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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60 Comprehension Strategy Task Cards
A 144 page comprehension resource pack to help students apply comprehension strategies when reading.
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Editing Passage Task Cards - Year 6
A set of 20 editing passage task cards with answers.
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Diphthongs Poster Pack
A set of 3 posters including ie, oi and ue dipthongs.
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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.
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Paralympics Activity – Snow Globe Craft
Download this Paralympics activity that inspires students to explore the Winter Games through craft, writing and art.
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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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Paralympic Sport Posters – Winter
Download these Paralympic winter sports photo posters, featuring powerful real-life images that highlight the skill, determination and spirit of Paralympic athletes.
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Illustrated Paralympic Sport Posters – Winter
Download and display these six illustrated winter sports posters to bring the excitement of the Winter Paralympic Games into your classroom.
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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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Winter Paralympics 2026 – Italy Brochure Template
Get ready for the Winter Paralympics 2026 with this engaging Italy brochure that helps students explore the host country’s culture, geography and landmarks.
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Winter Paralympic Word Search – Early Years
Build vocabulary related to the Winter Paralympic Games with this engaging word search activity for younger students.
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Classroom Display Calendar
Use this classroom display calendar each and every morning for fantastic learning opportunities.
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Class Noise Monitor Poster
Remind your students of the appropriate noise level within the classroom with our noise monitor poster.
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THINK Strategy - Think Before You Speak Poster
Promote positive communication using the THINK strategy and our printable Think Before You Speak Poster.
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Word Wall - Plant and Animal Cells
Help your students understand the different cell structures found in Plant & Animal Cells with printable Plant and Animal Cell Vocabulary Cards.
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English & Maths Toolkit Desk Mats – Upper Years
Use our printable English and Maths Toolkit Desk Mats to give your students easy access to key reading, writing, and maths concepts.
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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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'Fired Up' Camping-Themed Classroom Birthday Display
Get fired up for classroom birthdays with a fun camping-themed 'Fired Up' Classroom Birthday Display.
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Above and Below the Line Behaviours – Sorting Activity
Remind students of behaviours that are 'above the line,' 'below the line,' and 'bottom-line' with this sorting activity.
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All About Me Puzzle Piece
Use this All About Me puzzle piece template on the first day of school to help your class get to know one another.
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Division Facts Posters 1–12
Help your students memorise division facts with a set of printable Division Fact Posters for the classroom.
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Animal-Themed Number Posters (0-10)
Use our Animal-Themed Number Posters to help your students build their number recognition skills.
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Fish-Themed Classroom Colour Posters
Use our Fishy Colour Posters to create your own under-the-sea themed colour word display in your classroom.
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Find Four Icebreaker Activity
Use our fun, quick icebreakers to help your students ‘Find Four’ new classmates to make friends with on the first day of school.
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Best Friend Wanted Poster Template
Use our Best Friend Wanted Poster Template to spark new friendships at the beginning of the year.
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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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English Punctuation Poster Pack - KS2
Encourage proper punctuation with printable English Punctuation Posters to display in the classroom.
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How to Be a Good Friend Poster
Use this poster to teach your students how to be a good friend to others.
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Colour Mixing Poster
Use this mixing colours poster to explain how primary colours can be mixed together to create secondary colours.
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Row Row Row Your Boat – Nursery Rhyme Poster
Use this “Row Row Row Your Boat” nursery rhyme poster to teach your youngest students about rhyme and rhythm.