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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Odd and Even Numbers Poster
Help students memorize the rules for identifying odd and even numbers.
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Endangered Animals Word Wall Vocabulary - Rainforest
Forty-two endangered species related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Identifying Angles PowerPoint
A 22 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when identifying angles.
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How Can We Help Our Planet Mini Book
A mini book that your students can complete to explain how they can help the planet.
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Biography Template
Guide your students with this Biography Template.
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Hansel and Gretel Character Profile Worksheets
A set of character profile worksheets using the Hansel and Gretel Fairy Tale.
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Real Or Make-Believe - Animal Picture Sorting Worksheet
A teaching resource to help teach your students the difference between real and make-believe.
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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Find Your Sport – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a comic about the importance of physical activity to a healthy lifestyle.
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2D Shape Maths Investigation - My Crazy Cubby House!
A mathematics investigation involving 2D shape, embedded in a real-world context.
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OREO Persuasive Writing Poster
A poster detailing what to put in a persuasive paragraph using the OREO acronym.
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Persuasive Devices Sorting Activity
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing persuasive devices.
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Editing Passages PowerPoint - Year 3
A 42 slide editable PowerPoint template containing editing passages with answers.
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Dictation Passages PowerPoint - Year 2
A 22 slide editable PowerPoint Template which can be used for a range of dictation activities.
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Goals - Writing (Key Stage 2 - Lower)
Thirty-seven writing goal cards for key stage 2 - lower.
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Introduction to Fractions PowerPoint
An 45 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing the concept of fractions.
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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 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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Build a Skeleton Template
Learn about bones and the skeleton with this build a skeleton template.
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Slicing Up Good Choices! Class Reward Tracker
Encourage teamwork and positive behaviour in your classroom with a new pizza-themed classroom reward system.
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Behaviour Sticker Charts – Stars
Reward positive behaviour with printable sticker charts!
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Classroom Hand Sign Posters
Strengthen classroom management and cut down on classroom interruptions with a set of hand signal posters.
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Never Have I Ever... Getting-to-know-you Game
Get to know your new students with this child-friendly version of the popular game, 'Never Have I Ever.'
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Editable Classroom Spinner Template (6 Sections)
Use this editable template to create your own activity or game for your classroom spinner.
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Maths Mazes (Friends of Ten)
A set of friends of ten mazes where students find missing addends to solve the maze.
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Hemispheres Worksheet
A worksheet highlighting the hemisphere, equator and country locations.
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Contractions PowerPoint
A 24-slide editable PowerPoint template about contractions.
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Dolch Words Card Game – Classroom Game
A card game for dolch sight words.
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Plant And Animal Adaptations PowerPoint
A 28 slide editable PowerPoint Template for teaching a unit on plant and animal adaptation.
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COPS Writing and Editing Poster and Checklist
A C.O.P.S writing and editing poster with accompanying checklist.
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My Promise to the Earth Student Template
A template for students to identify what they can do to help save the environment.
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Persuade Me: Persuasive Writing Assessment Activities
A set of 4 persuasive writing assessment activities.
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Personification Poster
A poster providing a definition and examples of personification.