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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Our Class Rules - Set of 8
Remind pupils of classroom rules and expectations with this set of 8 posters.
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Classroom Reward Coupons
Increase pupil motivation with this set of 23 coupons to use as a classroom reward system.
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Classroom Hand Sign Posters
Strengthen classroom management and cut down on classroom interruptions with a set of hand signal posters.
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Classroom Jobs Display
Keep track of classroom responsibilities with a Classroom Jobs Display!
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Printable Bookmark – Morning Routine Checklist
Ensure your pupils start off on the right foot with this morning routine checklist bookmark!
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Sound Button Flashcards – Set 1
Print this sound button activity set stocked with 100+ printable flashcards for your classroom reading stations!
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Behaviour Sticker Charts
Reward positive behaviour for struggling pupils with editable reward charts.
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Tens and Ones - Base 10 Worksheet
Review place value skills with your year 1 pupils using this 1-page worksheet.
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Base-10 Blocks - Pictorial Model Cards
A set of base-10 block cards to compose and decompose numbers including decimals.
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Behaviour Reflection Sheet for Key Stage 1 Pupils
Invite your Key Stage 1 pupils to reflect on their behaviour choices with this behaviour think sheet.
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Oink, Meow, Moo Icebreaker Game
Break the ice with your pupils on Day 1 with this silly movement game.
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What's My Colour? - Matchup Activity
Use this resource in the classroom when learning and reinforcing colour identification.
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Classroom Calendar Pack
Build your students' knowledge of days, months, seasons and the weather each morning with our classroom calendar pack .
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Monthly Behaviour Tracker
A behaviour tracker to collect individual student data over the course of a month.
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Big Problem, Little Problem Posters
Show different strategies for identifying and solving big problems and little problems with printable posters.
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Classroom Library Genre Book Labels
Organise your classroom library by genre with these printable illustrated book labels.
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We Are... Class Rules Posters
Set your new students up for success with this set of 11 classroom expectation posters.
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Chill Out! Calm Down Corner Poster
Welcome students into your class calm down corner with this cool classroom poster.
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End of Day Routines Checklists for Students — Printable Bookmarks
Make the end-of-the-day go smoothly with a routine checklist for students to use as a bookmark.
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Reboot Remote
Help students work through tough situations with this remote control template.
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Setting Expectations for Working Independently Checklist
Give your pupils a checklist to remind them of classroom routines to follow when working independently.
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Big Problem or Little Problem? – Sorting Activity
A sorting activity for students to place situations in order from the littlest problem to the biggest problem.
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The Magic of Independent Learning – Vertical Chart
Chart your students' learning progress with this set of 8 vertical tracking sheets.
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The Science of Independent Learning – Vertical Chart
Chart your students' learning progress on this set of 8 vertical tracking sheets.
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Student of the Week – Lower Grades
Celebrate the students in your classroom by having a Student of the Week program!
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Just Be – Classroom Expectations Posters
Set clear classroom expectations and provide daily behaviour reminders to your students with a set of colourful 'Be-haviour' posters.
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Respect Self, Others and the Environment Posters
Encourage pupils to respect themselves, others and the environment with a set of printable class rule posters.
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Recognising Feelings Flashcards
Improve your students' emotional literacy with this set of feelings flashcards.
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Classroom Expectations Posters
Display three of the most important classroom expectations with this set of posters.
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Visual Daily Timetable and Equipment List for Students
Provide a visual schedule for specific students with this desk template.
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Time for School! Mini Booklet
Introduce your young students to the routines involved with getting ready for school with this mini booklet.
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Flexible Seating Expectation Mini-Posters
Remind your students of the expectations when using flexible seating in the classroom.