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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Numbers and Symbols Mini Flashcards
A collection of numbers and symbols mini flashcards available in a variety of colours.
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Writing A Recount Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of a recount.
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Goal Setting Iceberg Template
Download a free goal setting template that helps pupils identify singular aspects that they need focus on to achieve a goal.
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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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Narrative Plot Structure Story Mountain Template
Use a story mountain template to help your students write narrative texts.
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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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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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Worm Farm Poster Pack
A set of 7 posters explaining the process of creating a worm farm and how a worm farm works.
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Percentages, Decimals, and Fractions Word Wall - Maths Vocabulary Display
Print your own fraction, percentage and decimal vocabulary for use on a maths word wall.
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Printable SMART Goals Template for KS2
Start the school year by having your KS2 pupils use a printable template to set their own S.M.A.R.T. goals.
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Safeguarding Classroom Display
Inspire a sense of safety and security within your pupils with this interactive safeguarding classroom display titled "Everyone has the right to feel safe".
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Free Easter Word Wall Vocabulary
Create a fun Easter-themed write-the-room activity and boost vocabulary skills surrounding the Easter holiday with a free Easter word wall.
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Funky Pumpkin Craft Template
Get ready for Halloween with this popular Zentangle art pumpkin craft featuring a customisable Jack-’o-lantern with funky glasses.
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Desk Pet Habitat Templates
Encourage positive behaviour in the classroom with printable Desk Pet Habitats for your pupils to spend their Desk Pet Notes on!
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Informative Text Writing Graphic Organiser Pack
Make writing an informative text easy with graphic organisers for your pupils!
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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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Setting Goals With a Mountain Theme
Use a free printable goal setting template with your pupils to take them to new heights this school year!
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Random Numbers – Base 10 Flashcards (100-10 000)
A set of 40 Base 10 flashcards of random numbers between 100 and 10 000.
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Place Value Castle
A fun place value activity to help students consolidate their understanding of hundreds, tens and ones.
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3-Digit Place Value Cacti
A fun place value activity for students to play in the classroom when exploring 3-digit numbers.
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KLA Book Covers - Black and White
Make it easy for you or your students to find the correct book by using this collection of KLA Book Covers.
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Halves or Quarters Worksheet
A sorting worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of halves and quarters.
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Informative Texts Writing Task - Elephants
A writing activity to help students construct an informative text based on factual information.
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What are Minibeasts? - Poster
A poster to display in the classroom when learning about minibeasts.
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Minibeasts Classification Poster
A poster to display in the classroom when classifying different types of minibeasts.
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Grasshopper Life Cycle - Blank Template
A blank grasshopper life cycle template to use in the classroom when learning about minibeasts.
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Odd and Even Numbers Poster
Help students memorize the rules for identifying odd and even numbers.
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Using Quotation Marks in Narrative Writing PowerPoint
A 21 slide editable PowerPoint template to be used when teaching correct usage of quotation marks.
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Working with Angles PowerPoint
A 12 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing more complex angles to older students.
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Dressing Up A Sentence Activity
An activity to help encourage students to add more descriptive language into their sentence writing.
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Parts of A Plant Worksheet
A worksheet highlighting the different parts of a plant.