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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Natural and Human Features of Places - Sorting Activity
A sorting activity to help students identify the natural and human features of environments.
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Double Bubble - Doubling Game
A fun, interactive maths game for students to play when doubling numbers from 1 to 12.
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5 Fun Facts About Ants - Read and Respond Worksheet
A '5 fun facts ...' information sheet and worksheet.
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5 Fun Facts About Cats - Read and Respond Worksheet
A '5 fun facts ...' information sheet and worksheet.
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My Personal Dictionary Template - Black and White
A printable booklet with pictures for students to create their own personal dictionary.
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Living Things Need Shelter PowerPoint
An 11 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching students why living things need shelter.
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Quotation Marks Poster
A poster highlighting the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation for direct speech.
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Dan's Digital World Brochure and Worksheets
A set of maths questions relating to Dan's Digital World brochure, suitable for older grades.
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Research Skills Worksheets - Note Taking
A set of 6 worksheets to help students identify key facts, details and vocabulary when researching information.
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CVC Words – Playdough Mats
45 pages of three-letter consonant-vowel-consonant words for students to practise writing and forming in playdough.
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Kn, Ph & Wr Digraph Sound Cards
Use our Digraph Sound Cards to introduce your students to kn, ph and wr digraph words.
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Expanded Notation Poster
Explore the world of expanded notation with a printable classroom poster that easily explains the concept for children!
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Paralympic Games Collaborative Colouring Sheet
Use this collaborative Paralympic Games coloring sheet with your class to celebrate this event.
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Fire Safety Tips Bookmark Template
Promote fire safety and reading with a Seymour Smoke Alarm fire safety bookmark.
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Summer Paralympic Games Crossword Puzzle
Boost vocabulary skills with a printable Paralympic Sport Crossword Puzzle.
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Beat the Blast Off! CVC, CVCC and CCVC Spelling Game
Use this collaborative partner game to familiarise your students with some of the most common CVC, CVCC and CCVC words.
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Handwriting Rhyme Poster
Use this handwriting rhyme to help your students prepare themselves for a handwriting lesson.
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Two-Digit Addition Using Partitioning – Poster and Worksheets
Teach your students how to use partitioning for two-digit addition with this ice cream-themed poster and worksheets.
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Multiplication Colour By Number Worksheet Pack
Use this set of multiplication colour-by-number worksheets to help your students learn these important number facts.
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3D All About Me Template - Craftivity
Create a three-dimensional All About Me display for hanging in the classroom.
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Clock Cut and Paste Worksheet – 5-Minute Intervals
Use a clock worksheet to cut, paste and build a clock with five minute increments.
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18 Editing and Proofreading Worksheets – Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation
Use these editing and proofreading worksheets to add daily editing practice to your lesson plans.
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Letter Craft Activity - 'C' is For Cat
Assist young pupild with letter recognition, phonemic awareness and fine motor development with an adorable Letter C Cat Craft Template.
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Procedure Texts Writing Scaffolds
Use this procedural writing scaffold to guide your pupils towards writing high-quality procedure texts.
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Printable Password Log
Help your students keep track of their computer and website logins with printable Student Password Logs.
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Testing in Progress Sign Bundle
Use these printable Testing in Progress signs to alert those outside your classroom to keep their voices down while your students are testing.
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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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My Safety Plan
Help your pupils develop a safety plan to understand what actions to take or who to approach when feeling unsafe.
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I Set My Boundaries Worksheets
Encourage your pupils to think about and define their comfort levels and personal boundaries in different types of social interactions with these interactive and visually appealing worksheets.
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Personal Space and Setting Boundaries Activity Set
Empower your pupils with a clear understanding of personal space and boundaries through this out-of-this-world activity set, filled with real-life scenarios.
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Nouns, Proper Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs and Conjunctions Posters
Enhance student understanding of the 8 parts of speech with these colourful, informative and easily-referenced grammar wall posters.
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Water Cycle Diagram
Display this water cycle diagram when teaching about the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of the Earth.