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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Writing A Recount Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of a recount.
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Battleships Grid Template
A template to help consolidate students' understanding of coordinates.
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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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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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Spelling Book Cover - Version 2
A Spelling book cover to use on your students' workbooks.
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Days of the Week Poster
Display the days of the week with a bright and cheery Days of the Week Poster.
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5 Persuasive Writing Stimulus Sheets
Writing stimulus sheets for persuasive writing.
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The Sinking of the RMS Titanic - Historical Recounts Comparison Task
A comprehension task to enable students to compare literary historical recounts and factual historical recounts.
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Kn, Ph & Wr Digraph Sound Cards
Use our Digraph Sound Cards to introduce your students to kn, ph and wr digraph words.
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Paralympic Games Collaborative Colouring Sheet
Use this collaborative Paralympic Games coloring sheet with your class to celebrate this event.
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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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Addition and Subtraction Minute Maths Booklet
A maths warm-up booklet with ten pages of addition and subtraction questions.
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Skip Counting by 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 Posters and Worksheets
A set of 6 posters showing examples of skip counting.
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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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Kindness Reflection Classroom Display
An interactive kindness display for the classroom.
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Epic Editing Workbook (Lower Primary)
An editing workbook for lower primary students containing 20 topical texts.
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Memory Matcher PowerPoint – International Foods
An interactive match-up activity exploring foods of different cultures.
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Writing An Information Report Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of an information report.
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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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Digraph Worksheet - ir
A worksheet that focus on handwriting and vocabulary activities relating to the digraph ir.
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A Look Inside The Human Body – Teaching Resource Pack
A 46 page Resource Pack about the human body and the impacts of exercise and healthy eating.
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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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Fruit Pie Fractions Worksheet
Use this fractions of a circle worksheet to help your students explore halves, quarters and eighths.
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Safeguarding Awareness Mindfulness Colouring Sheet
Enhance comprehension and participation with this safeguarding colouring sheet that also serves as a fun mindfulness activity for your pupils.
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My Safety Plan
Help your pupils develop a safety plan to understand what actions to take or who to approach when feeling unsafe.
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Number of the Day Worksheet
Explore 4, 5, and 6-digit numbers using this number of the day worksheet with your pupils.
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Desk Plate Alphabet and Number Line - Pastel Dots
Desk plates with the alphabet, a number line and a space for your student's name.
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Narrative Writing Bump It Up Wall – Year 6
A visual display for your classroom to help students ‘bump up’ their narrative writing.
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Deforestation Infographic Poster
An infographic displaying important facts and statistics about deforestation.
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Editing Passage Task Cards - Year 4
A set of 20 editing passage task cards with answers.
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Writing An Informational Text Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of an informational text.