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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Lent Comprehension and Word Search
A resource pack about the Christian period of Lent.
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Guided Reading Groups - Comprehension Strategy Tracker
Use this template to easily track the comprehension strategies your students use during reading.
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Guided Reading Groups - Progress Tracker
Use this resource to track the progress of students during your guided reading groups.
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Simple Language in Persuasive Writing Poster
A poster to introduce students to the use of simple language in persuasive writing.
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Shape Poem Template – Thunderstorm
A template for students to use to write a shape poem about a thunderstorm.
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Informative Texts Writing Task - Gemstones
A writing activity to help students construct an informative text based on factual information.
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Letter Craft Activity - 'K' is For Koala
An activity to assist young students with letter recognition, phonemic awareness and fine motor development.
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Informative Texts Writing Task - Fire Fighters
A writing activity to help students construct an informative text based on factual information.
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Writing Book Cover - Version 2
A Writing book cover to use on your students’ workbooks.
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Spelling Book Cover - Version 1
A Spelling book cover to use on your students' workbooks.
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Regular and Irregular Polygons
A poster chart showing regular and irregular polygons.
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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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Multiplication and Division Speed Drill Worksheets – Facts of 9
A set of worksheets to help students develop fast and accurate recall of the nine times tables.
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Multiplication and Division Speed Drill Worksheets – Facts of 6
A set of worksheets to help students develop fast and accurate recall of the six times tables.
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Multiplication and Division Speed Drill Worksheets – Facts of 3
A set of worksheets to help students develop fast and accurate recall of the three times tables.
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Multiplication and Division Speed Drill Worksheets – Facts of 2
A set of worksheets to help students develop fast and accurate recall of the two times tables.
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CVC Worksheets
Three worksheets with missing middle vowel sounds.
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Beginning and Ending Sounds - Vowels - Worksheets
Five worksheets with missing beginning and ending sounds.
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Letter Kk - Alphabet Worksheet
An activity worksheet to use in the classroom when learning about phonics and the letter K.
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Fractions of Bars and Number Lines
A 3 page worksheet to consolidate students’ understanding of partitioning lengths and number lines into fractions.
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Social Stories – Preventing the Spread of Germs
A social story to assist students in preventing the spread of germs.
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Letter Craft Activity - 'D' is For Dog
An activity to assist young students with letter recognition, phonemic awareness and fine motor development.
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Letter Cc - Alphabet Worksheet
An activity worksheet to use in the classroom when learning about phonics and the letter C.
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Letter Bb - Alphabet Worksheet
An activity worksheet to use in the classroom when learning about phonics and the letter B.
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It's About Time Mathematics PowerPoint
An engaging 13 slide PowerPoint to use in the classroom for investigating the relationship between units of time.
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Two-Digit Number Line Activity Prompt Cards
A place value activity to help students identify two-digit numbers on a number line.
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Easter Bunny Craft Activity
An Easter bunny craft activity.
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Identifying Informative Language Worksheets
A set of 3 worksheets to help your students identify informative language features in informative texts.
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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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Is It Sustainable? Evaluating Sources of Electricity Worksheet
A worksheet for considering whether an energy source is sustainable.
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Procedure Text Sequencing Activity - How to Make a Milkshake
A hands-on learning activity to consolidate students' understanding of the structure of procedure texts.
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Procedure Text Sequencing Activity - How to Make Fairy Bread
A hands-on learning activity to consolidate students' understanding of the structure of procedure texts.