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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Behaviour Sticker Charts – Stars
Reward positive behaviour with printable sticker charts!
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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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'All About Me' Selfie – Writing Template
Learn to write a paragraph and get to know your pupils all at once with this fun all about me activity.
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Visual First-Then Schedule
Communicate a sequence of events with this visual first-then board and set of 48 reward picture cards.
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Morning Greeting Display
Use this Morning Greetings Display to provide examples of how students may like to be greeted as they enter the classroom each morning.
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Back to School Door Display With an Astronauts Theme
Update your outer space-themed classroom display with fun printable astronaut templates that can be personalised with your pupil' faces!
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Glorious Grammar (Early Years) Volume 1 – Worksheet Book
A workbook packed with 50 grammar activities for younger years.
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Koala Mindful Colouring Sheet
A koala mindful colouring in sheet.
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Which One? Listening Comprehension Exercise
An Interactive PowerPoint where students choose an image to match an aural description.
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Reading and Interpreting Timetables Worksheets
Five pages of worksheets that allow students to work on reading and interpreting timetables.
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Parts of Speech Word Search (Nouns and Verbs) – Worksheet
A word search where students find and categorise nouns and verbs.
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Fast Finisher Vocabulary Task Cards - Upper Grades
A set of 30 vocabulary task cards.
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Metaphors Poster
A poster providing a definition and examples of metaphors.
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Rocket Template
A rocket template to use in the classroom.
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Bucket Fillers Posters
A set of two "Bucket Fillers" posters.
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International Women's Day Fact Sheet
A fact sheet that provides key information about International Women's Day.
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Kindness Reflection Classroom Display
An interactive kindness display for the classroom.
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Place Value Monster
A fun place value activity to help students consolidate their understanding of tens and ones.
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4-Digit Place Value Card Game - Race to 10 000
A fun game for students to play in small groups to consolidate their understanding of place value to thousands.
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Percy's Place Value Puzzle
A worksheet to use to consolidate student understanding of place value to the thousands.
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Fractions Maths Investigation - Fly That Flag!
A mathematics investigation about fractions, embedded in a real-world context.
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Improper Fractions Cards
A set of 30 cards displaying various improper fractions.
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Tens Number, Word and MAB Block Posters - V2
Posters showing numbers going up in tens.
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Place Value Wall Display
Unlock place value understanding with this display for back-to-school that can remain on the wall all year long!
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Positive Parent Notes - Happy Face
A set of parent notes to send home as positive feedback.
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Behavioural, Structural and Physiological Adaptations
4 posters showing the different types of adaptations.
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Emotive Language Worksheet
A worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of emotive language.
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Skip Counting Worksheet
A worksheet focusing on skip counting and number patterns.
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Affect and Effect Homophones Poster Original Design
An educational poster for the homophones affect and effect.
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Year 6 Magazine - What's Buzzing? (Issue 1)
A beautifully designed, 26-page reading magazine specifically designed for Year 6 students.
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Segmenting and Blending Mats
A set of beautifully designed templates for students to practise blending and segmenting words.
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Sequencing Activity - Stop Polluting The Ocean (Persuasive Text)
A sequencing task using a persuasive text.