What AI tools can teachers use for lesson planning?

Teachers across the globe know that lesson planning is easily one of the most time-consuming parts of teaching. Between trying to align to local standards, differentiate for your students, and make the content engaging and worthwhile, it’s not surprising that so many of us feel overwhelmed. I’ve tested a lot of tools out there, and if you’re wondering whether AI can help, the answer is a very big YES. And in my experience, TeachShare is the best one out there.

Let’s break it down by the questions teachers are already asking.

Which AI is best for lesson planning?

There are a few big names that we always hear about: ChatGPT, MagicSchoolAI, Curipod, but the one I've found most useful and teacher-friendly is a platform called TeachShare. Why? Because it doesn’t just spit out a list of objectives and hope for the best. It actually thinks like a teacher.

TeachShare has two features I use constantly for lesson planning:

1. The Creator Tool: This is where I go when I want to build out actual instructional resources (quizzes, activities, worksheets, and more) based on the lesson I’m planning. I just type in my topic (like "photosynthesis" or "fractions"), and then choose my grade, standards, lesson phase, and even special "boosts" like game-based learning, inquiry, or scaffolding. Within seconds, it builds the pieces I need for class.

2. The Lesson Plan Generator: If I need a formal outline, this tool saves me SO much time. I plug in my objective, add a few notes (like what my students did last class or if I want group work), choose the standards I’m aligning to, and BOOM. It gives me a full and editable lesson plan framework I can tweak as needed.

It’s honestly the first time I’ve seen a platform that supports both content creation and lesson structure equally well, and it has saved me hours from starting lesson plans from scratch or trying to reformat a plan passed down from ages ago.

Which AI tool is best for teachers?

I know this might sound like a bold claim, but TeachShare isn’t just the best tool for lesson planning, I've found that it’s the best tool for teachers all around! What I love about TeachShare is that it wraps multiple tools into one, so you’re not bouncing between platforms (I no longer have 1000+ tabs open on my poor computer). The Creator Tool alone covers everything from generating differentiated worksheets to building activities based on YouTube videos or online articles. And the Toolbox has features like email generators, SMART goal builders, and student feedback writers.

It brings everything together in a way that feels designed for how teachers actually work: streamlined, flexible, and focused on what matters most.

Can AI do lesson plans?

The answer is a huge YES. I’ve used AI to generate dozens of lesson plans. But here’s the truth: not all AI tools are genuinely built for teachers. Some will just throw generic activities at you and call it a day. What I have found makes TeachShare different is that it understands real classroom context (it was built by teachers, so that makes sense). For example, you can tell it that your students just finished a unit on U.S. geography, or that you want to build in collaborative learning or a socratic seminar. And it responds accordingly. The lesson plans it generates aren’t just boxes to check, they’re actually usable and useful. Plus, the plans come with pacing, objectives, assessments, and even suggested materials. I always customize a little, but having a strong, editable outline gives me a huge head start and again is a HUGE time saver.

How can AI be used as a teaching tool?

So how exactly can we use AI as a teaching tool. Listen up, AI isn't just for the tech bros or Silicon valley, it’s becoming a powerful teaching companion.

With TeachShare, I use the AI platform as teacher tool that generates materials that:

• Differentiate in real time (especially with those "boosts")

• Offer extension work for fast finishers

• Create focused small-group lessons

• Build interactive activities based on current events or media

Students respond better when resources feel tailored, and with TeachShare, I can adapt a lot quicker and adapt to the different needs of my students. Whether I’m building tomorrow’s lesson or modifying today’s, it’s become a go-to part of my workflow.

Ready to plan smarter, not harder?

If you’ve been asking yourself whether AI can help with lesson planning, the answer is yes, and I have found that TeachShare is leading the way. From customizable lesson outlines to ready-to-use instructional resources, it combines everything teachers need into one easy-to-use platform.

Instead of juggling multiple tools or spending hours building lessons from scratch, TeachShare helps you focus on what matters most: impactful teaching and student connection. Try TeachShare today and see how it transforms the way you plan.