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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Introduction to Fractions PowerPoint
An 45 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing the concept of fractions.
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Wonder Wall Classroom Display - Inquiry Board
Promote scientific thinking in your classroom with an interactive, brainstorming "Wonder Wall" classroom display.
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Winter Paralympics Word Search – Upper Years
Build vocabulary related to the Winter Paralympic Games with this engaging word search activity for upper primary students.
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Free Printable Wanted Poster Template Pack
Use a 'Wanted' poster template pack to encourage your students to research and write about historic figures and more!
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Paralympic Sport Word Scramble
Looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to the Paralympics? Try our word scramble worksheet.
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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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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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Paralympic Medal Design Templates
Spark your pupils' creativity with our Paralympic Medal Design Activity, perfect for encouraging artistic expression!
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Make a Pizza Counting Game
Use this pizza-themed counting game to get your students matching numerals with their corresponding quantities.
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2D Shape Puzzles
Use these 2D shape puzzles to help familiarise your students with the most common two-dimensional shapes.
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The Easter Bunny – Easter Poem Poster
Use this Easter Bunny poem for kids as a basis for some Easter fun in your classroom!
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Biography of a Paralympian – Inquiry-Based Project
Have your students investigate the life and achievements of a famous Paralympic athlete with this inquiry-based learning project.
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I Can Count To Ten – Cut and Paste Worksheet
Use this set of counting worksheets to help your students sequence numbers from 0 to 10.
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Ten Frame Matching Game
Use this ten frame game to strengthen your students’ number sense and foundational maths skills.
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To My Teacher... Worksheet
Get to know your pupils a bit better using a ‘Letter to Teacher’ template.
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Roll, Count, and Cover Activities
Build fine motor and counting skills with a set of printable Roll, Count, and Cover Activities.
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Ice Cream Counting Game
Help students practise their knowledge of counting numbers 1-20 with this fun ice cream matching game.
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Daily Writing Prompts Calendars – Upper Primary
Inspire your students and encourage them to write regularly with a set of printable Daily Writing Prompts in calendar format.
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Days of the Week Poster
Display the days of the week with a bright and cheery Days of the Week Poster.
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Behaviour Expectations Visual Cue Posters
Set clear behaviour expectations with these visual cue posters for the classroom.
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Safeguarding Bookmark Colouring Activity
Boost understanding and engagement with this safeguarding bookmark that doubles as a fun mindfulness colouring-in 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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My Safety Plan
Help your pupils develop a safety plan to understand what actions to take or who to approach when feeling unsafe.
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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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Maths Keywords for Problem Solving
Help your students decipher maths word problems with a set of printable maths keyword sign free printables.
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Roll to Create a Gingerbread House
Have some Christmas fun without the mess with a Roll-to-Create Gingerbread House Art activity.
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Halloween Bat Outline Template
Craft a colony of bats this Halloween with a printable outline of a bat.
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Roll-a-Scary Story Starter – Halloween Writing Prompt for Key Stage 2
Inspire some spooktacular Halloween writing with a roll-to-create Halloween Writing Prompt creator.
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Haunted Preposition House
Practise using prepositions and prepositional phrases with a a fun and spooky Halloween worksheet!
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Halloween Word Wall Vocabulary
Sixty Halloween-related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Desk Pet Name Tag
Encourage positive behaviour with printable Desk Pet Habitat desk name tags.