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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Map of the World - Labelling Activity
Discover and label the world's continents and oceans with this blank map of the world.
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Phases of the Moon – Comprehension Worksheet
Analyse different moon phases and how their visual appearances change over time with this reading comprehension worksheet.
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Array Races Multiplication Game – Facts 2, 3, 5 and 10
Create arrays to fill the board with this fun multiplication game.
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Identifying Author’s Purpose Task Cards and Worksheets
Download these identifying author’s purpose task cards to help students identify and understand why authors write various types of texts.
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Missing Angle Task Cards
Practise how to find the measure of a missing angle with this set of 18 task cards.
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Mixed Perimeter Word Problems Worksheet
Use this perimeter word problems worksheet to give your students practice calculating the perimeter of shapes.
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Digraph Handwriting - Worksheets
24 digraph worksheets that focus on handwriting and vocabulary activities.
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Making Reading Connections Using Comics
Get your students making reading connections with these engaging comics and accompanying worksheets that help students link what they read to their own experiences, other texts and the wider world.
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Number Talks – Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Task Cards
Explore addition and subtraction of fractions with your students using this set of 24 number talk task cards.
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Leisure Land - Map Skills Worksheet
Explore map skills with a theme park compass rose activity for Years 2–3.
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Map of the Regions of Asia
A map showing the layout, regions and major countries of Asia.
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Measuring, Comparing and Ordering Capacity Worksheet
A worksheet that explores the concept of capacity using informal units of measurement.
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Figurative Language Poster Pack
Remind your students about the most common types of figurative language with this set of classroom display posters.
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Split Class/Fast Finisher Booklet - Middle Years
A booklet to use when classes are split or as fast finisher activities.
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Fractions Assessment - Year 5
A three-page assessment covering various fractions concepts.
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Information Report Structure Worksheet – The Apple iPad
Teach your students about information report structure with this cut-and-paste sequencing worksheet.
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Nets of 3D Objects - Poster
A poster highlighting the nets of a selection of 3D Objects.
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Pandora's Party Palace Maths Activity – Upper Years
Sixteen mathematics problem-solving task cards involving money in a real-world context.
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Plantable Seed Paper Activity Pack
Make your own Plantable Seed Paper and learn about physical changes, recycling, and biodegradable materials with a printable Make Your Own Paper Activity pack.
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Rhyming Worksheet Set
Use this Rhyming Worksheet Set to help students strengthen phonological awareness and build early reading confidence.
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Comparing Units of Time Sorting Activity
Support students' understanding of duration with this comparing units of time activity.
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Suffix Cut and Paste Worksheets
Build strong word‑building skills with Suffix Sandcastles, a collection of six engaging cut‑and‑paste worksheets designed to help students master common suffix endings.
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Nouns Worksheet Pack
Use these noun worksheets to support students in identifying and using nouns within sentences.
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Addition and Subtraction Strategies Worksheet Pack
Support addition and subtraction strategies with this engaging worksheet pack.
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Irreversible & Reversible Changes Worksheet Pack (5-6)
Explore chemical and physical changes in matter with our Irreversible and Reversible Changes Worksheet Pack.
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Bump! – Subtraction to 20 Board Game
Practise subtraction facts to 20 with a fun maths game.
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Writing Noun Groups Worksheet Pack
Use this set of noun group worksheets with your year 2 students to assist them understanding how to improve grammar knowledge and sentence writing
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Describing Fairy Tales Settings: A Writing Activity
Guide students to describe fairy tale settings using visual prompts and scaffolded writing activities.
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Animal Fact File Template Pack
Use an Animal Fact File Template to introduce to your students to the informational researching and writing process.
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Addition Fact Practice: Numbers to 20 Escape Room
Engage students in addition fact practice with an interactive escape room and companion student notebook that make learning fun, hands-on and meaningful.
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Free High Frequency Word Lists
Use this set of levelled high frequency word lists which are a collection of the most commonly used words divided into heart words and flash words for teaching purposes.
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Roll, Read and Write – High Frequency Word Game Pack
Practise reading high frequency words with this set of Roll to Read and Roll to Write High Frequency Word Game boards.