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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Making Predictions - Comprehension Task
A task to use when teaching your students reading comprehension strategies.
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Missing Addends to 10 – Flashcards
A set of flashcards to use when exploring ways to make 10.
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Dictation Passages PowerPoint - Year 4
A 22 slide editable PowerPoint Template which can be used for a range of dictation activities.
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Goals - Numeracy (Key Stage 2 - Lower)
A set of 115 goal cards focusing on numeracy for Key Stage 2 - Lower.
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Goal Labels - Writing (Key Stage 2 - Upper)
Twenty-six writing goal labels for key stage 2 - upper.
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Goal Labels - Writing (Key Stage 2 - Lower)
Thirty-seven writing goal labels for middle primary.
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Goals - Writing (Key Stage 1)
Thirty-three writing goal cards for key stage 1.
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Goal Labels - Writing (Key Stage 1)
Forty-four writing goal labels for key stage 1.
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Goals - Literacy (Key Stage 1)
A set of 90 goal cards focusing on literacy for key stage 1.
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Fact File Pack - Animals, Objects and People
A set of 6 fact files, covering a variety of topics.
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Introduction to Fractions PowerPoint
An 45 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing the concept of fractions.
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Season Handwriting Sheets
Handwriting sheets about the seasons.
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What are Floods? Cloze Worksheet
A cloze worksheet about floods.
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What are Floods? - Comprehension Task
A comprehension task to use when learning about flooding.
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Editing Passages PowerPoint - Year 4
A 42 slide editable PowerPoint template containing editing passages with answers.
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Editing Passage Task Cards - Year 6
A set of 20 editing passage task cards with answers.
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What's the Question? Wall Display - Lower Years
Get your students' brains warmed up each morning with this fun interactive inquiry display board.
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Mindfulness Drawing Task Cards — Meditation Drawing for Kids
Promote mindfulness and calm in your classroom with a set of printable Mindful Drawing Task Cards to use as brain breaks.
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Call and Response – Attention-Grabbing Phrase Cards
Display and use a variety of call and response phrases in your classroom with our printable attention-getter cards.
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Space-Themed Classroom Door Display
Launch into a new year with a Space-Themed Classroom Door display featuring planets, stars, and editable pupil name tags.
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Superhero Classroom Door Decorating Kit
Transform your space with a Superhero Classroom Door display packed with vibrant colours, heroic characters, and editable name tags to welcome your super pupils.
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Random Partner Cards
Make assigning random partners entertaining with this set of 38 matchup cards.
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Under the Sea - Student Pairing Cards
Practise matching skills and pair up your students with our Under The Sea Match-Up Pairing Cards.
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Watch Us Bloom! Sunflower Classroom Door Decorations
Welcome new pupils with Sunflower Classroom Door Decorations that blend bold yellow blooms, soft neutrals, and customisable templates for a display that feels both beautiful and personal.
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We Are a Sharp Bunch! Cactus Classroom Door Decorations
Transform your classroom doorway with cactus classroom door decorations that make your Back‑to‑School door display look sharp, stylish, and effortlessly put together.
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Welcome to Our Hive! Bee Classroom Door Decorations
Create a warm, welcoming classroom entrance with Busy Bee Classroom Door Decorations that turn your entry into a cheerful hive pupils will love buzzing by each morning.
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Weather Feelings - How Are You Feeling? Poster and Flashcards
A visual resource to help students verbalise how they are feeling.
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Life Cycle Diagram of a Butterfly Poster Pack
Display the stages of a butterfly's life with a printable Life Cycle Diagram of a Butterfly Poster Pack.
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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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Sink or Float Experiment Pack
Explore properties of matter and boost science inquiry skills with a Sink or Float Experiment.
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Animal Groups Posters
5 pages of posters with animal names.
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Paralympic Games Historical Timeline – Inquiry-Based Project
Introduce your students to the rich history of the Paralympic Games with this inquiry-based learning project.