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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Tier 2 Vocabulary List & Definitions - 3rd Grade
Use our Tier 2 Vocabulary List and Definitions to increase 3rd-grade vocabulary and reading skills.
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Making Predictions With Pictures Prompt Cards
Encourage early reading comprehension by using Making Predictions with Pictures Prompt Cards to help students develop critical thinking and inference skills through visual storytelling.
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers - Upper Grades
Use printable vocabulary graphic organizers to help your upper-grade students develop their academic and conversational vocabulary skills.
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Lunar New Year Decorations - Snake Craft
Create simple Lunar New Year decorations to bring festive cheer and cultural celebration into your classroom!
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Wheel of Color Words Poster Pack
Help support students with learning to identify colors and color words with a color wheel-inspired Classroom Color Words Poster Pack.
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Big Problem or Little Problem? – Sorting Activity
Use our Big Problem vs. Little Problem activity cards and worksheets to help your students learn to manage peer relationships in the classroom.
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Celebrity Biography Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Worksheets 3rd-4th
Download our celebrity biography reading comprehension worksheets PDF resource to help your 3rd and 4th graders practice reading comprehension skills.
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Free Talking Marks Worksheets
Download your free Talking Marks Worksheets and give your students additional practice adding quotations to dialogue.
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States of Matter Foldable Brochure Template
Introduce your students to the three states of matter with a printable States of Matter Foldable Brochure Template.
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Mixture Separation Techniques Worksheet - Cut and Paste
Review the six techniques for mixture separation with a printable Separating Mixtures Vocabulary Worksheet.
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Relative Pronouns Worksheet Pack
Use this relative pronouns worksheet pack to get your students identifying and using these essential parts of speech.
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I Spy Alphabet Sounds Mat
Use these ‘I Spy’ Alphabet Sounds Mats to explore the different letter-sound correspondence of the alphabet.
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Making a Prediction in Science Worksheets (Differentiated)
Introduce your students to making predictions in science with a set of differentiated Scientific Prediction Worksheets.
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Rounding Anchor Chart — Rounding Roller Coaster!
Hang our rounding anchor chart in your classroom for a fun reminder of how to round numbers — roller coaster style!
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Beginning Sounds Phonics Worksheets for Kindergarten
Use these beginning sounds phonics worksheets for kindergarten to explore single grapheme correspondence with your students.
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5th Grade Grammar Review Task Cards
Download these 5th grade grammar review task cards perfect for reading centers.
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Editing Sentences Worksheets – 5th Grade
Download these editing sentences worksheets for 5th grade to get your students identifying and fixing errors in sentences.
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Blending Sounds Board Game
Play a game of blending sounds with your students to get them practicing their CVC word blending skills.
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Beginning, Middle and End of Story Poster Set
Remind students of the elements that make up the beginning, middle and end of a story with this set of three posters.
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Ecosystem Poster Pack
Introduce your students to the different types of ecosystems with a set of printable Ecosystem posters.
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Comparing Narrative and Informational Text Worksheets
Use this set of comparing narrative and informational text worksheets to examine the purpose and features of these two common genres.
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Phoneme Substitution Task Cards
Explore phoneme substitution with your students by using these task cards to replace individual sounds in words to make new words.
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Math Maze for Kindergarten Worksheet Set (Ordering Numbers to 20)
Share this math maze for kindergarten worksheet set with your students to give them practice ordering numbers from least to greatest.
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Phoneme Manipulation Game
Explore phoneme manipulation with your students using this fun phoneme manipulation game.
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Mohs Hardness Test Worksheet - Identifying Minerals
Use our Printable Mohs Hardness Test Worksheet to help your students identify and classify minerals and gemstones.
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STEM Building Challenges (3-4)
Use our easy STEM Challenges to inspire problem solving and creative thinking in your 3rd and 4th Grade classrooms.
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Sequencing Activities — Numbers 1 - 9 Sausage Dog
Use our sequencing activities like this sausage dog to help your students practice ordering the numbers 1 - 9.
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Order Numbers From Least to Greatest Task Cards (Numbers 1 - 20)
Order numbers from least to greatest with these task cards for numbers 1 - 20.
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Music Coloring Sheets - Instruments
Encourage mindfulness with a set of printable music coloring sheets.
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Blending Words Game Boards
Engage students in blending a number of words using this set of leveled phoneme blending game boards.
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Uses of Materials Sorting Activity
Explore the materials objects are made of with a fun sorting activity for students.
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Sink or Float Worksheet - Kindergarten Science Worksheet
Identify objects that sink and float with a printable Sink or Float worksheet for Kindergarten.