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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Mini-Mystery – Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty?
A fun, logic-based activity where students read clues to solve the mystery.
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Personification Poster
A poster providing a definition and examples of personification.
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Persuasive Writing Checklist - Structure, Language and Features
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their persuasive writing.
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Biography Flip Book Template
A flip book template to use when writing biographies.
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Metaphors Poster
A poster providing a definition and examples of metaphors.
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Reading Fluency – Zebras (Year 3)
A nonfiction text to use when assessing students’ fluency.
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Numeracy Book Cover - Version 1
A Numeracy book cover to use on your students' workbooks.
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Reading Fluency – Busy Bees (Year 5)
A Year 5 reading fluency assessment.
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Literacy Book Cover - Version 2
A Literacy book cover to use on your students' workbooks.
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Orangutan Colouring in Sheet
A picture of an orangutan for students to colour in.
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States of Matter Poster
A poster that displays the three states of matter, their properties and the processes for changing states.
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Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Maze - 'Ff'
A fun maze to use when learning how to identify uppercase and lowercase letters.
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Multiplication and Division Minute Maths Booklet
A maths mentals booklet with ten pages of multiplication and division questions.
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Fruit and Vegetable Shop Role Play - Price Tags
Price tags to use in a fruit and vegetable shop role play set-up.
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Informative Texts Writing Scaffold
A scaffolding sheet which can be used to write an informative text.
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Christmas Code Cracker Whole Class Game
A whole class game that consolidates your students’ knowledge with Christmas fun!
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Classroom Practices to Promote A Green Future - A Teacher's Guide
An 18 page teacher's guide on how to drive a sustainably friendly classroom!
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Count and Graph – Fruity Treats
A fruit-themed hands-on activity to introduce graphing skills.
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Social Stories - Waiting for My Turn To Talk
A social story to develop strategies when waiting for the appropriate time to talk.
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Apostrophe of Possession Worksheet
A 2 page worksheet to help students consolidate their understanding of the apostrophe of possession.
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Jump Strategy Addition Game
A fun and challenging game to use when learning how to use the jump strategy to solve addition problems.
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Types of Graphs Posters with Labels
6 posters showing the features and examples of picture graphs, pie charts, line graphs, bar graphs, column graphs and histograms.
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Social Stories - Lining Up
A social story to remind students of the expectations for lining up.
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Social Stories - Keeping My Hands and Feet to Myself
A social story to remind students to keep their hands and feet to themselves.
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Letter to the Editor (Indoor Play) – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a letter to the editor from the Year 3 magazine (Issue 3).
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Social Stories - Doing My School Work
A social story to develop strategies for students to stay on task when working.
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Grouping Tray Labels - Fruits
A set of seven fruit themed Grouping Tray Labels.
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Social Stories - Being a Good Friend
A social story to develop social skills for being a good friend.
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Periodic Table of the Elements Posters
A bright and informative Periodic Table of the Elements poster.
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The Recycling Process Poster
A poster showing the process materials go through when they are recycled.
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Rhyming Poems Poster
A poster providing a definition and example of a rhyming poem.
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Types of Graphs Posters and Worksheets
A collection of posters displaying the different types of graphs along with matching worksheets to assist students with laying out graphs on the page.