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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Number 1 - 30 Egg Flip Game
Numbers 1 - 30 in numerals and words on frying 'eggs' to help students with number recognition.
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5 Persuasive Writing Stimulus Sheets
Writing stimulus sheets for persuasive writing.
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Finding Persuasive Devices Worksheet
A worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of persuasive devices.
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'Happy Easter' Cards
A set of three blank Easter cards.
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Easter Egg Mindful Colouring In Sheet
Easter egg mindful colouring sheet for children to enjoy.
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Superfoods: What's for Lunch? – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a comic about the importance of eating a healthy lunch.
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'For' and 'Against' Sorting Activity - All Children Should Play Weekend Sport
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing students to the persuasive text type.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worksheets
Three worksheets to use when teaching your students how to add and subtract fractions.
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Comprehension - Stop Polluting The Ocean
A comprehension activity using a persuasive text.
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Simple Recount Writing Checklist
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their recount writing.
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Lights, Camera, Action - Theatre Word Wall Vocabulary
Lights, camera, action word wall vocabulary cards to expand your students' theatre vocabulary.
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Perimeter and Area Poster
A poster that explains and compares the concepts of perimeter and area.
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World Map (Black and White Version)
Black and white world map showing countries, oceans and seas.
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Year 5 Daily Warm-Up – PowerPoint 4
A 92-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick warm-up activities.
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Number - Multiplication and Division - Year 1
4 multiplication and division worksheets linked to the National Curriculum in England.
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Paralympics Activity – Snow Globe Craft
Download this Paralympics activity that inspires students to explore the Winter Games through craft, writing and art.
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Winter Paralympic Word Search – Early Years
Build vocabulary related to the Winter Paralympic Games with this engaging word search activity for younger students.
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Wheel of Colour 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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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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Design a Paralympic Logo – Inquiry-Based Project
Have your students design a new logo for their country’s Paralympic Team with this inquiry-based learning project.
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All About Me Bag Activity Template
Get to know your pupils a bit better by having them create ‘All About Me’ Bags!
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Safeguarding Awareness Collaborative Colouring Activity
Get your class working together to enhance their understanding of safeguarding by engaging in a collaborative and creative colouring-in activity.
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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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Equivalent Fraction Wall – Blank
Encourage students to create their own equivalent fraction chart with this printable maths template.
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Maths Keywords for Problem Solving
Help your students decipher maths word problems with a set of printable maths keyword sign free printables.
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Maths About Me Template
Get to know your new students with these Maths-themed All About Me templates.
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How to Walk Like a... Instruction Cards
Transitioning pupils throughout the school grounds doesn't have to be boring when you use this set of 4 instruction cards!
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Read the Room – Classroom Labels
Create a print-rich environment with a set of 75 classroom labels.
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Back to School Door Display With an Astronauts Theme
Update your outer space-themed classroom display with fun printable astronaut templates that can be personalised with your pupil' faces!
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Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers Worksheet
Practice 2-digit subtraction with regrouping with this drill and practice worksheet.
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National Tree Day – Word Hunt
A National Tree Day word search to use in the classroom.
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Analogue Clock Features
Students create their own analogue clock by cutting and pasting the parts of an analogue clock on a template.