40 Best ChatGPT Prompts for Teachers (2026)

Make a lesson plan about fractions.

You are a 5th-grade math teacher. Write a 45-minute lesson plan introducing equivalent fractions to a mixed-ability class of 28. Include a 5-minute warm-up, a modelled example, a paired activity, a quick check for understanding, and a plenary. List the materials and one extension for early finishers.

You are a [subject] teacher for [grade]. Write a [length] lesson plan on [topic] for a mixed-ability class of [size]. Include a hook, direct instruction, guided practice, independent work, and a plenary. List materials and one extension task. Keep it practical and ready to teach.

Map a [number]-week unit on [topic] for [grade] [subject]. For each week give the focus, one core activity, and how I'll check progress. Align it to [standards if relevant] and keep each week to a few lines.

Turn this standard into [number] measurable learning objectives for [grade]: [paste standard]. Start each with an assessable verb, and add a student-facing 'I can' version of each.

Give me five quick starter activities, under 5 minutes each, to open a [grade] lesson on [topic]. Mix a question, a short task, and something visual. No equipment beyond a board.

Students in my [grade] class keep struggling with [specific misconception]. Plan a lesson that surfaces the misconception early, corrects it with a clear model, and checks it's fixed by the end. Explain the reasoning behind each step.

Write a [number]-question quiz on [topic] for [grade]. Mix multiple choice, short answer, and one applied question. Add an answer key and flag the two questions most likely to reveal a misconception.

Give me five exit-ticket questions for a [grade] lesson on [topic], answerable in the last 3 minutes. Range from simple recall to one that surfaces a misconception. Keep each to a sentence.

Write [number] multiple-choice questions on [topic] for [grade]. For each, write three wrong options that reflect common mistakes, not random guesses, and note what mistake each distractor catches.

Create a rubric for a [grade] [task, e.g. persuasive essay] on [topic]. Use four levels from emerging to excellent with three or four criteria. Keep the descriptors specific and student-friendly.

Make a student revision checklist for a [grade] [test/topic]. List what to review, a self-check question for each item, and one quick way to practise it. Keep the language plain.

You are a supportive [subject] teacher. Give feedback on the [grade] student work below: two strengths, two specific next steps, and one question to push their thinking. Plain, encouraging language. Don't rewrite it for them. Work: [paste it].

Write three report-card comment options for a [grade] student in [subject] who [brief description]. Each around 40 words, warm, honest, and specific, with one clear next step. Avoid clichés.

A [grade] student scored [levels] against this rubric: [paste rubric]. Write a short comment that names what earned those levels and gives one next step to move up. Keep it under 60 words.

For this question: [paste it], write three model answers for [grade]: one just passing, one solid, one excellent. After each, add a one-line note on what moves it up a level.

Here are the common issues I saw marking a [grade] set on [topic]: [list them]. Write a short whole-class feedback note I can read out, plus three re-teaching points ranked by how many students need them.

Take this activity: [paste it]. Give me three versions for [grade]: scaffolded for students who find it hard, the core version, and an extension for those who finish early. Keep the main goal the same.

Rewrite the passage below for a reading age of [age], keeping the key ideas and important vocabulary, shortening sentences, and explaining hard words in brackets. Passage: [paste it].

I have an [proficiency level] English-language learner joining a [grade] lesson on [topic]. Suggest five practical supports (visuals, key-word list, sentence frames, paired work) and a simplified version of the main instruction.

Adapt the task below for a [grade] student with [need]. Suggest concrete changes to the instructions, format, and support without lowering the learning goal. Task: [paste it].

Break the task below into smaller steps with sentence starters and one worked example, for [grade] students who need more support. Keep the end goal the same. Task: [paste it].

Explain [concept] to a [grade] student three ways: a plain definition, a real-world analogy, and a short worked example. Keep each short and jargon-free.

Give me three analogies to help a [grade] class understand [hard concept]. For each, say where it works and where it breaks down, so I don't create a new misconception.

Create three worked examples for [skill or problem type] at [grade], from easy to harder. Show each step clearly with a note on what to watch out for, then add two practice questions with answers.

Make a vocabulary list of [number] key terms for a [grade] unit on [topic]. For each, give a student-friendly definition, an example sentence, and a quick memory hook.

Create a one-page handout for [grade] on [topic] with a short explanation, two worked examples, and three practice questions rising in difficulty. Put the answers at the end. Keep the language clear.

Write a short, warm email to the parent of a [grade] student sharing something specific they did well in [subject] recently. Genuine and concrete, under 90 words, no jargon.

Write a calm email to the parent of a [grade] student about [concern]. State the issue factually, avoid blame, suggest working together, and invite a conversation. Under 110 words.

Write a friendly class newsletter for [grade] families covering what we learned this [week or term] in [subjects], one thing to celebrate, and [number] dates to note. Scannable, under 200 words.

Draft a clear permission letter for a [grade] [trip or activity] on [date]. Include the purpose, what to bring, any cost, timings, and a tear-off consent line. Polite and complete, under 150 words.

Summarise the document below into a one-page brief for a busy teacher: the key points, anything that changes what I do in class, and any deadlines. Document: [paste it].

Generate eight discussion questions for a [grade] lesson on [topic], from recall to open opinion. Mark the higher-order ones and flag one that works as a whole-class debate starter.

Turn revision of [topic] for [grade] into a 20-minute whole-class game. Give the rules in plain steps, what I need to prepare, and how to keep every student involved, not just the fastest.

Design a 30-minute group activity for [grade] to explore [topic]. Give each group a clear task and defined roles, explain the setup, and add a way to share back and quickly assess it.

Plan a structured debate or role-play for [grade] on [topic]. Give two or three positions, prompts to help each side prepare, ground rules to keep it respectful, and a closing reflection question.

Suggest three no-prep review games for a [grade] class on [topic], each under 10 minutes and needing only a board. For each, explain the rules and how it checks understanding.

Create a simple, clearly labelled diagram of [thing, e.g. the water cycle] suitable for a [grade] worksheet. Use plain labels, high contrast, and no decorative clutter. I'll check the labels for accuracy.

Create a clean title-slide image for a [grade] lesson on [topic]: a simple, relevant illustration with space for text, in a flat, friendly style. No words in the image.

Create a [topic] worksheet for [grade]: a short instruction, [number] questions rising in difficulty, a challenge at the end, and space cues for answers. Provide the answer key separately.

Turn the notes below into a graphic organiser for [grade] (a table or labelled layout) that helps students see how the ideas connect. Describe the layout clearly. Notes: [paste them].

For these [number] key terms for [grade] [topic]: [list them], write a vocabulary card set with a student-friendly definition, an example, and a simple image idea for each. Keep it printable.

You are my teaching assistant. I teach [subject] to [grades] at a [school type]. We follow [curriculum or standards]. My classes are mixed-ability, and I value clear, jargon-free resources and honest feedback. Whenever I ask for something, apply this context, keep outputs practical and ready to use, and ask me for any missing detail before guessing. Never invent facts, statistics, or citations.

Make it shorter and cut the jargon.

Rewrite it for a lower reading level.

Add a quick misconception check at the end.

Give me three versions so I can choose.