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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All About Me Name Tag Template
Use this All About Me Name Tag Template to have your students design a name tag for their desk on the first day of school.
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Free Map Skills Worksheet- Using Cardinal Directions
A worksheet to practice using cardinal directions.
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Using Words with Prefixes - Worksheet Pack
Practice using the prefixes Un-, Re-, Mis-, Pre-, Dis-, and In- with a pair of printable prefix worksheets.
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S.W.B.S.T. Summarizing Graphic Organizer
Use this printable SWBST strategy graphic organizer with students to write a summary for a fictional piece of text.
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"All About ..." - Informational Writing Template
Practice informative writing with this versatile template.
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Make Your Own Paper Fortune Teller Template
Make paper fortune tellers with this multi-use template for teachers and students.
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Sedimentary Rock Formation Poster
A poster explaining the processes that lead to the formation of sedimentary rocks.
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Argumentative Texts Worksheet
A worksheet for students to practice identifying a claim and supporting evidence in an argumentative text.
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Tens Frame - Addition and Subtraction Match-Up Activity
Build addition and subtraction skills with two tens frame matching games.
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Thermal Energy Transfer Sorting Activity
Learn about conduction, convection, and radiation with this set of 24 sorting cards.
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Let's Compare! Task Cards
Practice comparing 2-digit numbers with this set of 20 task cards.
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Number Talks - Place Value Task Cards
Build number sense skills with 3-digit numbers with this set of 24 task cards.
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2-D Shape Match
A fun match-up activity to consolidate your students’ knowledge of 2-D shapes and their attributes.
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Capitalization Worksheet - Beginning of Sentences, Names, and Pronoun I
Identify and write correct capitalization in sentences with our capitalization practice worksheet.
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Famous Artists Card Game for Kids
A set of 54 famous artist cards to be used for a variety of card games.
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Order of Operations Dice Game
Practice order of operations with this set of 6 dice activity mats.
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Flip, Draw, Expand! – Place Value Worksheet (5-Digit Numbers)
Build and expand 5-digit numbers using base-10 blocks to strengthen place value skills.
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Adjectives: Articles Worksheet
A worksheet to practice working with articles.
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2-Digit by 1-Digit Multiplication Worksheet
A worksheet for students to practice multiplying 2-digit numbers by 1-digit.
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Decodable Text Worksheets – Set 1
A set of 10 decodable text worksheets for early readers.
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Nonfiction Text Features: Match It Up!
Download this nonfiction text features game to teach elementary school students about the common text features of informational texts.
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New Year's Goals Worksheet
Use this goal-setting worksheet to get your students excited for the new year.
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Financial Literacy Math Investigation – Pop–Up Shop on Wheels
A mathematics investigation involving financial literacy, embedded in a real-world context.
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Sweet Sight Words Worksheet - DOES
Practice reading, writing, and identifying the high-frequency word “does” from the Second Grade Dolch sight words list.
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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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Picture Graph Templates
A set of blank picture graph templates for students to represent data.
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Sweet Sight Words Worksheet - IS
Practice reading, writing, and identifying the high-frequency word “is” from the Pre-Primer Dolch sight words list.
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Goldilocks and The Three Bears - Finish the Story Writing Prompt
Finish the Goldilocks and the Three Bears story in your own words.
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Order of Operations Worksheet
Tackle PEMDAS with an order of operations worksheet for 6th grade.
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Search and Find – Santa's Sleigh
Santa's sleigh search and find activity.
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Worry Jar – Cut and Assemble Kit
Create a worry jar for your students to help them recognise and cope with their worries.
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What's Missing? - Ten More, Ten Less Task Cards
Find numbers ten more or ten less than a given two- or three-digit number with this set of 20 task cards.