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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Writing An Explanation Text Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of an explanation text.
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Split Class/Fast Finisher Booklet Front Cover - School Supplies Theme
A front cover that can be used to make a split class or fast finisher booklet.
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Writing An Information Report Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of an information report.
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Measuring Angles Using a 180 Degree Protractor - Worksheet
3 worksheet to use when learning about how to use a 180 degree protractor correctly.
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Persuasive Writing Worksheet - Would You Rather?
A worksheet for students to use to write an persuasive composition.
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Readers' Theatre Script - Game, Set, Match!
A script which can be used during readers' theatre or Drama sessions, aimed at students 10 years and over.
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Recount Writing Planning Template
A template for students to use when planning a recount.
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Editing Poster
A poster outlining how to edit a piece of writing.
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Figurative Language Sorting Activity
A set of 28 figurative language example cards to use in a sorting activity.
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Goal Setting Iceberg Template
Download a free goal setting template that helps pupils identify singular aspects that they need focus on to achieve a goal.
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Year 5 Daily Warm-Up – PowerPoint 3
An 93-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick warm-up activities.
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'For' and 'Against' Sorting Activity - All Children Should Play Weekend Sport
A hands-on sorting activity to use when introducing students to the persuasive text type.
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Word Of The Day Worksheet (basic)
A word of the day worksheet with a variety of tasks to give context and meaning to a word.
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Personal Recount Planning Template
A template for students to use when planning a personal recount.
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Identifying Short Vowel Sounds Interactive PowerPoint
An interactive quiz to practise identifying short vowel sounds in words.
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Inference Scenario - The Elegant Express Worksheet
Part of a series of inference scenario worksheets to use when teaching your students how to infer information from images.
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Capacity Vs Volume Poster
A poster explaining the difference between capacity and volume.
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How to Draw a Girl for Kids - Task Card
A task card that helps primary school students draw an awesome picture of a girl.
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Writing Editing Checklist
Now your students can make sure that they check everything when they are editing their work... no mistake gets left behind!
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8-Step Algorithm Sequence Sheet - Lower Primary
A worksheet for students to use when writing an algorithm.
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Number Talks - Multiplication Representation Task Cards
Build number sense skills with this set of 40 task cards.
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Cause and Effect Matching Cards
A set of 24 cards that can be used to help consolidate students' knowledge of causes and effects.
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Time Unit Conversions – Task Cards
A set of 12 task cards about converting units of time.
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Maths Word Problems - Year 3 (Worksheets)
A set of 20 problem solving questions suited to year 3 students.
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Classroom Display Calendar
Use this classroom display calendar each and every morning for fantastic learning opportunities.
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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 Paralympic Games Crossword Puzzle
Boost vocabulary skills with a printable Paralympic Sport Crossword Puzzle.
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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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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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Alphabet Matching Game
Use this alphabet matching game to familiarise your students with the letters of the alphabet and their corresponding sounds.
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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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Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Posters for KS2
Use these posters to show your students the attributes that make up simple, compound and complex sentences.