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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Perimeter and Area Dice Game
Use this area and perimeter dice game as a pair activity during your maths lessons on measurement.
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OREO® Persuasive Writing Posters
Help students remember the structure of persuasive texts with this fun OREO® acronym.
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Mother's Day Writing Craftivity
Celebrate the women in your students’ lives with a craft to show them just how “Super” they really are!
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Fluency Reading Passages - Year 5
Assess student fluency with a printable pack of reading fluency passages for Year 5.
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Free Telling Time to the Minute Worksheets
A worksheet for telling time to the minute and converting between analogue and digital times.
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The Lost Library Card – Whole Class Escape Game
Use inference and problem-solving skills to decipher the puzzles and uncover the hidden code.
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Original Inhabitants PowerPoint
A 43 slide editable PowerPoint presentation to use when teaching students about the original inhabitants of Australia.
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Auto-Fill Customisable Spelling Activity Worksheets
Save time making custom spelling lists and spelling practise worksheets with an editable auto-fill spelling worksheet pack.
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Kandinsky Circles Colouring Pages
Introduce your students to the circle art style of Wassily Kandinsky with a set of fun International Dot Day colouring in sheets.
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Types of Graphs Posters
This colourful and easy-to-digest visual display shows students the varying data displays they will encounter in their primary maths lessons.
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The First Fleet PowerPoint
A 15 slide editable PowerPoint presentation to use when teaching students about the First Fleet.
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Money and Financial Mathematics Worksheets - Year 2
6 money and financial mathematics worksheets linked to the Australian Curriculum.
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Year 4 Reading Fluency Passages
Assess student fluency with a printable pack of Year 4 reading fluency passages.
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Adding Fractions with Common Denominators Worksheet
Use this adding fractions with common denominators worksheet to get your upper primary students practising this key maths skill.
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Helpful Words for Report Cards
Some helpful words for writing report cards.
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Persuade Me Persuasive Writing Prompts
Encourage students to write persuasive texts with these engaging task cards or teaching slides.
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National Sorry Day – Mindfulness Colouring Sheet
A mindful colouring activity to promote thoughtful discussion around issues of reconciliation on National Sorry Day.
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Using Persuasive Devices Worksheet
Use this persuasive devices worksheet to help your students create persuasive device examples based on a specific topic.
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Daily Maths Word Problems - Year 5
A set of 20 problem solving questions suited to year 5 students.
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problem Task Cards (Numbers 10-50)
Use a range of addition and subtraction strategies to solve twenty word problems that contain numbers 10–50.
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Data Representation and Interpretation Worksheets - Year 6
8 data representation and interpretation worksheets linked to the Australian Curriculum.
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Year 2 Reading Comprehension Test - Being a Good Pet Parent
Build comprehension skills and learn about being a good pet parent by limiting pets' impact on ecosystems with a reading passage and comprehension questions.
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Persuasive Writing Graphic Organiser Pack
Help students gather their thoughts during persuasive writing with this differentiated set of graphic organisers.
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Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives Cut and Paste Worksheet
Have some fun identifying parts of speech by sorting school-themed nouns, verbs, and adjectives with a cut-and-paste worksheet.
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Converting Units of Length – Worksheet
Connect decimal representation while converting units of length with this worksheet.
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Multiplication and Division Word Problems Task Cards (Facts of 2, 5 and 10)
Use a range of strategies to solve multiplication and division problems with 2, 5 and 10 times tables.
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Research Skills Worksheets - Note Taking
A set of 6 worksheets to help students identify key facts, details and vocabulary when researching information.
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Funky Chalkboard BW - Letter, Number and Punctuation Set
Black and white funky chalkboard themed letters and numbers set.
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National Sorry Day – Reconciliation Hand
A reconciliation hand to promote thoughtful discussion on National Sorry Day.
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Introduction to Unit Fractions Worksheet Pack
Introduce your students to unit fractions with this set of teacher-created worksheets.
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Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences – Comprehension Task Cards
A set of comprehension task cards to help students draw conclusions and make inferences when reading.
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Missing Angles – Year 6 Maths Worksheet
Download this missing angles worksheet to get your students calculating missing angles on right and straight angles.