50 ChatGPT Prompts for Teachers

"Create a [number]-day lesson plan for [grade level] [subject] on [topic]. Include learning objectives, key vocabulary, engaging activities for each day, and a formative assessment."

"Design a hook activity to introduce [topic] to [grade level] students. It should take 5-10 minutes and spark curiosity."

"Generate 5 essential questions for a unit on [topic] that promote critical thinking and discussion."

"Create a vocabulary list for [topic] with 10-15 terms. For each term, provide a student-friendly definition and a sample sentence."

"Suggest 3 hands-on activities for teaching [concept] to [grade level] students. Use only common classroom materials."

"Write a step-by-step procedure for a [topic] lab or experiment suitable for [grade level]."

"Create a choice board for [topic] with 9 options that appeal to different learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, reading/writing)."

"Design a station rotation activity for [topic]. Describe what happens at each of 4 stations and how students will rotate."

"Generate discussion questions for a Socratic seminar on [topic]. Include 5 opening questions, 5 core questions, and 5 closing questions."

"Create a project-based learning activity for [topic]. Include driving question, timeline, deliverables, and rubric."

"Create a [number]-question quiz on [topic] for [grade level]. Include a mix of multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions."

"Generate a rubric for assessing a [type of assignment] on [topic]. Include 4 performance levels and criteria for each."

"Write 5 open-ended essay prompts for a unit on [topic] that require critical thinking and textual evidence."

"Create an exit ticket with 3 questions to check understanding after a lesson on [topic]."

"Design a self-assessment checklist for students to evaluate their own work on [assignment type]."

"Generate 10 flashcards with questions and answers for reviewing [topic]."

"Create a study guide for a test on [topic]. Include key terms, practice questions, and tips for success."

"Write 5 math word problems involving [concept] at a [grade level] level."

"Provide feedback on this student paragraph: [paste student work]. Focus on [specific areas like thesis, evidence, organization]."

"Generate a bank of 10 multiple-choice questions with distractors for [topic]. Explain why each wrong answer is incorrect."

"Rewrite this text at a [grade level] reading level: [paste text]."

"Simplify these instructions for students who struggle with reading: [paste instructions]."

"Create an enrichment activity for advanced students who have already mastered [topic]."

"Suggest 3 ways to modify this assignment for English language learners: [describe assignment]."

"Generate scaffolding questions to help struggling students understand [concept]."

"Create a visual aid or graphic organizer for understanding [topic]."

"Provide sentence starters for students who need help expressing their ideas about [topic]."

"List 5 ways to present [topic] to reach visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners."

"Create a tiered assignment for [topic] with three levels: below grade level, at grade level, and above grade level."

"Generate alternative assessment options for students who struggle with traditional tests on [topic]."

"Draft a welcome email to parents at the beginning of the school year. Include an introduction, your teaching philosophy, and expectations."

"Write a positive email to a parent about their child's recent improvement in [subject]."

"Draft a sensitive email to schedule a parent-teacher conference to discuss concerns about [student name] in [subject]."

"Create a weekly newsletter template for my [grade level] class. Include sections for upcoming events, what we're learning, and ways to help at home."

"Write a message to parents explaining our upcoming unit on [topic] and how they can support learning at home."

"Draft a reminder email about [event, deadline, field trip] with all the important details parents need to know."

"Write a thank you note to a parent volunteer who helped with [activity]."

"Create a script for a positive phone call home to share good news about a student's progress."

"Draft a message to parents explaining classroom AI policies and how students will be using tools like ChatGPT."

"Write a end-of-year thank you message to parents for their support throughout the year."

"Suggest 5 classroom management strategies for [grade level] students who [specific behavior challenge]."

"Generate icebreaker activities for the first day of school with [grade level]."

"Create a list of engaging bell ringer activities for [subject] that take 5-7 minutes."

"Suggest strategies for building positive relationships with difficult students."

"Draft a proposal for [new program, materials, technology] to present to my administration. Include rationale, benefits, and estimated costs."

"Generate self-reflection questions for after a lesson to evaluate what worked and what could be improved."

"Create a professional development plan for a teacher who wants to learn more about [topic]."

"Suggest collaborative activities for grade-level team meetings to make them more productive."

"Draft a letter of recommendation for a student applying to [college/program] who excels in [subjects/qualities]."

"Write a philosophy of education statement that emphasizes [your values, e.g., student-centered learning, equity, innovation]."