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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Ancient Egypt Word Wall Vocabulary
Download a printable set of 36 Ancient Egypt-themed vocabulary word wall cards for your classroom.
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Packing in Meaning with Noun Groups Worksheet
Explore the concept of noun groups with this 2-page worksheet.
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Water Cycle Words - Illustrated Word Wall
Boost vocabulary skills and understanding with an illustrated water cycle word wall.
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Free Easter Word Wall Vocabulary
Create a fun Easter-themed write-the-room activity and boost vocabulary skills surrounding the Easter holiday with a free Easter word wall.
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Fraction Strips
Print a set of fraction strips for the classroom! Keep the handy maths manipulative on hand for fraction games, showing equivalent fractions and more!
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Representations of Unit Fractions Poster
Display this free poster in your classroom showing representations of common unit fractions.
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Equivalent Fractions – Deck of Cards
Finding equivalent fractions doesn't have to be boring. Download this set of 30 cards to use in your classroom in various ways.
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Fraction Representations Posters - Whole, Halves, Quarters, Thirds and Fifths
Display these posters when working with fractions and their different representations.
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Equivalent Fraction Wall – Blank
Encourage students to create their own equivalent fraction chart with this printable maths template.
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Equivalent Fractions Chart – Differentiated Worksheets
Use a fraction wall to practise finding equivalent fractions and comparing fractions with this set of differentiated worksheets.
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Equivalent Fraction Wall Poster
Guide students to develop an understanding of fractions with the same value by using an equivalent fractions chart in your classroom.
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Unit Fractions – Deck of Cards
Use this deck of 30 cards to practise different concepts with unit fractions.
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Fraction Circles and Suggested Activities Sheet
Teach the concept of fractions in a visual way with this set of fraction wheel templates and a list of suggested activities.
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Space Word Search
Review science vocabulary terms with an engaging space word search.
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Solar System Mobile – Craft Activity
Use this printable solar system craft when learning about the planets and their position in relation to the Sun.
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Individual Planet Posters
Use this set of posters with your space unit to teach about the individual planets.
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The Solar System – Cut and Paste Activity
Use this cut-and-paste activity to make a mini solar system book.
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Combinations of 10 and 20 Posters
Easily recognise combinations of 10 and combinations of 20 with this visual poster set.
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Hello Around The World Bunting
Decorate your classroom with this set of bunting that displays different ways to say hello around the world.
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Paint Splat Colour Posters
Promote colour recognition in your foundation classroom with printable colour words posters.
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Classroom Colour Charts
Promote colour recognition in your foundation classroom with printable colour word charts with images.
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Free Printable Butterfly Templates
Decorate your classroom with a flock of colourful butterflies using printable butterfly cut-out templates.
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Chinese Dragon Puppet – Craft Activity
Bring the Chinese dragon to life with this dragon puppet craft activity.
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Multi-Digit Multiplication Strategies Posters
Teach your students about different multi-digit multiplication methods with this set of maths posters.
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Maths Keywords for Problem Solving
Help your students decipher maths word problems with a set of printable maths keyword sign free printables.
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CUBES Classroom Display and Bookmark Set
Tackle word problems with this CUBES problem-solving classroom display and bookmark set.
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Addition Strategies Posters
Create an addition strategies display for your pupils with this set of 7 posters.
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Division Strategies
Use this set of printable classroom posters when teaching different division strategies.
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Subtraction Strategies – Classroom Poster Pack
Remind your pupils of the many subtraction strategies with a printable subtraction anchor chart display.
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Maths Symbols Posters with Vocabulary
Pupils can often identify the mathematical symbol, but what about all of the different names for it?
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Mental Maths Division Posters
Use this set of division posters in your classroom when teaching different mental maths strategies.
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Mental Maths Multiplication Posters
Use this set of multiplication posters in your classroom when teaching different mental maths strategies.