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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Negative Impacts of Technology Worksheet
A worksheet exploring the negative impacts of technology in the community.
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Is Technology a Friend or a Foe? Worksheet
A worksheet exploring the positive and negative impacts of technology in the community.
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Love Hearts - Letters and Numbers Bunting
Love heart themed letters and numbers bunting.
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Measuring with Dinosaur Footprints Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring informal units of length.
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Persuasive Text Structure Posters
Posters to help introduce the basic structure of persuasive writing.
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Personal Recount Planning Template
A template for students to use when planning a personal recount.
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Funky Reindeer Craft Template
Download the famous Teach Starter funky reindeer template! This Christmas craft activity is perfect for practising Zentangle patterns.
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Visual Arts Elements Colour PowerPoint - Middle Years
A 22 slide teaching presentation to use when investigating colour in Visual Art.
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25 Fairy Tale Character Posters
Set of 25 posters featuring the most significant and popular fairy tale characters.
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Sequencing Activity - Roald Dahl (Informative Text)
A sequencing task using an informative text.
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Sequencing Activity - Homework is Unnecessary (Persuasive Text)
A sequencing task using a persuasive text.
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Initial Sound Recognition Worksheet (Lower Case) – Letter m
A colouring activity to develop letter recognition and phonemic awareness.
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Types of Sentences Posters - Large Text
A set of 7 posters outlining the structure of various types of sentences.
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Persuasive Writing Checklist
Now your students can make sure that they have everything they need in their persuasive writing.
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Parts of a Number Sentence (Multiplication and Division) Posters
Four posters to display in the classroom explaining the elements of multiplication and division number sentences.
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Explanation Text Writing Task – How Does the Water Cycle Work?
A scaffolded writing task for students to complete when learning about the explanation text type.
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Exploring Poetry Workbook
A workbook to help students become more familiar with the genre of poetry.
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Mindfulness Colouring In Sheets - Portrait
A set of 3 mindfulness colouring-in sheets.
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Natural and Human Features of Places - Sorting Activity
A sorting activity to help students identify the natural and human features of environments.
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Explanation Text Research Template
A research template for students to use when writing an explanation text.
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Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences Worksheet Pack
A set of 6 worksheets teaching the concept of simple, compound and complex sentences.
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Winter Paralympics 2026 – Italy Brochure Template
Get ready for the Winter Paralympics 2026 with this engaging Italy brochure that helps students explore the host country’s culture, geography and landmarks.
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English & Maths Toolkit Desk Mats – Upper Years
Use our printable English and Maths Toolkit Desk Mats to give your students easy access to key reading, writing, and maths concepts.
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Division Facts Posters 1–12
Help your students memorise division facts with a set of printable Division Fact Posters for the classroom.
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Paralympic Sports Posters – Summer
Use our Paralympic Sport Picture Posters to introduce your students to the events held during the Summer Paralympic Games.
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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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Paralympic Games Collaborative Colouring Sheet
Use this collaborative Paralympic Games coloring sheet with your class to celebrate this event.
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Fire Safety Tips Bookmark Template
Promote fire safety and reading with a Seymour Smoke Alarm fire safety bookmark.
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Summer Paralympic Games Crossword Puzzle
Boost vocabulary skills with a printable Paralympic Sport Crossword Puzzle.
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Fast Finisher Task Cards (Lower Primary)
Keep your fast finishers busy with this set of task cards targeted to lower primary students.
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Design a Paralympic Logo – Inquiry-Based Project
Have your students design a new logo for their country’s Paralympic Team with this inquiry-based learning project.
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Betty Botter – Tongue Twister Poster
Use this “Betty Botter” tongue twister poster to teach your youngest students about word play and alliteration.