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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Opinion Essay Structure Escape Room – Mission Persuasion!
Teach opinion essay structure with this engaging escape-room game that helps students build a series of strong, convincing arguments.
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Investigating Food Chain Disruptions Worksheet Pack
Explore what happens when a food source is removed from an ecosystem with our Investigating Food Chain Disruptions Worksheet Pack.
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Lunar New Year Red Envelopes – Printable Template
Celebrate with Lunar New Year Red Envelopes using this simple PDF craft template designed for elementary classrooms. Just download, print, and create.
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Linking Words in Informational Writing Worksheet Pack
Teach how linking words can be used to connect ideas in informative writing with this set of 5 activity worksheets with answers.
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Linking Devices in Persuasive Writing Worksheet Pack
Teach how linking devices can be used to connect ideas in persuasive writing with this set of 5 activity worksheets with answers.
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Story Elements Anchor Charts
Display these story elements anchor charts when learning about narrative texts.
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Human Features Picture Cards
Explore the similarities and differences between humans by using these printable Human Features Picture Cards.
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Time-Lapse Observation Charts for Science Inquiry
Track scientific changes over time with a set of printable Time Lapse Observation Charts.
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Bend, Twist, or Stretch? Changing Materials Inquiry Activity
Explore materials, observe physical changes, make predictions, and share scientific observations with a hands-on Properties of Materials Science Investigation.
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Finding & Storing Earth’s Natural Resources Worksheet
Review the properties of rocks that allow for natural resource storage with a printable Finding Fossil Fuels Cut and Paste Worksheet.
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Cookie Erosion Experiment
Discover the effects of water erosion with a printable Cookie Erosion Experiment for kids!
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Rock and Fossil Fuel Crossword Puzzle
Review vocabulary related to rocks, minerals, and fossil fuels with a printable Rock and Fossil Fuel Crossword Puzzle.
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Thanksgiving I Spy Worksheet
Have a bit of counting and coloring fun with a free Thanksgiving I Spy Worksheet for Kindergarten.
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Safe vs Unsafe Worksheet - Red Ribbon Week
Promote Red Ribbon Week concepts and safe behavior with a printable Safe vs Unsafe Worksheet
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Fire Hydrant Craft Template
Download a fire hydrant craft template and optional writing activity to create a fun fire hydrant character for Fire Prevention Month.
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Data Collection Project
Complete this data collection project with your students to give them practice developing a statistical question, collecting data, and displaying the results.
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Multiplication and Division Money Word Problems Worksheets
Create equal groupings to solve real-world scenarios with our multiplication and division money word problems worksheets.
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Cause and Effect Comprehension Worksheets
Use these cause and effect comprehension worksheets to give your students practice reading, sequencing, and matching effects to their causes.
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Peer Editing Checklist Pack
Encourage thorough peer reviews by providing your students with printable a peer editing checklist for informative, opinion, argumentative, or narrative writing.
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Subtract From 10 Board Game
Have a “blast” with this space-themed “Subtract From 10” board game that gives your students the practice they need with tens subtraction facts.
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Factors and Multiples Game — "Cave of the Tides" Escape Room
“Escape” the ordinary with this factors and multiples game that will engage your students in math review as they search for a secret tunnel.
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Greatest Common Factor Worksheets
Download our greatest common factor worksheets for varied practice finding the GCF of two and three digit numbers.
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Fix the Sentences Worksheets
Use these Fix the Sentences Worksheets to help your students become confident writers.
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Sentence Building Cards and Mat
Use these Sentence Building Cards with Mat to explore the main features of a simple sentence with your Kinder students.
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Reflection, Refraction, and Absorption Worksheet
Use a Reflection, Refraction, and Absorption worksheet to ensure students understand light energy.
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Building 3D Shapes With Blocks Activity
Download this building 3D shapes activity for an engaging way to increase your students' spatial sense and 3D modeling abilities.
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Fossils Science Project Pack
Use a printable fossils science project pack to give your students choices on how to show their knowledge of the types of fossils and how they are created.
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Modeling Addition Word Problem Worksheets
Encourage modeling with these addition word problem worksheets that provide practice with real-world addition scenarios.
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Character Emotions Chart and Worksheets
Explore character emotions in stories using this Character Emotions Chart and matching character Graphic Organizers
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Data Collection Worksheets - Blank Survey Template
Organize student survey data with a set of printable survey data collection worksheets.
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Fixing Sentence Fragments Worksheet Pack
Use this no-prep sentence fragments worksheet pack to help your students improve their sentence writing skills.
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Capitalization Review Worksheet Pack (1-3)
Use printable Capitalization Handouts to help your beginning writers learn to capitalize words in sentences.