Top 14 AI Tools Every Teacher Should Know

Just like the rest of you, I've been hearing about all the buzz around AI, and recently I've been hearing more and more about it in the education space, but just like any teacher I asked myself, “Okay, but how can this actually help me in my classroom?” With so many new tools popping up, it can feel a little overwhelming (cue flashbacks to your overflowing bookmarks folder). But good news, I’ve done the digging for you!

I've rounded up the 14 best AI tools for teachers in 2025 that are actually useful, time-saving, and designed with real classroom needs in mind. Whether you’re a tech-savvy pro or just testing the AI waters, this list is packed with tools to help you plan smarter, grade faster, and teach better.

1. TeachShare – Collaborative Lesson Planning, Supercharged

TeachShare is hands-down one of the most teacher-loved AI tools out there, and honestly it is my absolute favorite. It has so many features (a marketplace, creator tool, and AI toolbox), and it's made by teachers FOR teachers.

Key Features:

• AI-assisted lesson ideas and outlines

• Full lesson plans, quizzes, and worksheets in seconds

• Customize by grade, subject, standards, and student needs

• Auto-generate teacher guides, answer keys, and differentiation tips

• Collaboration tools and version tracking

• Built-in AI Teacher Toolbox with dozens of education-specific tools

• TeachShare Marketplace to buy and sell high-quality teacher-made resources

Pricing: Free (Marketplace resources must be bought)

2. TeacherToolAI – Your AI Resource Hub (Powered by TeachShare)

Next up, I've come to absolutely love TeacherToolAI, it’s a curated repository of vetted AI tools designed specifically for educators. Developed by TeachShare, it houses dozens of practical tools for lesson creation, communication, assessment, and more.

Key Features:

• Huge collection of teacher-tested AI tools

• Integrated Creator tool to generate classroom resources

• Access to the TeachShare Toolbox

Pricing: Free

3. WorksheetsAI – No More Late-Night Worksheet Creation

WorksheetsAI has been a game-changer for me in creating worksheets (probably has saved me HUNDREDS of hours). Need a vocab sheet, comprehension check, or quick math review? WorksheetsAI has you covered.

Key Features:

• Create quizzes, comprehension sheets, vocab lists, and more

• Customize by topic, grade, or subject

• Printable and digital export options

Pricing: Free

4. Eduaide.AI – Quick-Start Planning

Eduaide.Ai helps teachers brainstorm ideas and fill lesson planning gaps with tools for bell ringers, vocabulary, and exit tickets.

Key Features:

• AI-generated bell ringers, lesson prompts, and parent communication

• Vocabulary list tool with academic definitions and context examples

Pricing: Free, Pro Option ($5.99/month), Custom Pricing for Enterprises/School Districts

5. Teachology.ai – Differentiate Like a Pro

What I love about Teachology.ai is that helps you quickly adjust lessons for different learning needs, without redoing everything from scratch. It’s perfect for refreshing old lesson plans with up-to-date references from current events, instead of relying on examples your students might not relate to.

Key Features:

• Tools to support ELLs, gifted learners, and students with IEPs

• Scaffolding and enrichment suggestions

Pricing: Free tier available, Paid options include: Pro ($12/month), Enterprise (Custom)

6. QuestionWell – Smart Question Builder

Need a question bank in a hurry? Don't stress, QuestionWell lets you generate questions by topic or text, and export directly into tools like Google Forms or Quizizz (this has saved me a ton of time for creating my end of unit review games).

Key Features:

• Aligns to Bloom’s Taxonomy

• Exports directly to Google Forms, Quizlet, and more

Pricing: Free, Paid options include: Premium ($5.83/month), Team (Based on number of users), Enterprise (Custom)

7. SlidesAI – Presentations on Autopilot

Sometimes, after creating a lesson plan, I'm just too tired to make an engaging slide deck on what I just spent hours on creating. However, with the help of a tool like SlidesAI, I can turn my lesson summaries or unit overviews into ready-to-use slide decks. I just paste in my content and edit the layout to fit my style.

Key Features:

• Auto-generates slide layouts from pasted content

• Edits, rearranges, and exports to Google Slides

Pricing: Free option, Paid options include: Pro ($5/month), Premium ($8.33/month).

8. Atlas – Practice Quiz Generator for Mastery

Next up, Atlas! Atlas offers a dedicated AI-powered quiz generator for creating practice quizzes that promote student mastery. This is perfect for students trying to prep for a test, and need additional practice before the big test. I'll generate a bunch of practice quizzes for them to use!

Key Features:

• AI-powered quiz generator for mastery-based learning

• Easy sharing and export

• Tracks difficulty and comprehension

  
  

Pricing: Free to use

9. ClassPoint AI – Interactive Slides with Built-In Checks

I love having everything on one platform, and not having to switch back and forth. This is why I use ClassPoint AI to add live quizzes and polls directly into my PowerPoint slides, so I'm not wasting time switching platforms and messing up the flow of my teaching.

Key Features:

• Creating exit tickets and comprehension check-ins

• Real-time student response collection

Pricing: Free basic option, Paid options include: Pro ($8/month), Premium (custom pricing)

10. Quizizz AI – Gamify Your Assessments

Quizziz has been a long time favorite, but now it has smart quiz creation tools. You can paste in a topic or text and it builds the quiz for you, with all the fun gamification students love.

Key Features:

• Create quizzes by entering a topic or vocabulary list

• Visuals and explanations auto-added

• Student data tracking and LMS integration

  
  

Pricing: Free with optional paid upgrades

11. Scribe – Create Step-by-Step Visual Guides

Scribe has been everything and more when I need to explain a new interface to my students. Basically, Scribe watches what you work the new platform and auto-generates a how-to guide with screenshots.

Key Features:

• Creates tutorials with screenshots and text

• Great for student instructions or sub plans

Pricing: Free basic option, Paid options include: Pro Team ($12/month), Pro Personal ($23/month), Enterprise (Custom)

12. Notion AI – Organize All the Things

Notion AI has helped me stay SO much more organized. I use it for lesson planning, unit outlines, or even tracking student goals.

Key Features:

• AI to organize thoughts, clean up drafts, and automate planning

• Collaborative workspace

  
  

Pricing: Free with paid tiers for more storage and features

13. Grammarly – Edit Like a Pro

Honestly, Grammarly has been a life-saver for a while, but now it has integrated AI and become even more useful. From classroom newsletters to feedback on student writing, Grammarly makes sure your message is polished and professional, and error-free (a MUST when you're a teacher)

Key Features:

• Spelling and grammar corrections

• Clarity and tone suggestions

Pricing: Free plan available, Paid options include: Pro ($30/month), Enterprise (Custom)

14. Nolej – Create Interactive Microlearning

Nolej transforms static content like videos, documents, and webpages into interactive learning experiences.

Key Features:

• Turn PDFs, YouTube videos, or articles into quizzes, flashcards, and timelines

• Easy to share and embed into your LMS

Pricing: Free trial available, subscription options for educators

Final Thoughts

AI isn’t about replacing you, it’s about supporting you. These tools give you back time, make your planning easier, and help you meet your students' needs more effectively. Start by picking 1 or 2 that speak to your current pain points, and go from there. You don’t have to be an tech wizard to see the impact. I recommend that you bookmark this list, share it with your team, and keep building your ultimate teacher toolkit! And if you’re looking for one tool that checks ALL the boxes: lesson planning, content creation, collaboration, and AI customization. Trust me on it, the tool for you is TeachShare. It’s teacher-built, teacher-tested, and truly designed with your classroom in mind.