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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Writing A Biography Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of a biography.
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Readers' Theatre Script - Trouble at the Park
A script which can be used during readers' theatre or Drama sessions, aimed at students 6 years and over.
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Missing Angles Worksheet
A worksheet to use when learning about angles.
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Writing An Exposition Text Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of an exposition text.
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Writing A Report Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of a report.
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Musical ZAP Game - Notes with Rhythm Syllables
A fun group game to play when learning notes and rhythms.
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Real Or Make-Believe - Animal Picture Sorting Worksheet
A teaching resource to help teach your students the difference between real and make-believe.
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Guided Maths Groups – Lesson Plan and Term Overview Template
An example lesson plan template and term overview to assist with planning numeracy lessons.
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Genius Hour Project Full Size Notebook Template
A title page, inspiration page and checklist for students to use when setting up a Genius Hour project notebook.
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Recount Writing Scaffold
A one page scaffolding sheet which can be used to write a recount.
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Their, They're and There Homophones Poster Original Design
An educational poster for the homophones their, they're and there.
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Affect and Effect Homophones Poster Original Design
An educational poster for the homophones affect and effect.
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Giant Colouring Sheet
A large printable colouring sheet for your whole class.
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Primary Sources Poster (Alternate Version)
A poster providing the definition and some examples of primary sources.
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Multiplication Facts PowerPoint - Five Times Tables
A 30 slide PowerPoint to use when learning about multiplication.
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Research Notes Template
A template for students to use when recording research notes.
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Nets of 3D Objects Poster
A poster highlighting the nets of a selection of 3D Objects.
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Persuasive Vocabulary Word Wall
A set of words to help your students when writing persuasive texts.
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'For' and 'Against' Sorting Activity (Complete Set)
A set of 5 sorting activities to use when introducing students to the persuasive text type.
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Persuasive Text Structure Posters
Posters to help introduce the basic structure of persuasive writing.
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Persuasive Text Planning Template (Using OREO)
A planning template for students to use when writing a persuasive text.
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Simple Present and Past Tense Match-Up Cards (Regular Verbs)
A set of 30 match-up cards to help students learn about simple present tense and simple past tense of regular verbs.
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Personal Recount Planning Template
A template for students to use when planning a personal recount.
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Travel Around the World - Tray Labels
Printable travel-themed tray labels to use in your classroom.
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Chance Word Wall Vocabulary
A comprehensive selection of chance vocabulary for use on a Mathematics Word Wall.
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Initial Sound Recognition Worksheet (Lower Case) – Letter w
A colouring activity to develop letter recognition and phonemic awareness.
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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 - Roald Dahl (Informative Text)
A sequencing task using an informative text.
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Initial Sound Recognition Worksheet (Lower Case) – Letter o
A colouring activity to develop letter recognition and phonemic awareness.
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Solids, Liquids and Gases PowerPoint
A 31 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about solids, liquids and gases.
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Persuasive Devices Worksheets
A set of 4 worksheets to use when teaching your students about persuasive devices.
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Recount Writing Word Wall
A set of 30 vocabulary words related to recount writing.