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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Biography Writing Word Wall
A set of 30 vocabulary words related to biography writing.
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Maths Word Problem Match-Up Game - 0-50 Addition and Subtraction
Twenty word problem cards for addition and subtraction using numbers 0-50.
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Number Talks - Fraction Task Cards
Build fraction skills with this set of 30 task cards.
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The Addition Quest – Whole Class Game
Find the hidden gems and place their numbers into the correct positions on the worksheet to solve the sums.
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problem Task Cards (Numbers 10-50)
Use a range of addition and subtraction strategies to solve twenty word problems that contain numbers 10–50.
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problem Task Cards (Numbers 1-9)
Use a range of addition and subtraction strategies to solve twenty single-digit word problems.
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Rolling to 100 Board Game
Practise counting to 100 by 1's with this interactive hundreds board game for multiple players.
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Place Value Platypus – Worksheet
Practise expanded notation and writing numbers in words with the Place Value Platypus.
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100 Chart with Missing Numbers
Practice counting forward beginning from a given number with this set of 100 charts and recording sheets.
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1-100 Number Chart - Sequencing Activity
Count by 1’s with your primary students by arranging number tiles 1-100.
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100th Day of School Photo Props and Display
Celebrate your students becoming 100 days smarter with this set of photo booth props for your classroom.
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Would You Rather...? Question Cards - 100 Days of School
Engage your students in thought-provoking discussions with this set of 27 random question cards that involve the number 100.
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Counting by 10's Maze
Find the fun and learn to skip count by 10s up to 100 with this engaging maze activity!
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Counting by 5's Maze
Get to the party by skip counting to 100 with our counting by 5’s worksheet.
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Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives – Four Corners Game
Identify common and proper nouns, verbs and adjectives through this elimination-style types of words active game.
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I Have, Who Has? Game - British Currency
Recognise and calculate currency value using 30 different British coin and note combinations.
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Desk Plate Alphabet and Number Line - Pastel Dots
Desk plates with the alphabet, a number line and a space for your student's name.
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Ordering British Coins – Worksheet
A worksheet for students to practise ordering British coins.
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Recognising British Coins – Worksheet
Explore British coins and their worth with this simple worksheet.
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Money Bingo - British Coins
Recognise and understand various denominations of British coins and combine them for particular values.
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Year of the Tiger - String Puppet Craft Template
A Lunar New Year-themed 'Year of the Tiger' string puppet template.
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Tiger Drawing Activity - Lunar New Year
A fun tiger drawing activity to celebrate Year of the Tiger.
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Paper Cut Tiger Template - Lunar New Year
A tiger-themed fine motor cutting activity for Lunar New Year.
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Desk Plate - Green
A cool new desk plate for your class.
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SMASH IT! Blending 'l' Game
Practise finding different ways to blend 'l' with other consonants with this set of 8 game boards and letter cards.
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Subtraction Strategies Using Addition Worksheet
Use addition to solve subtraction problems with this worksheet.
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SMASH IT! Vowels Game
Distinguish between long and short vowel sounds with this set of 5 game boards and vowel letter cards.
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Classroom Icebreaker Game – Who Hacked Pixel Jump 5000?
A retro-style mystery game where primary pupils combine individual clues to reveal the solution.
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Word Problem Task Cards – 2-Digit + 1-Digit Addition
Practise adding 2-Digit and 1-Digit numbers with this set of 16 word problem task cards.
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Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers Task Cards
Practice 2-digit subtraction with this set of 18 task cards.
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Adding 2-Digit Numbers Task Cards
Practice adding 2-digit numbers with this set of 18 number sentence task cards.
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Addition Strategies: Base-Ten Blocks Worksheet
Practice using the strategy of using base-10 blocks and regrouping to find the sum.