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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Grandparents Day Cards
Give your loved ones one of our beautifully designed cards this Grandparents Day.
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Grandparents Day Invitations
A selection of invitations that students can pass out to grandparents for school celebrations.
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Holiday Snow Globe – Craft Images
Images to be used when creating DIY snow globes with your students.
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Simple Informative Texts - Writing Scaffold
A simple scaffolding worksheet to use when writing informative texts.
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Verb Past Tense Worksheet
A worksheet with simple and irregular past tense verbs added to complete the sentences.
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Brain Break Activities with Instructions
Pick from different games to play with your class when they need a brain break!
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Story Writing Prompt Worksheets
Use these early years story writing worksheets with picture prompts and word banks with your early writers.
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Alternative Energy Source Activity Cards
Explore a variety of energy generation methods with a printable Alternative Energy Source Activity pack.
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Alternative Energy Sources Poster Project
Research, explore, and learn about alternative energy sources with an engaging Energy Sources Poster Project.
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Who Would You Say It To? Speech Sort
Build social‑language skills with this engaging Who Would You Say It To? Speech Sort activity.
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Sequencing Vocabulary Writing Pack
Build early writing and sequencing skills with this engaging Sequence Writing Pack.
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Separating Mixtures Worksheet
Review different methods for separating mixtures with a printable Separating Mixtures worksheet.
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Jungle Theme Classroom Door Decorating Pack
Create a wildly fun Jungle Theme Classroom Door with our printable Jungle Classroom Door Decorating Kit.
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Weekly Group Rotations - Interactive PowerPoint
Organize your classroom group rotations with this interactive PowerPoint.
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Welcome to Our Pad! Frog-Themed Classroom Door
Create a cheerful, pond‑inspired door display that gets students excited to hop into a new school year with our Frog‑Themed Classroom Door Decorations.
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Identifying Solutions and Mixtures Worksheet Pack
Explore the properties of mixtures and solutions with our Identifying Solutions and Mixtures Worksheet Pack.
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Positive Feedback Note Templates
Promote positivity and celebrate your students with printable Positive Student Feedback Note Templates.
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Author’s Purpose Cut and Paste Worksheet Set
Use this Author’s Purpose cut and paste worksheet set with your students to engage them in understanding the purpose behind different texts.
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We Are a Sharp Bunch! Cactus Classroom Door Decorations
Transform your classroom doorway with cactus classroom door decorations that make your Back‑to‑School door display look sharp, stylish, and effortlessly put together.v
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Boho Rainbow Classroom Door Decorating Pack
Start the year with bright door decor using our printable Boho Rainbow Door Decoration Pack.
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Narrative Writing Tense Worksheets
Download these narrative writing tense worksheets to help your students understand why past tense is most commonly used in stories.
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Verb Tense Consistency Worksheet Pack
Download this verb tense consistency worksheet pack to help your students use past, present and future tenses correctly in sentences and paragraphs.
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Monthly Behavior Tracker
Use this monthly behavior tracker to collect individual student data over the course of a month.
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Making and Checking Prediction Graphic Organizer Pack
Use these making and checking predictions templates with your early years students to help with predictions before, during and after reading.
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Story Elements Flipbook
Teach your students about story elements with this double-sided flipbook.
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Add to the Scene - Theater Improvisation Game
Build creativity, collaboration, and quick-thinking skills with this engaging drama game where students work together to create a series of connected scenes.
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Escape Room
Engage students with this addition and subtraction interactive escape room.
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Bump! Subtraction to 20 Board Game
Practice subtraction facts to 20 with a fun and engaging math game.
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Earthquake Inquiry Task - Newspaper Report
Explore the effects of historical earthquake events with an engaging Earthquake Inquiry Task.
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Layers of the Earth Poster
Introduce Earth's structure and how it changes with a printable Layers of the Earth Poster.
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Printable United States Map Worksheets - 13 Colonies and 50 States
Download these printable United States Map Worksheets when learning about the first thirteen states of America and all fifty states.
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Verb Groups in Context Activity Pack
Help students learn to identify verbs in a narrative text and recognize helping verbs within sentences.