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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Persuasive Text Type Poster With Annotations
A poster about the persuasive text type, including an annotated example.
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All About Me Bunting Activity
Use this bunting template as an activity at the beginning of the year.
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Reading Comprehension Strategies PowerPoint - Visualising
A 12 slide editable PowerPoint template explaining the reading comprehension strategy of visualising.
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3D Objects and Their Properties - Puzzle Match-Up Activity
A set of 8 match up puzzles to use in the classroom when exploring the properties of 3D objects.
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Writing A Narrative Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of a narrative.
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Str Blend Flashcards
Twelve flashcards showing str blend words and pictures.
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Digraph Worksheet - th
A worksheet that focus on handwriting and vocabulary activities relating to the digraph th.
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Super Sentence Starter Sack
Choose a sentence starter from the Super Sentence Sack to start your students off and writing.
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Punctuation Worksheet Pack – Upper Primary
A 6 page worksheet pack to consolidate the learning of punctuation for the upper years.
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Algorithms Can Be... Poster
A poster showing the different forms algorithms can take.
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Make a Sentence – Worksheet
A set of worksheets where students un-jumble words to create a sentence.
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Punctuation Puppets
A range of different punctuation characters that can be cut out and used as puppets.
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Measurement Worksheets - Year 4
12 measurement worksheets linked to the National Curriculum in England.
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Writing A Persuasive Letter Poster
A poster showing students how to lay out a persuasive letter.
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Paralympics Activity – Snow Globe Craft
Download this Paralympics activity that inspires students to explore the Winter Games through craft, writing and art.
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Paralympic Sport Posters – Winter
Download these Paralympic winter sports photo posters, featuring powerful real-life images that highlight the skill, determination and spirit of Paralympic athletes.
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Paralympic Sport Colouring Sheets – Winter
Use these winter sports colouring pages featuring exciting Paralympic events to explore diversity in sport with your students during the Winter Paralympic Games.
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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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All About Me Puzzle Piece
Use this All About Me puzzle piece template on the first day of school to help your class get to know one another.
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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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Illustrated Paralympic Sport Posters – Summer
Use our illustrated Paralympic Sport Posters to familiarise your students with the events held during the Summer Paralympic Games.
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Paralympic Events Bingo Game
Introduce your class to the events held at the Paralympic Games with our fun and interactive Bingo game.
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Paralympic All-Stars Social Media Profile Template
Engage your pupils in learning about Paralympic athletes with a social media-inspired athlete profile template.
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Paralympic Games Vocabulary Mats
Introduce your students to exciting Paralympic sports with this vocabulary word mat.
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Paralympic Sport Colouring Sheets – Summer
Introduce your class to the Summer Paralympic Games with our Paralympics colouring sheets.
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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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Paralympic Medal Design Templates
Spark your pupils' creativity with our Paralympic Medal Design Activity, perfect for encouraging artistic expression!
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Handwriting Rhyme Poster
Use this handwriting rhyme to help your students prepare themselves for a handwriting lesson.
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Simple Addition Riddle Worksheet
Download this simple addition worksheet to provide your students with practice adding one- and two-digit numbers.
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Two-Digit Addition Using Partitioning – Poster and Worksheets
Teach your students how to use partitioning for two-digit addition with this ice cream-themed poster and worksheets.
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Punctuation Posters
Display this set of 6 punctuation posters in your classroom to remind your students of the most common punctuation marks and their uses.
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Comic Strip Templates
Download a comic strip template pack to inspire creative writing in your classroom!