual students, most Teach Starter resources are available in other (editable) formats, such as Google Slides!
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Tessellation Christmas Tree Printable Classroom Display
Engage your pupils in the weeks before Christmas with a collaborative Christmas Tree Tessellation Classroom Display.
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Christmas Activity Sheets
Use these Christmas activity mats during registration on the last day before Christmas break.
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Funky Reindeer Craft Template
Download the famous Teach Starter funky reindeer template! This Christmas craft activity is perfect for practising Zentangle patterns.
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Maths Keywords for Problem Solving
Help your students decipher maths word problems with a set of printable maths keyword sign free printables.
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Dear Santa Letter Templates
Use a printable Dear Santa Letter template to write fun letters to Santa during your writing classes.
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Setting Goals With a Mountain Theme
Use a free printable goal setting template with your pupils to take them to new heights this school year!
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Goal Setting Iceberg Template
Download a free goal setting template that helps pupils identify singular aspects that they need focus on to achieve a goal.
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Printable Adjectives List for Kids
Print your pupils a list of adjectives to keep at hand when writing to help them use descriptive language.
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Behaviour Stamp Card – Right on Target!
Motivate your students to be on target with this stamp card template.
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The Ecological Footprint Poster
An infographic poster showing the implications of The Ecological Footprint.
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Biography Text Type Poster With Annotations
A poster about the biography text type, including an annotated example.
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Biography of a Paralympian – Inquiry-Based Project
Have your students investigate the life and achievements of a famous Paralympic athlete with this inquiry-based learning project.
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Safeguarding Bookmark Colouring Activity
Boost understanding and engagement with this safeguarding bookmark that doubles as a fun mindfulness colouring-in activity for your pupils.
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Get to Know You T-Shirt Activity
Print a free all about me worksheet featuring a t-shirt that pupils design themselves!
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Anti-Bullying Colouring Sheets
Discourage bullying and promote kindness in the classroom with a set of printable Anti-Bullying Colouring Sheets.
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Christmas Stocking Printable Templates
Create easy Christmas crafts with a set of Christmas stocking templates.
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Printable Bookmark – Morning Routine Checklist
Ensure your pupils start off on the right foot with this morning routine checklist bookmark!
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Number Worksheets - Addition and Subtraction - Year 1
10 addition and subtraction worksheets linked to the National Curriculum in England.
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Cactus Printable Teacher Diary – Day Planner
A set of Cactus themed printable day planners to use as part of your teacher diary.
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Christmas Activities Grid
A grid full of fun Christmas activities your students can cross off and do in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
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Fruit Pie Fractions Worksheet
Use this fractions of a circle worksheet to help your students explore halves, quarters and eighths.
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Editing Worksheets - Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation
Use these paragraph editing worksheets to add daily editing practice to your lesson plans.
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Printable SMART Goals Template for KS2
Start the school year by having your KS2 pupils use a printable template to set their own S.M.A.R.T. goals.
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Safeguarding Classroom Display
Inspire a sense of safety and security within your pupils with this interactive safeguarding classroom display titled "Everyone has the right to feel safe".
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Asking for Help Comic Strip Template
Discuss how and who to turn to for assistance with your pupils using this visually engaging comic strip template.
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Space Word Search
Review science vocabulary terms with an engaging space word search.
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Christmas Colouring – Simple Multiplication Colour by Number
Boost multiplication skills and celebrate the holiday season with this colour-by-number multiplication worksheet set.
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Christmas Colouring Pages for KS2
Use our Christmas Colouring Pages printable pack to bring a bit of creative calm into the classroom this Christmas season.
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Behaviour Sticker Charts – Stars
Reward positive behaviour with printable sticker charts!
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The Lost Library Card – Whole Class Escape Game
Use inference and problem-solving skills to decipher the puzzles and uncover the hidden code.
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Colour by Sight Words - 7 Words - Monkey
A fun colouring activity to use when working with sight words.
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Reading Scales – Measuring Mass Worksheet
A worksheet for students to use when learning to read scaled instruments to measure mass.