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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KLA Book Covers - Black and White
Make it easy for you or your students to find the correct book by using this collection of KLA Book Covers.
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Angles with Degrees Poster
An angles poster with examples, description and degrees.
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Recognise Cause and Effect Poster
A poster highlighting how to recognise cause and effect when reading a piece of text.
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Doubles Bingo
30 different bingo cards for double number sums.
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Angle Match-Up Worksheet
A worksheet highlighting right, acute and obtuse angles.
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Mystery Math Machine - Ways to Make Three Worksheet
A worksheet to use when learning about input-output tables.
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Alphabet Handwriting Sheets - Including Non-Examples
Handwriting sheets with opportunities for students to trace, identify and write the letters of the alphabet.
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A Moment in Time Mathematics PowerPoint
An engaging 12 slide PowerPoint to use in the classroom for investigating how to convert between units of time.
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Narrative Prompts Posters
A set of 20 posters to display as narrative story prompts for students.
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Equivalent Fractions Pizza Bingo - Whole, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
32 different bingo cards using whole, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 equivalent fractions.
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Caterpillar Place Value Ordering Numbers - Worksheet
A number sequencing activity with 3 different levels of complexity.
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Nature Scavenger Hunt Grid
Make outdoor play a learning opportunity with our fun nature scavenger hunt worksheet.
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Letter Craft Activity - 'U' is For Umbrella
An activity to assist young students with letter recognition, phonemic awareness and fine motor development.
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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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Skip Counting Robot Worksheets - 2s, 5s and 10s
A set of 4 robot themed worksheets to help students skip count by 2s, 5s and 10s.
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Skip Counting Robot Strips - 2s, 5s and 10s
A set of 12 skip counting robot strips to help students skip count by 2s, 5s and 10s.
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Benefits of Sleep Poster
A poster examining what happens when you sleep, the benefits of good sleep and healthy sleeping patterns.
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Multiplication Facts Poster
Multiplication facts from 1 to 12 on one poster.
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Word Work Grid and Worksheets - Version 2
A grid with spelling activities and corresponding worksheets.
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Reading Fluency – Busy Bees (Year 5)
A Year 5 reading fluency assessment.
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Guided Reading Groups - Comprehension Strategy Tracker
Use this template to easily track the comprehension strategies your students use during reading.
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Guided Reading Groups - Comprehension Question Prompts
Refer to this table during a guided reading session for questions to ask your students before, during and after reading.
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Simple Language in Persuasive Writing Poster
A poster to introduce students to the use of simple language in persuasive writing.
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Preposition Monkey Business - Worksheet
A worksheet which includes an image prompt for students to make creative sentences about prepositions.
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English as a Second Language Book Cover - Version 2
An English as a Second Language book cover to use on your students' workbooks.
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Map of the World Template
A blank map of the world to use during Geography lessons.
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Informative Paragraph Starters - Topic Sentence Cards
20 topic sentences to be used at the beginning of an informative paragraph.
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Frog Fun Game - Beginning, Middle and Ending sounds
Game cards and instructions for a frog-themed CVC word combination game.
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Animal Fact File Worksheet
An animal fact file for students to complete when learning about a variety of animals.
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Geography Book Cover - Version 1
A Geography book cover to use on your students' workbooks.
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Letter Rr - Alphabet Worksheet
An activity worksheet to use in the classroom when learning about phonics and the letter R.
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Health Book Cover
A Health book cover to use on your students' workbooks.