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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Funky Easter Bunny Craft Template
Download the famous Teach Starter funky Easter bunny template for a fun classroom Easter craft activity that features an Easter bunny with funky glasses.
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Winter Paralympic Games – Inquiry-Based Project
Have your students investigate the requirements of being a Paralympic Winter Games host city with this inquiry-based learning project.
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Writing A Narrative Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of a narrative.
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Goal Labels - Reading (Key Stage 1)
Thirty-five reading goal labels for key stage 1.
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Paralympic Activities Mats
Bring the excitement of the Paralympics into the classroom with this set of Paralympic activities mats for primary school students.
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Valentine's Day Hundreds Chart Mystery Pictures
A set of 9 Valentine's Day-inspired mystery hundreds charts.
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Chinese New Year Comprehension Worksheet
Read and learn about Chinese New Year with a reading comprehension passage and worksheet.
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Weekend Recount Worksheet
A worksheet for younger students to use when writing a weekend recount.
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Inspirational Woman Profile - Yuna Kim
A profile about Korean figure skater Yuna Kim.
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Procedure Text Sequencing Activity - How to Make Pancakes
A hands-on learning activity to consolidate students' understanding of the structure of procedure texts.
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BIDMAS/BIMDAS Poster
A poster highlighting the acronym for BIDMAS/BIMDAS.
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Odd and Even Numbers Poster
Help students memorize the rules for identifying odd and even numbers.
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Developing Persuasive Writing Skills PowerPoint - Year 3 and Year 4
A 24 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about the structure and language features of persuasive texts.
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Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics – Mindful Colouring
Bring the excitement of Milano Cortina 2026 into your classroom with three mindful colouring pages designed to help your students celebrate the Winter Paralympic Games.
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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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Printable Adjectives List for Kids
Print your pupils a list of adjectives to keep at hand when writing to help them use descriptive language.
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Asking for Help Comic Strip Template
Discuss how and who to turn to for assistance with your pupils using this visually engaging comic strip template.
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Lunar New Year Colouring Pages
Celebrate Lunar New Year with these mindfulness Lunar New Year colouring pages.
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Homework Information Sheet – Editable Template
Inform parents and caregivers of what homework will look like in your classroom with this editable template.
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All About My Role Model Activity Booklet
A fun activity booklet for students to complete when learning about role models.
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Developing Narrative Writing Skills PowerPoint - Year 3 and Year 4
A 18 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about the structure and language features of narrative texts.
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Narrative Writing Planning Template
A template for students to use when planning a narrative text.
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Writing A Persuasive Text Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of a persuasive text.
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Narrative Plot Structure Story Mountain Template
Use a story mountain template to help your students write narrative texts.
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My Personal Dictionary Template - Black and White
A printable booklet with pictures for students to create their own personal dictionary.
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Free Printable Wanted Poster Template Pack
Use a 'Wanted' poster template pack to encourage your students to research and write about historic figures and more!
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Santa's Mix-Up - Place Value & Expanded Form Maths Worksheets
Add some Christmas spirit to your place value lesson plans with printable Christmas place value worksheets for Year 2..
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Mindful Mats
A set of 10 mindful activity mats to use to help children focus.
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Icebreaker Bingo – First Day of School Game
Kick off a new school year with a Getting to Know You Icebreaker Bingo!
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Get to Know You T-Shirt Activity
Print a free all about me worksheet featuring a t-shirt that pupils design themselves!
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Moving Lines Activity
A fun art activity to experiment with the use of line.
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Reading Fluency Assessment Tool
A user-friendly tool for teachers to test their students' fluency and accuracy.