Free AI sub plan generator for teachers
Feeling unwell or called to a meeting? Edform's AI sub plan generator writes clear plans any substitute can follow: routines, a timed lesson with read-aloud instructions, independent tasks, an answer key and a notes template.
Create sub planFree for teachers. No credit card.
What is an AI sub plan generator?
An AI sub plan generator writes lesson plans for a substitute (cover) teacher who doesn't know your class or subject. Type what the class is working on, paste notes or upload a file, choose the length from one lesson to a full school day, and add notes on routines. Edform gives you an at-a-glance section with materials, start and end routines, the lesson step by step with times and instructions to read aloud, review or practice tasks that need no new teaching, an answer key, early-finisher tasks, behavior expectations and a notes template for the substitute to fill in. Names, rooms and contacts stay as placeholders. Print it or download it as Word.
How it works
- 1
Describe your topic or paste your material.
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Choose the grade and a few options.
- 3
Get a ready result, improve it in one click, and download or print it.
Great for
- Leaving plans when you're sick at short notice
- Building a folder of emergency sub plans for the year
- Covering a class during a field trip or training day
- Planning a full day for an elementary class
- Giving a non-specialist cover teacher a lesson they can run
- Getting notes back on what the class finished
Questions teachers ask
Does the substitute need to know the subject?
No. The tasks are review and practice that don't require teaching new material, and the instructions can be read aloud.
Can I plan a full day?
Yes. Choose "a full school day" as the length to get plans for the whole day.
Is it free?
Yes. Create a free Edform account: the free Basic plan includes 5 AI points a month, and each result or change uses one point. Pro gives you 300 points a month.
Can I print the plan?
Yes. Print it or download it as a Word document to leave on your desk or send to the office. Use No materials needed if copies can't be made.
Do I need to include student names?
No. Leave full names out. The plan uses placeholders for names, rooms and contacts that you fill in yourself.
Should I check the plan before I leave it?
Yes. AI drafts, the teacher reviews. Check the tasks and the answer key so the substitute has everything they need.
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Create your first one in under a minute, then edit, save and use it with your class.
- Free for teachers
- No credit card
- Works on any device