30 AI Prompts for Educators

Lesson Plan Generator Create a [LENGTH — e.g. 60-minute] lesson plan for [SUBJECT] on the topic of [TOPIC]. Year group / grade level: [YEAR/GRADE]. Learning objectives aligned to [CURRICULUM — e.g. Australian Curriculum, UK National Curriculum, Common Core]. Include: 1. Learning objectives (2–3, measurable) 2. Prior knowledge required 3. Starter activity (5–10 min, engaging hook) 4. Main activity with step-by-step instructions (30–40 min) 5. Differentiation strategies (support for struggling learners + extension for advanced) 6. Plenary / assessment for learning activity (5–10 min) 7. Resources needed 8. Cross-curricular links (if applicable) Make the main activity [HANDS-ON / DISCUSSION-BASED / INQUIRY-LED / PROJECT-BASED].

Scheme of Work Design a [NUMBER]-week scheme of work for [SUBJECT] covering [UNIT/TOPIC]. Year group: [YEAR/GRADE]. For each week, provide: - Week number and lesson title - Learning objectives - Key vocabulary - Main activities (brief description) - Assessment opportunity - Homework / independent study task Build in progression from foundational knowledge to applied skills. Include one formative assessment checkpoint and one summative assessment.

Resource Adaptation I need to teach [TOPIC] to [YEAR/GRADE] students but my available resources are designed for [DIFFERENT YEAR/GRADE / DIFFERENT CONTEXT]. Help me adapt the following resource: [PASTE OR DESCRIBE RESOURCE] Adapt it by: 1. Adjusting the reading level and vocabulary to suit [TARGET YEAR/GRADE] 2. Modifying examples to be relevant to [STUDENT CONTEXT — e.g. Australian students, urban school] 3. Adding scaffolding for students who need extra support 4. Suggesting extension activities for students who finish early

Quiz Generator Create a [NUMBER]-question quiz on [TOPIC] for [YEAR/GRADE] students. Mix: - [NUMBER] multiple choice questions (4 options each, plausible distractors) - [NUMBER] short answer questions - [NUMBER] extended response questions For each question, provide the correct answer and a brief marking guide. Align to [CURRICULUM STANDARD]. Include questions at three levels: recall, application, and analysis. Provide the quiz in two formats: student version (questions only) and teacher version (with answers and marking notes).

Rubric Builder Create an assessment rubric for [ASSIGNMENT TYPE — e.g. essay, presentation, project, lab report] on [TOPIC] for [YEAR/GRADE] students. Criteria to assess: [LIST CRITERIA — e.g. content knowledge, analysis, communication, presentation]. Use [3/4/5] performance levels. For each criterion and level, provide specific, observable descriptors that clearly distinguish between levels. Include a row for overall grade/mark conversion. Make the language student-friendly so it can be shared as a self-assessment tool.

Differentiated Activities I'm teaching [TOPIC] to a mixed-ability [YEAR/GRADE] class. The learning objective is: [OBJECTIVE]. Create three versions of the same core activity: 1. **Scaffolded version** — for students working below expected level. Include sentence starters, word banks, visual supports, and reduced complexity while maintaining access to the same learning objective. 2. **Core version** — for students working at expected level. 3. **Extension version** — for students working above expected level. Add higher-order thinking, open-ended challenge, or real-world application. All three versions should be working towards the same learning objective so students can be flexibly grouped.

Written Feedback Templates I'm providing written feedback on [ASSIGNMENT TYPE] about [TOPIC] for [YEAR/GRADE] students. Generate feedback templates for three scenarios: 1. **Strong work** — acknowledge specific strengths, provide one area for growth, set a challenge target 2. **Meeting expectations** — highlight what's working, identify 2 specific areas for improvement with actionable next steps 3. **Below expectations** — encouraging tone, identify the most important area to focus on, provide concrete steps to improve, offer support strategies Use warm, specific language. Reference the learning objectives. Each template should be 3–4 sentences that I can personalise for individual students.

Parent Communication Draft a [COMMUNICATION TYPE — e.g. newsletter, email, report comment] for parents/carers about [TOPIC / EVENT / PROGRESS UPDATE]. Include: - What students have been learning (accessible language, avoid jargon) - Key achievements or highlights - How parents can support learning at home (2–3 specific, easy suggestions) - Upcoming dates or events - Contact information for questions Tone: [WARM AND PROFESSIONAL / CELEBRATORY / INFORMATIVE]. Length: [WORD COUNT]. Reading level: accessible to parents for whom English may be a second language.