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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Paralympic Events Bingo Game
Introduce your class to the events held at the Paralympic Games with our fun and interactive Bingo game.
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Write the Room - Paralympic Games Writing Centre
Teach your pupils the vocabulary associated with the Paralympic Games with this interactive Write the Room activity.
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Paralympic All-Stars Social Media Profile Template
Engage your pupils in learning about Paralympic athletes with a social media-inspired athlete profile template.
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Sport Maze Worksheets
Give your students a much-needed brain break with a set of printable Sport Mazes for kids!
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Paralympic Quote Bookmarks
Motivate your students with printable, colour-your-own sports bookmarks featuring Paralympic Athlete quotes.
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Paralympic Games Vocabulary Mats
Introduce your students to exciting Paralympic sports with this vocabulary word mat.
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Paris Landmarks – Mindfulness Colouring Pages
Use this set of mindfulness colouring pages of Paris landmarks to celebrate the magic of Paris.
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Paralympic Athlete Profile Template
Get your students excited about their favourite para-athletes with our Paralympic Athlete Profile Template.
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Eiffel Tower Craft and Writing Template
Use this printable Eiffel Tower craft and writing template to celebrate the magic of Paris.
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Paralympic Athlete Brochure Template
Develop your students' research and biography writing skills with our dynamic Paralympic Athlete Biography brochure template.
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Paralympic Sport Colouring Sheets – Summer
Introduce your class to the Summer Paralympic Games with our Paralympics colouring sheets.
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Seymour Smoke Alarm Craft Template
Teach fire safety and the importance of monthly fire alarm maintenance with a fun Seymour Smoke Alarm Craft template.
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Paralympic Values Colouring Sheets
Introduce your students to the core values of the Paralympics with these Paralympic values colouring sheets.
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Summer Paralympics Word Search - Upper Years
Introduce the events held during the Paralympic Games with our summer sports word search for Years 3-6.
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Summer Paralympics Word Search - Lower
Build vocabulary related to the Summer Paralympic Games with this engaging word search puzzle for pupils in their early years.
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Whole Body Listening – Poster and Worksheet
Use this poster and accompanying worksheet to teach your students about whole body listening.
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Building 2-Digit Numbers Dice Game
Teach your students about place value in two-digit numbers with this engaging dice game featuring Base 10 blocks.
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Sight Word Activity Worksheets
Help your students practise their sight words at home with this set of two sight word activity grids.
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Sight Word Splash Game
Use this collaborative partner game to allow your students to practise reading and writing some of the most common high-frequency words.
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Beat the Blast Off! CVC, CVCC and CCVC Spelling Game
Use this collaborative partner game to familiarise your students with some of the most common CVC, CVCC and CCVC words.
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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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Pocket Money Board Game
Use this pocket money board game to introduce your students to the concept of money management.
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British Paralympic Athletes - Biography Banners
Bring the Paralympic Games to life with this set of British Paralympic Athlete Biography pennant templates.
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Paralympic Medal Tracking Template
Help your students keep track of the medals won during the Paralympics with an easy-to-use Paralympic medal tracker.
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Paralympic Athlete Biography Templates
Empower your pupils to learn about and honour remarkable Paralympic Athletes with these easy-to-use templates – ideal for Years 1-6.
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The Paralympic Games Agamograph
Get your pupils excited about the Paralympic Games with our 3D agamograph art activity.
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Stretchy Sentences Worksheet
Use this worksheet to help your students write detailed and descriptive sentences.
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Handwriting Rhyme Poster
Use this handwriting rhyme to help your students prepare themselves for a handwriting lesson.
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Trace, Draw and Order Sentences Worksheets
Use this set of sentence cut-and-paste worksheets to help your students build simple sentences.
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Simple Addition Riddle Worksheet
Download this simple addition worksheet to provide your students with practice adding one- and two-digit numbers.
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Alien-Themed Counting Activity
Use these alien-themed counting worksheets to help your students count quantities between 1 and 10.
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Happy Birthday Certificate
Use this Happy Birthday certificate to make your students feel special and valued on their birthday.