A good prompt gives AI the context it needs to produce something you can use. These 25 prompts cover the tasks teachers ask about most. Replace the brackets with your own details, paste into ChatGPT or another AI assistant, and edit the result. They are suggestions we wrote, not guaranteed recipes, so refine them for your class.
How to write a better prompt
Include five things: the role you want the AI to take, the context (grade, subject, what students know), the task, the format you want and any limits. If the answer is too generic, ask for a change to one part instead of starting over. Never include student names or sensitive details.
Lesson planning
Act as an experienced [subject] teacher. Create a [length]-minute lesson plan for [grade] on [topic] with a warm-up, instruction, activity and exit ticket.
Suggest five hands-on activities to teach [concept] to [grade] students using only everyday classroom materials.
Write three lesson hooks for [topic] that connect to students’ everyday lives.
Break [topic] into a four-week unit with a weekly objective and one assessment per week.
Quizzes and worksheets
Write 10 multiple-choice questions on [topic] for [grade] with an answer key. Make the wrong options common misconceptions.
Create a worksheet on [skill] with 12 questions that increase in difficulty and an answer key on a separate page.
Write a five-question exit ticket on [topic] with a model answer for each.
Turn this text into a 10-question comprehension quiz with a mix of literal and inference questions: [paste text].
Differentiation
Rewrite this passage for a [grade] reading level and keep these key words: [words]. [paste text]
Create support, standard and extension versions of this task with the same objective: [paste task].
List sentence starters and vocabulary support for English learners writing about [topic].
Simplify these instructions into numbered steps students can follow on their own: [paste instructions].
Explanations and examples
Explain [concept] to [grade] students in three ways: an everyday analogy, a short story and a worked example.
Give me five common misconceptions about [topic] and a quick question to check each one.
Write a clear, step-by-step worked example for [problem type] at [grade] level.
Feedback and assessment
Turn these notes into two short, encouraging comments for a student essay: strength is [strength], next step is [next step].
Create a four-level rubric for [assignment] for [grade] with criteria for [criteria], written in language students understand.
Write five questions I can ask in a conference with a student about their draft on [topic].
Communication
Write a friendly email to parents about [event or concern] in under 120 words with one clear next step.
Draft a one-page class newsletter for [month] with sections for upcoming topics, reminders and a short thank-you.
Write a polite reply to a parent asking about [general issue], with a calm tone and an offer to meet.
Brainstorming and planning
Suggest 10 discussion questions on [topic] that move from simple recall to opinion and evidence.
Brainstorm five low-prep review games for [topic] that need no devices.
Create a checklist I can use to review any AI-generated lesson, quiz or worksheet before using it with students.
Prompt tips that save time
Ask the AI to ask you questions first: “Before you write the lesson, ask me anything you need to know about my class.” Ask it to check its own work: “Review this answer key for mistakes.” Keep a document of prompts that worked well so you can reuse them.
Which tools work with these prompts
All of these work in ChatGPT and other general assistants. If you’d rather not write prompts, ready-made tools like MagicSchool AI and Khanmigo use forms for many of these jobs. For more detail on specific tasks, see our guides to writing a lesson plan with ChatGPT, making a worksheet with AI and making a quiz with AI.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best ChatGPT prompts for teachers?
The best prompts include the grade, topic, objective, format and any limits. Use the templates above and adapt them to your class.
Do I need to pay for ChatGPT to use these?
No. The free plan is enough for most drafting tasks, though it has usage limits.
Can I use these prompts in other AI tools?
Yes. They work in most AI assistants.
Is it safe to enter student information?
No. Avoid names and sensitive details in regular AI tools and follow your school’s policy.
How we researched this guide
The prompts are suggestions we wrote based on common teaching tasks and have not tested in classrooms. Guidance on safe use draws on our tool reviews and published school guidance (checked October 19, 2026).