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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Printable Seek and Find — In the Park Theme
A fun, search and find activity for students.
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Find and Color – Shape Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt allowing students to find 2-D shapes in their surrounding environment.
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Blank Letter and Number Cutouts
A set of printable bulletin board letters and numbers to use when decorating your classroom.
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Dinosaur Tracing Pictures - Fine Motor Skills
A set of 5 dinosaur-themed tracing pictures.
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Free Hidden Picture Puzzle and Activity Worksheet
Print a free hidden picture puzzle and activity worksheet that makes a perfect brain break for first or second grade.
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Sweet Sight Words Worksheet - WRITE
Practice reading, writing, and identifying the high-frequency word “write” from the Second Grade Dolch sight words list.
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Living or Nonliving? - Worksheet
A worksheet that explores living and nonliving things.
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My Ideal World – Writing Template
A template for students to use when writing about their ideal world.
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I Put My Hand Up to Speak Poster
A poster to scaffold appropriate behavior for the students when speaking in class.
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Bowling Game - CVC Words
Bowl your way through reading 36 CVC words!
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Sweet Sight Words Worksheet - WE
Practice reading, writing, and identifying the high-frequency word “we” from the Pre-Primer Dolch sight words list.
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Sweet Sight Words Worksheet - DOWN
Practice reading, writing, and identifying the high-frequency word “down” from the Pre-Primer Dolch sight words list.
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Sweet Sight Words Worksheet - IT
Practice reading, writing, and identifying the high-frequency word “it” from the Pre-Primer Dolch sight words list.
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Initial Sounds Worksheet
A worksheet to practice beginning sounds.
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Order of Operations Worksheet
Tackle PEMDAS with an order of operations worksheet for 6th grade.
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Inspirational Woman Profile: Malala Yousafzai – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension task to use when learning about Malala Yousafzai.
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Syllable Count Board Game
Segment and count up to 4 syllables with this game board and set of 33 picture cards.
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Area and Perimeter Word Problems
Get students to solve area and perimeter word problems with this set of three worksheets for 3rd and 4th grade.
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Rainforest Layers - Poster
A poster that explains the layers of a rainforest.
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Shapes and Symmetry - Worksheet
Monitor and assess your students' understanding of 2D shapes and their properties with this 2-page worksheet.
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World Map with Countries Labeled
Print a labeled world map for the classroom with the various countries of the world.
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Fact Family Find and Flip - Addition and Subtraction Up to 20
Addition and subtraction game cards demonstrating the relationship between fact families.
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My Mini Book Report
Have students write about their favorite literature with this fun-sized mini-book.
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Describe That Decimal Worksheet
Explore the place value of decimals with this versatile one-page printable worksheet.
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Fraction Fact File Worksheet
Explore all things fractions with this one-page printable worksheet.
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Split Class/Fast Finisher Booklet - Lower Years
A booklet to use when classes are split or as fast finisher activities.
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Readers' Theater Script - Creepy Cat Club
A script which can be used during readers' theater or Drama sessions, aimed at students in 4th grade or higher.
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Sight Word Bingo - Grade 1
Practice knowledge of sight words with this set of 16 bingo cards suitable for Grade 1.
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End of Year Snapshot Activity
A great end of year activity to get students to reflect on their school year.
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Blank Digital and Analog Clock - Worksheet
A worksheet to practice telling time.
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Open-Ended Math Problem Solving PowerPoint - Middle Elementary
A PowerPoint with 20 open-ended problem solving questions covering a range of mathematical concepts.
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Author's Purpose - Sorting Worksheet
A teaching resource to help teach your students about author's purpose.