Weekly Planner - Free Weekly Lesson Plan Template - Plan Your Week in Minutes
Generate a complete weekly lesson plan template with daily objectives, activities, and materials for your entire teaching week.
Weekly Planner
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Example Output
Weekly Lesson Plan
Subject: 5th Grade Math | Week of: ___________
Unit: Introduction to Fractions
WEEKLY OBJECTIVE:
By Friday, students will be able to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators using equivalent fractions.
STANDARDS: CCSS.MATH.5.NF.A.1, 5.NF.A.2
MONDAY: Finding Common Denominators
- Objective: Students will find common denominators for fraction pairs
- Warm-Up: Review equivalent fractions (5 min)
- Instruction: Mini-lesson on LCM method (15 min)
- Activity: Partner matching game - match fraction pairs to common denominators (20 min)
- Exit Ticket: Find common denominators for 3 fraction pairs
- Materials: Matching cards, student whiteboards
TUESDAY: Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
- Objective: Students will add fractions by first finding common denominators
- Warm-Up: Quick review of Monday's skill (5 min)
- Instruction: Model adding unlike fractions step-by-step (15 min)
- Activity: Guided practice problems, then independent work (25 min)
- Exit Ticket: Solve 2 addition problems
- Materials: Fraction strips, worksheet p. 45
WEDNESDAY: Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators
- Objective: Students will subtract fractions with unlike denominators
- Warm-Up: Add 2 fractions (review) (5 min)
- Instruction: Connect subtraction to addition process (10 min)
- Activity: "Around the World" subtraction practice game (25 min)
- Exit Ticket: Solve 2 subtraction problems
- Materials: Game cards, individual whiteboards
THURSDAY: Mixed Practice + Word Problems
- Objective: Students will apply skills to word problems
- Warm-Up: Mixed add/subtract practice (5 min)
- Instruction: Word problem strategies (10 min)
- Activity: Word problem stations (rotating groups) (30 min)
- Exit Ticket: Solve 1 word problem showing all work
- Materials: Station materials, recording sheet
FRIDAY: Assessment + Games
- Objective: Assess mastery of weekly skills
- Warm-Up: Quick review/questions (5 min)
- Assessment: Weekly quiz (20 min)
- Activity: Fraction games for early finishers (20 min)
- Materials: Quiz copies, game materials
WEEKLY MATERIALS CHECKLIST:
☐ Fraction strips (class set)
☐ Matching game cards (laminated)
☐ Whiteboard markers
☐ Worksheet packets
☐ Station materials (prepare by Wednesday)
☐ Friday quiz copies
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Why teachers love this tool
Big Picture View
See your whole week at a glance with connected lessons.
Coherent Instruction
Daily lessons build logically toward weekly goals.
Time Saver
Plan 5 days of instruction in the time it takes for one.
Flexibility Built In
Easy to adjust when plans change.
How It Works
Get results in three simple steps
Set Weekly Goals
Enter what students should know/do by Friday.
Provide Context
Specify grade, subject, standards, and any constraints.
Generate Weekly Plan
Get a complete Monday-Friday plan with daily activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Weekly Planner
How detailed are the daily plans?
Each day includes: learning objective, warm-up activity, main instruction, practice/activity, and closing/exit ticket. For more detail on any day, use our Lesson Plan Generator.
Can I plan for multiple subjects?
Yes! Elementary teachers can generate weekly plans for multiple subjects. Secondary teachers can plan for different course preps.
What if I need to adjust mid-week?
The weekly plan is a starting point. Regenerate individual days as needed, or use the plan as a flexible guide.
Does it include materials lists?
Yes! Each day includes needed materials, and there's a consolidated weekly materials list for advance preparation.
How does it handle block scheduling?
Specify your schedule type and the planner adapts to your class meeting pattern.
Does it include all subjects?
Yes! Plan across all subjects with daily objectives, activities, and materials for a complete week at a glance.
Can I set recurring elements?
Yes! Mark recurring activities like morning meeting or SSR that appear in the same slot each day.
Does it include differentiation?
Yes! Generated plans include differentiation suggestions for ELL students, students with IEPs, advanced learners, and struggling students.
Can I specify my curriculum?
Yes! Mention your specific curriculum, textbook, or program and the content will align with your existing materials.
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