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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BUMP! Blending 'l' - Board Game
A board game to practise decoding words with an l-blend.
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Sustainability Criteria Poster
A poster showing the definition and an example of sustainability criteria.
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Multiplication Chart Desk Size
Multiplication is so important, but it can be a difficult concept to master.
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Numbers and Words 0-20 Word Search with Solution
A word search to help your students to learn the numbers and the spelling of their corresponding names.
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Personal Recount Sequencing Activity - Police Car Ride
A worksheet to use in the classroom when learning the sequence of a personal recount.
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Top and Tail Puzzles
10 top and tail puzzles to use when working with vocabulary.
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Monitoring Comprehension Symbols Flashcards
A set of flashcards displaying symbols students can use to monitor their understanding of a text.
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Monitoring Comprehension Symbols Poster
A poster of symbols students can use to monitor their understanding of a text.
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Persuasive Devices PowerPoint
A 28 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about persuasive devices.
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Persuasive Text Type Poster With Annotations
A poster about the persuasive text type, including an annotated example.
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Here, Hidden, Head, Heart Comprehension Posters
Four posters highlighting the different strategies involved with the here, hidden, head, heart comprehension strategy.
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Antarctic Wildlife Poster
A poster highlighting some of the main wildlife in Antarctica.
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Recount Writing Word Wall
A set of 30 vocabulary words related to recount writing.
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Reading Comprehension Strategies PowerPoint - Activating Prior Knowledge
A 13 slide editable PowerPoint template explaining the reading comprehension strategy of activating prior knowledge.
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Identifying Short Vowel Sounds Interactive PowerPoint
An interactive quiz to practise identifying short vowel sounds in words.
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Guided Reading Groups - Reading Strategies Checklist (Individual Profile)
A checklist to help keep track of your students' reading progress and the strategies they use.
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How to Draw a Ninja Boy for Kids - Task Card
A task card that helps primary school students draw an awesome ninja boy!
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How to Draw a Monster – Directed Drawing
A task card that helps students draw an awesome picture of a monster!
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Hygiene Poster - Sneezing and Coughing
A poster to visually remind students to cough and sneeze into their elbows.
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What's the Mood? - Worksheet
A worksheet to practice identifying the mood of a piece of text.
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Pupil Reading Log
Track your students' home reading with this student reading log.
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Fact Family Icosahedron (2, 5, 10 Multiplication and Division Facts)
A hands-on game to play when learning about multiplication and division fact families.
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Narrative Writing Checklist
Now your students can make sure that they have everything they need in their narrative.
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Number Worksheet - 2
An activity worksheet to use in the classroom when learning about 2.
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How to Draw an Alien for Kids - Task Card
A task card that helps primary school students draw an awesome alien!
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Skip Counting by 10s Dominoes
A set of dominoes to use in the classroom when skip counting by 10s.
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Angle Clapper
Angles and all their different names can be confusing, but these Angle Clappers make angles fun.
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Skip Counting by 5s Dominoes
A set of dominoes to use in the classroom when skip counting by 5s.
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My Emotions Wheel
An emotions wheel for students to communicate how they are feeling.
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States of Matter Properties Venn Diagram
A cut and paste activity that explores the properties of solids, liquids and gases.
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States of Matter: Gases – Poster
An educational poster explaining the properties of gases.
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Persuasive Sentence Starters
Have your students begin their persuasive writing with a strong sentence starter.