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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Bullying Role Play Cards
A set of role play cards to use when teaching bullying and resilience through drama.
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What are Bushfires? Comprehension Task
A comprehension task to use when learning about bushfires.
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Science Journal Template
Templates to create science journals for your students.
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Writing A Biography Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of a biography.
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Writing a... Writing Styles Poster Pack
A set of 14 posters which describe different writing styles in clear steps.
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Writing An Explanation Text Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of an explanation text.
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Missing Angles Worksheet
A worksheet to use when learning about angles.
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Character Profile Template
A template to use when exploring the personality, appearance, feelings and actions of a character from a narrative.
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Writing An Exposition Text Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of an exposition text.
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Complementary Angles Worksheet
A worksheet to use when learning about complementary angles.
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Measuring Volume Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring the concept of volume.
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Using a 180 Degree Protractor Poster
A poster to display when learning how to use a protractor correctly.
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Complementary and Supplementary Angles Poster
A poster to display when learning about complementary and supplementary angles.
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Handwriting Song Poster
A poster with The Handwriting Song to display in the classroom.
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Angles Bingo
30 different bingo cards using angle pictures, degrees and names.
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Summarising An Information Text Graphic Organiser
A teaching resource to help teach your students how to summarise an information text.
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Earth Watch: Good Pet Care – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for an article about ways to keep our native animals and plants safe by being a good pet owner.
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‘Said’ Sight Word Little Book
A little book with activities for the word ‘said’.
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Recount Writing Scaffold
A one page scaffolding sheet which can be used to write a recount.
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Who's and Whose Homophones Poster Original Design
An educational poster for the homophones who's and whose.
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Witch and Which Homophones Poster Original Design
An educational poster for the homophones witch and which.
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Two, Too and To Homophones Poster Original Design
An educational poster for the homophones two, too and to.
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Geometry Worksheets - Properties of Shapes - Year 4
10 properties of shapes worksheets linked to the National Curriculum in England.
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Their, They're and There Homophones Poster Original Design
An educational poster for the homophones their, they're and there.
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Rite, Write and Right Homophones Poster Original Design
An educational poster for the homophones rite, write and right.
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If You Need to Sneeze Hygiene Poster
A set of posters highlighting the correct way to sneeze to avoid spreading germs.
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Where, Wear and We're Homophones Poster Original Design
An educational poster for the homophones where, wear and we're.
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Multiplication Facts PowerPoint - Five Times Tables
A 30 slide PowerPoint to use when learning about multiplication.
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Decodable Text Worksheets – Common Consonant Digraphs (Set 1)
A set of 10 decodable text worksheets for early readers.
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Man-Made vs Natural Materials Worksheet
A worksheet that requires students to identify man-made and natural materials in the classroom.
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Occupations and Sustainability in Technology Assessment
A four-page assessment task covering occupations and sustainability in technology.
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Positive Impacts of Technology Worksheet
A worksheet exploring the positive impacts of technology in the community.