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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Funky Easter Bunny Craft Template
Download the famous Teach Starter funky Easter bunny template for a fun classroom Easter craft activity that features an Easter bunny with funky glasses.
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Writing An Information Report Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of an information report.
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Writing A Persuasive Text Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of a persuasive text.
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Biography Brochure Template
A brochure template to use when writing biographies.
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5 Historical Recount Stimulus Sheets
Writing stimulus sheets with a historical recount focus.
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Paralympic Activities Mats
Bring the excitement of the Paralympics into the classroom with this set of Paralympic activities mats for primary school students.
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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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Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives Board Game
Reinforce your parts of speech lesson with our grammar game for up to 4 players.
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Personification Poster
A poster providing a definition and examples of personification.
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Mother's Day Pop Up Card Template
A pop up card template to use for Mother’s Day.
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Angles at a Point Worksheet
A worksheet to use when learning about finding angles at a point.
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The Sinking of the RMS Titanic - Historical Recounts Comparison Task
A comprehension task to enable students to compare literary historical recounts and factual historical recounts.
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Narrative Writing Planning Template
A template for students to use when planning a narrative text.
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Before, During and After Reading Fiction - Question Prompts
Question prompts and a worksheet to use when asking questions before, during and after reading.
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Developing Persuasive Writing Skills PowerPoint - Year 3 and Year 4
A 24 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about the structure and language features of persuasive texts.
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Writing A Narrative Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of a narrative.
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Wheel of Colour Words Poster Pack
Help support students with learning to identify colors and color words with a color wheel-inspired Classroom Color Words Poster Pack.
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Number of the Day Worksheet
Explore 4, 5, and 6-digit numbers using this number of the day worksheet with your pupils.
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Representations of Unit Fractions Poster
Display this free poster in your classroom showing representations of common unit fractions.
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Count and Graph – In the Classroom
Practise collecting, sorting, and organising data to create a graph with this 2-page worksheet.
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Is It True? Listening Activity
Practise your students' listening skills with this listening activity.
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Never Have I Ever... Getting-to-know-you Game
Get to know your new students with this child-friendly version of the popular game, 'Never Have I Ever.'
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Analogue Clock Features
Students create their own analogue clock by cutting and pasting the parts of an analogue clock on a template.
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KLA Book Covers - Black and White
Make it easy for you or your students to find the correct book by using this collection of KLA Book Covers.
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Spring Display Banner
A classroom display banner to use on your 'Spring' display board.
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Writing A Recount Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of a recount.
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Statistics Word Wall Vocabulary
A comprehensive selection of statistics vocabulary for use on a Mathematics Word Wall.
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Mother's Day Flowers Page Border
A <a href="http://www.teachstarter.com/teaching-resource-tags/mothers-day/">Happy Mother's Day</a> page border.
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Winter Paralympics Word Search – Upper Years
Build vocabulary related to the Winter Paralympic Games with this engaging word search activity for upper primary students.
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Free Printable Wanted Poster Template Pack
Use a 'Wanted' poster template pack to encourage your students to research and write about historic figures and more!
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Percentages, Decimals, and Fractions Word Wall - Maths Vocabulary Display
Print your own fraction, percentage and decimal vocabulary for use on a maths word wall.
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Roll, Count, and Cover Activities
Build fine motor and counting skills with a set of printable Roll, Count, and Cover Activities.