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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Learning Preference Worksheet
Learn your new pupils' likes and dislikes with this learning preference sheet.
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Pupil Interest Survey
Determine your students' interests with this survey for young students.
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All About Me — Beehive-Themed Classroom Display
Create an inclusive 'All About Me' wall display with this beehive-themed classroom display kit.
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Count and Graph – In the Classroom
Practise collecting, sorting, and organising data to create a graph with this 2-page worksheet.
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Back to School Scavenger Hunt Worksheet
Build a classroom community and help your students get to know each other with a fun getting to know you activity.
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Days of the Week Cut and Paste Worksheet
Use this sorting activity to assist your students when learning the days of the week.
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Looking For a Book? Suggestion Display
Help your students choose a book with this classroom library display.
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Mindful Mats
A set of 10 mindful activity mats to use to help children focus.
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Icebreaker Bingo – First Day of School Game
Kick off a new school year with a Getting to Know You Icebreaker Bingo!
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All About Me! - Simile Poem Poster and Template
Get to know your pupils and explore poetry at the same time with this simile poem scaffolding template.
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'All About Me' Selfie – Writing Template
Learn to write a paragraph and get to know your pupils all at once with this fun all about me activity.
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Visual First-Then Schedule
Communicate a sequence of events with this visual first-then board and set of 48 reward picture cards.
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Is It True? Listening Activity
Practise your students' listening skills with this listening activity.
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Add It In – Active Listening Activity
Practise following directions to colour and draw pictures with a printable listening activity worksheet pack.
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Token Board
Provide a visual reminder of what a student is working for with this visual reward chart and set of 36 reward cards.
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We Are Working For... Class Reward Chart
Remind your class of their behaviour goals with a 'We Are Working For' display.
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Behaviour Reflection Sheet for Key Stage 2 Pupils
Invite your students to reflect on their behaviour choices with this behaviour think sheet.
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Behaviour Charades for Key Stage 2
Explore appropriate and inappropriate behaviours at the beginning of a new school year with a fun charade activity.
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Letter to the Teacher Template
Get to know your students with an all about me writing template.
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Who Am I? Icebreaker Game
Make day 1 a success with this fun icebreaker game.
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Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down Classroom Expectations Sort
Review appropriate classroom behaviours with this sorting activity.
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Summer Snapshots
Celebrate the end of summer with this fun back-to-school activity.
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Back to School STEM Challenge Cards for Years 1-3
Integrate STEM activities into your back-to-school plans by guiding pupils to create a picture frame, name tag and pencil cup.
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Reaction Charades
A fun game for students to explore positive and negative ways of reacting to situations.
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First Day of School Photo Props and Display
Celebrate going back to school with a printable photo props pack to be used in the classroom on the first day of the school year.
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Team Building Games – Key Stage 2
Encourage communication and cooperation with a set of 10 team building games.
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Search and Find – Back to School
Start the school year with a fun Back to School maths activity for Year 1 pupils.
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Germ Busters – Code Cracking Game
Crack the code in this personal hygiene game.
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Back to School Chatterbox
Help make heading back to school a blast with this paper chatterbox template.
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Classroom Behaviour Discussion Cards
Encourage pupils to think about what a positive learning environment looks like, sounds like and feels like with this set of 10 discussion cards.
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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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Homework Information Sheet – Editable Template
Inform parents and caregivers of what homework will look like in your classroom with this editable template.