Free planning
Free lesson plan generator
When you are short on time, a free lesson plan generator can help you get to a usable draft fast.
Teacher realities
- Time-poor planning still needs pacing that fits the bell schedule.
- Mixed ability classes need differentiation that is visible, not buried.
- Last-period sections need routines that prevent constant resets.
The free tier gives you access to the core planning workflow so you can test ideas before committing. That means you can compare instructional approaches, choose the one that fits your class, and make edits before you print or share.
What you can do with the free tier
The free version is designed to help you plan real lessons, not just sample content. You can generate lesson drafts, compare teaching approaches, and fine-tune the pacing so you can teach the plan right away.
- Build a lesson plan with a clear opening, core activities, checks for understanding, and closure.
- Generate a classroom-ready Structured draft on free, then upgrade when you want Tournament and Discussion variants.
- Adjust timing and add differentiation notes for students who need support or extension.
- Print or export a clean draft to use in class or share with a team.
How to try it quickly
If you only have a few minutes, focus on one objective and one class period. That is enough to test whether the structure works for your learners and whether the plan feels teachable.
- 1Choose a topic and grade level you already teach this week.
- 2Enter a short objective and the time you have available.
- 3Start with a Structured lesson draft, then upgrade later if you want Tournament or Discussion variants.
- 4Edit the plan so it includes your materials, student grouping, and standards notes.
Printable plans that are easy to teach
Teachers often need a plan that can be printed and taken to the classroom. LessonCraft drafts are formatted so you can scan for timing, key questions, and differentiation in one pass. That makes it easier to teach from the plan without flipping between tabs.
After you generate a plan, you can export and annotate it. Many teachers keep a short notes section for reflection, which helps you adjust the plan for the next class or share it with a team.
Designed for real classroom constraints
A free tool only helps if it respects your constraints. LessonCraft keeps the focus on pacing, transitions, and assessment moments. That means you can spot where you might run long, where you need a check for understanding, and where a quick exit ticket makes sense.
It also keeps differentiation visible. You can add scaffolds for students who need more support and optional extensions for students who are ready to go deeper. This turns the plan into something that actually works for mixed-ability classes.
Keep the focus on teaching
The best free lesson plan generator is the one that helps you return to the work you want to do with students. Use LessonCraft as a starting point, then apply your expertise to make the plan reflect your class culture and standards priorities.
If you want a deeper look at how the plans are structured, see the full explanation on the pillar page.