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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Jump Strategy: Subtraction – Worksheet
A subtraction worksheet that focuses on the jump strategy.
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Read, Find and Colour – CVC Words
Consolidate your students' decoding skills with this set of search and find worksheets.
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QR Code Scavenger Hunt Template Posters
A set of blank templates to create a fun scavenger hunt in the classroom using QR codes.
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Similes Poster
A poster providing a definition and examples of similies.
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CVC Word Building Mats
A set of 25 word building mats using consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words.
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Types of Graphs Posters with Labels
6 posters showing the features and examples of picture graphs, pie charts, line graphs, bar graphs, column graphs and histograms.
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Treasure Map Coding Robot Mat
A coding robot mat focusing on directions, location and coordinates.
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Hyperbole Poster
A poster providing a definition and examples of hyperbole.
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Vertically Opposite Angles Poster
A poster outlining how to identify and the properties of vertically opposite angles.
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Sequencing Activity - Stop Polluting The Ocean (Persuasive Text) - Simplified Version
A sequencing task using a simple persuasive text.
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Exploring Plants PowerPoint
A 14 slide editable PowerPoint template exploring the characteristics of plants in our environment.
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Low and High Modality Words – Worksheet
A sorting activity for low and high modality words.
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Rhetorical Questions Worksheet
A worksheet to consolidate students' understanding of rhetorical questions.
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Summarising A Story Activity and Bookmark
A teaching resource to help teach your students how to summarise a story.
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‘As’ Sight Word Little Book
A little book with activities for the word 'as'.
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Persuasive Text Planning Template (Using OREO)
A planning template for students to use when writing a persuasive text.
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Segmenting and Blending Mats
A set of beautifully designed templates for students to practise blending and segmenting words.
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Maths Warm Ups Interactive PowerPoint - Year 2
A PowerPoint providing a series of warm up activities for Year 2 students across the curriculum.
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Goal Labels - Fractions (Key Stage 2 - Lower)
Twenty Fraction Goal Labels for Key Stage 2 - Lower.
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Goal Labels - Patterns and Algebra (Key Stage 2 - Lower)
Eight Patterns and Algebra Goal Labels for Key Stage 2 - Lower.
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Safeguarding Bookmark Colouring Activity
Boost understanding and engagement with this safeguarding bookmark that doubles as a fun mindfulness colouring-in activity for your pupils.
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Personal Space Posters
Teach your class about personal space with these space-themed classroom posters.
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Back to School Surveys (All About Me)
Download free First Day of School pupil surveys to get to know your new class better!
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Brain Break Activity Cards
Give your pupils a quick brain break with this set of 19 whole-class games.
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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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Match That Fraction! – Number Line Activity
A set of 16 match-up cards to practise identifying fractions on a number line.
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Which One? Listening Comprehension Exercise
An Interactive PowerPoint where students choose an image to match an aural description.
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Jump Strategy Worksheet
An addition worksheet that focuses on the jump strategy.
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Worry Jar – Cut and Assemble Kit
Printable labels and writing slips to set up a class Worry Jar.
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All About My Mum - Worksheet
A 'fill in the boxes' worksheet perfect for Mother's Day.
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Letter to the Editor: Social Media – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a persuasive article about social media.
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Metaphors Poster
A poster providing a definition and examples of metaphors.