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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Doubles Bingo
30 different bingo cards for double number sums.
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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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Multiplication Strategies – Classroom Poster Pack
Use this set of posters when teaching different multiplication strategies.
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Number Talks - Dividing with Unit Fractions Task Cards
Build fractional reasoning with this set of 24 task cards.
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Comprehension Chatterbox
A fun reading comprehension strategy activity for students to use after reading a text.
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Caterpillar Place Value Ordering Numbers - Worksheet
A number sequencing activity with 3 different levels of complexity.
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Read and Roll - Comprehension Dice Game
A fun reading comprehension strategy game to play in the classroom during literacy groups.
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Fluency Reading Passage - Tropical Cyclones (Year 6)
A non-fiction text to use when assessing students' fluency.
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Fluency Reading Passage - Ultimate Frisbee (Year 6)
A non-fiction text to use when assessing students' fluency.
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Past, Present and Future Simple Tense Verbs Worksheet
An ad-lib style worksheet where students can add their own simple past, present and future tense verbs.
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Biography Flip Book Template
A flip book template to use when writing biographies.
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Fluency Reading Passage - The New Pet (Year 6)
A fiction text to use when assessing students' fluency.
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Fluency Reading Passage - Keeping Safe From the Sun (Year 5)
A non-fiction text to use when assessing students' fluency.
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Fluency Reading Passage - Molly's Day Off (Year 5)
A fiction text to use when assessing students' fluency.
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Fluency Reading Passage - The Thirsty Monkey (Year 5)
A fiction text to use when assessing students' fluency.
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Numbers 1-20
A bright number board representing numbers 1-20.
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Fluency Reading Passage - Wind and Sun (Year 4)
A fiction text to use when assessing students' fluency.
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The Troll Poem and Task Cards
A poem and set of task cards about a Troll.
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Parts of Speech Flip Book
A flip book to use when learning about parts of speech.
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Fluency Reading Passage - Tennis (Year 3)
A non-fiction text to use when assessing students' fluency.
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Fluency Reading Passage - Ready, Set, Go! (Year 3)
A fiction text to use when assessing students' fluency.
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Rhyme Time – Match-Up Activity
A set of 32 match-up cards for students to practise rhyming.
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Fluency Reading Passage - A Day at the Zoo (Year 1)
A fiction text to use when assessing students' fluency.
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Syllable Game
A simple game for students to work out the number of syllables in common words.
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Decodable Text Worksheets – Common Consonant Digraphs (Set 2)
A set of 10 decodable text worksheets for early readers.
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All About My Role Model Mini-Book
A fun mini-book of activities for students to complete when learning about female role models.
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Homophone Crossword
A crossword using different homophones.
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Adding Fractions with Common Denominators Worksheet
A worksheet using fractions with common denominators.
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Exploring 2-Digit Place Value PowerPoint
A 15 page editable PowerPoint to use in the classroom when introducing 2-digit place value.
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Respect For Self, Others and Place Posters
A set of class rules posters reminding students to respect themselves, others and the environment.
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What have I learned In... Reflection Worksheets
Students use these worksheets to reflect on what they learned in English, Maths, Science, Health, Geography and History.
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Their, They're and There Homophones Poster
An educational poster for the homophones their, they're and there.