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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Maths Warm-Ups Interactive PowerPoint – Year 3
A PowerPoint providing a series of warm up activities for Year 3 students across the Mathematics curriculum.
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Partitioning 3-Digit Numbers - Match-Up Cards
A set of partitioning 3-digit number cards to help students identify the place value of hundreds, tens and ones.
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Personification Poster
A poster providing a definition and examples of personification.
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10 Fascinating Facts About the Sydney Harbour Bridge – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for an article including ten facts about the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia.
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How Does It End? – Final Sounds Match-Up Activity
Consolidate your students' understanding of end sounds with this set of 15 task cards.
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Metaphors Poster
A poster providing a definition and examples of metaphors.
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Guided Reading Folder - Cover and Dividers
Use this collection of templates to organise your guided reading folder.
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Isaac Newton Laws of Motion Resource Pack
5 pages of teaching resources about Isaac Newton and his 3 Laws of Motion.
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Guided Reading Groups - Fluency and Accuracy Tool
Use this template to assess fluency and accuracy during reading.
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My Alphabet Book - Letter Worksheets
An alphabet booklet to use in the classroom when learning about phonics and the alphabet.
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Multiplication and Division Speed Drill Worksheets – Facts of 5
A set of worksheets to help students develop fast and accurate recall of the five times tables.
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Multiplication and Division Speed Drill Worksheets – Facts of 4
A set of worksheets to help students develop fast and accurate recall of the four times tables.
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BODMAS Poster
A poster highlighting the acronym for BODMAS.
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Forces and Motion Word Wall Vocabulary
Fifty-seven forces and motion related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Mother's Day Card – Mindful Colouring
A beautiful card to colour and give to your mum on Mother’s Day.
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It's About Time Mathematics PowerPoint
An engaging 13 slide PowerPoint to use in the classroom for investigating the relationship between units of time.
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3D Object Bingo
30 different bingo cards using 3D object pictures and names.
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Natural Disaster Word Wall Vocabulary
Sixty-nine natural disaster related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Procedure Text Sequencing Activity - How to Brush Your Teeth
A hands-on learning activity to consolidate students' understanding of the structure of procedure texts.
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The Missing Mona Lisa - Chapter 1: The Case - Resource Pack
A pack of the resources needed to complete Chapter 1 of the Missing Mona Lisa Adventure.
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Procedure Text Type Poster With Annotations
A poster about the procedure text type, including an annotated example.
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The Missing Mona Lisa – Chapter 9: Gotcha! – Resource Pack
A pack of the resources needed to complete Chapter 9 of the Missing Mona Lisa Adventure.
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Writing Ninjas Bump it Up Data Wall Display
A ninja themed Bump It Up Wall for writing to display in your classroom.
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Social Stories - Using My Quiet Voice at School
A social story to remind students to use their quiet voice when they are inside.
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Social Stories - Rules for School
A social story to remind students of the rules for school.
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Social Stories - Personal Space
A social story to remind students to leave personal space when interacting with others.
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Types of Graphs Posters with Labels
6 posters showing the features and examples of picture graphs, pie charts, line graphs, bar graphs, column graphs and histograms.
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Space Themed Bump It Up Data Wall Display
A space themed Bump It Up Wall to display in your classroom.
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Social Stories - A Change in My Day
A social story to develop coping skills for when there is a change in the routine.
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The Water Cycle - Sort Worksheet
A worksheet for students to sequence the steps of the water cycle.
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Social Stories – Pictures and Templates
81 social story pictures and 9 templates to use with children in your classroom.
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Types of Graphs Posters
6 posters showing the features and examples of picture graphs, pie charts, line graphs, bar graphs, column graphs and histograms.