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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To My Teacher... Worksheet
Get to know your pupils a bit better using a ‘Letter to Teacher’ template.
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Auto-Fill Class List Template
Save time making custom class checklists with an editable auto-fill class list template.
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Our Class is a Family Activity Flipbook for KS1
Start building a classroom community from day one with a printable ‘Our Class is a Family’ flipbook.
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Roll, Count, and Cover Activities
Build fine motor and counting skills with a set of printable Roll, Count, and Cover Activities.
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Numbers 1-10 Bug Matching Game
Help students learn to represent numbers 1-10 in picture, word and number form.
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Ice Cream Counting Game
Help students practise their knowledge of counting numbers 1-20 with this fun ice cream matching game.
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Clock Cut and Paste Worksheet – 5-Minute Intervals
Use a clock worksheet to cut, paste and build a clock with five minute increments.
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Jellyfish - Count to 10 Match-Up Activity
Use this fun teaching resource to help consolidate your students’ knowledge of counting to 10.
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18 Editing and Proofreading Worksheets – Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation
Use these editing and proofreading worksheets to add daily editing practice to your lesson plans.
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Letter Craft Activity - 'C' is For Cat
Assist young pupild with letter recognition, phonemic awareness and fine motor development with an adorable Letter C Cat Craft Template.
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When You Enter This Classroom - Door Display
Welcome your pupils into your classroom with a ‘When You Enter This Classroom” Student Affirmations Classroom Display
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Anti-Bullying Colouring Sheets
Discourage bullying and promote kindness in the classroom with a set of printable Anti-Bullying Colouring Sheets.
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Who’s in Your Circle? Icebreaker Activity for KS2
Help your pupils find like-minded friends on the first day of school with a ‘Who’s in Your Circle?’ icebreaker activity.
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Alphabet Letter-Sound Assessment Pack
Assess your students abilities to write their names, identify letters, letter sounds, and initial/middle/ending sounds with a printable alphabet assessment pack.
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I Can Count to 10! – Mini Book
Practise counting small objects up to 10 with this student counting mini book.
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I Can Count to 5! – Mini Book
Count small objects up to 5 with this printable counting mini book.
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Amphibians vs Reptiles Worksheet Pack
Compare Amphibians vs. Reptiles and their characteristics with our printable animal comparison worksheets.
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STEM Job Description Posters and Lanyards
Help students stay on task during STEM group work with these STEM job description posters and lanyards.
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Student Behaviour Contract Template for KS2
Create a classroom community and ensure adherence to rules and procedures with a printable Student Behaviour Contract Template.
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Roll and Read – Sight Word Game Pack
Practise reading sight words with this set of 5 Roll to Read Sight Word Game boards.
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Days of the Week Calendar Maths Classroom Display
Help students learn the days of the week with a daily calendar maths display.
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Printable No Homework Passes
Reward students with a No Homework Pass using our printable homework pass templates.
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Developing a Growth Mindset – Worksheets
Help your students develop a growth mindset and set achievable goals with a printable pack of growth mindset worksheets.
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Classroom Welcome Sign - Back to School Poem
Print a Classroom Welcome Sign to welcome your new students on the first day of school.
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Back to School Treats - Student Gift Tags
Give your students a fun back-to-school gift tagged with one of these fun student gift tags!
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Classroom Vocabulary Chart
Kick off the new year and introduce your learners to the things in their school and classroom with vocabulary-building Classroom Word Charts.
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Adjectives Poster Pack
Get your pupils to use new words to describe objects with this set of 13 bright and colourful posters.
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Printable Classroom Signs for Different Work Areas
Create a print-rich and kid-friendly environment in your classroom with printable Classroom Area Signs.
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All About Me Bag Activity Template
Get to know your pupils a bit better by having them create ‘All About Me’ Bags!
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Word Study List - Double Consonants
Introduce and explore words containing double consonants with this extensive list.
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Diversity is our Strength Poster
Display this 'diversity is our strength' poster in your classroom as a reminder of unity and inclusion.
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Luck of the Draw-ing Prompts
A set of 35 drawing prompt cards.