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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What are Bushfires? Comprehension Task
A comprehension task to use when learning about bushfires.
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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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Story Sequencing - Template
A worksheet to use when teaching students how to sequence important events when reading.
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The Moon Landing - Historical Recount Structure Sorting Task
A sorting task to help students learn about the structure of a historical recount.
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Kn, Ph & Wr Digraph Sound Cards
Use our Digraph Sound Cards to introduce your students to kn, ph and wr digraph words.
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Word Wall - Plant and Animal Cells
Help your students understand the different cell structures found in Plant & Animal Cells with printable Plant and Animal Cell Vocabulary Cards.
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Place Value Cards - 10 000, 1000, 100, 10, 1
Explore and expand 4 and 5-digit numbers with a set pf printable place value cards and suggested activities for small group instruction.
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Paralympic Sports Posters – Summer
Use our Paralympic Sport Picture Posters to introduce your students to the events held during the Summer Paralympic Games.
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Paralympic Sport Newsletter Template
Enhance learning about Paralympic Sports with our mini social media-style newsletter template.
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Expanded Notation Poster
Explore the world of expanded notation with a printable classroom poster that easily explains the concept for children!
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France Fact File – Brochure Template
Explore the wonders of France with this tri-fold brochure template perfect for developing your students' research and presentation skills.
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Similes Matching Game
Use this similes game to introduce your students to some of the most common similes used in the English language.
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Multiplication Colour By Number Worksheet Pack
Use this set of multiplication colour-by-number worksheets to help your students learn these important number facts.
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Punctuation Posters
Display this set of 6 punctuation posters in your classroom to remind your students of the most common punctuation marks and their uses.
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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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Testing in Progress Sign Bundle
Use these printable Testing in Progress signs to alert those outside your classroom to keep their voices down while your students are testing.
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3D Object Easter Bunny Templates
A set of ten Easter Bunny 3D object nets.
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Safeguarding Awareness Mindfulness Colouring Sheet
Enhance comprehension and participation with this safeguarding colouring sheet that also serves as a fun mindfulness activity for your pupils.
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Asking for Help Comic Strip Template
Discuss how and who to turn to for assistance with your pupils using this visually engaging comic strip template.
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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 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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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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Free Printable Butterfly Templates
Decorate your classroom with a flock of colourful butterflies using printable butterfly cut-out templates.
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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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Space - Word Wall Vocabulary
Use these space vocabulary words and space terms to unlock the solar system for your primary students as they learn about space, the solar system, and the world far beyond your school.
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Christmas in Switzerland – Samichlaus Paper Plate Craft
Learn about Christmas in Switzerland and introduce your pupils to Samichlaus with a printable paper plate Christmas craft template.
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Funky Gingerbread Craft Template
Craft a batch of cute cookies with a funky gingerbread man template.
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Funky Elf Craft Template
Make your Christmas crafts a bit more funky with our Funky Elf colouring page and craft template.
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Funky Bat Halloween Craft
Create a classroom colony of adorable Funky Bats with a Halloween craft for children!
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Recognising Feelings Flashcards
Improve your students' emotional literacy with this set of feelings flashcards.