Lesson Plan Templates
Free lesson plan templates you can print, fill in on your computer, or open as an editable plan in EMStudio.

Google Docs Lesson Plan Template
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Weekly Lesson Plan Template
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BTLPT Lesson Plan Template
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Sub Plans Template
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5E Lesson Plan Template
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Simple Lesson Plan Template
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ASCA Lesson Plan Template
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Daily Lesson Plan Template
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Emergency Sub Plans Template
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Blank Lesson Plan Template
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Madeline Hunter Lesson Plan Template
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edTPA Lesson Plan Template
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SIOP Lesson Plan Template
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UDL Lesson Plan Template
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Small Group Lesson Plan Template
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Physical Education Lesson Plan Template
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Special Education Lesson Plan Template
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Danielson Lesson Plan Template
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Creative Curriculum Lesson Plan Template
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Math Lesson Plan Template
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Monthly Lesson Plan Template
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ESL Lesson Plan Template
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Orton-Gillingham Lesson Plan Template
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Art Lesson Plan Template
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Infant Lesson Plan Template
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Music Lesson Plan Template
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Science Lesson Plan Template
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Mini-Lesson Plan Template
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What Goes in a Lesson Plan
Whatever template you pick, most lesson plans cover the same ten parts. Here is what each one is for.
- Learning ObjectiveWhat students will be able to do by the end, in one sentence.
- StandardsThe curriculum standard the lesson works toward.
- MaterialsEverything you need to print, gather or set up.
- OpeningA short hook that gets students thinking and links to what they already know.
- TeachingHow you will explain or model the new idea.
- Guided PracticeStudents try it with your support.
- Independent PracticeStudents try it on their own.
- Check for UnderstandingHow you will know who got it: an exit ticket, a quick question, or watching them work.
- DifferentiationChanges for students who need more support or more challenge.
- ClosingRecap the objective and preview what comes next.
Which Template Should I Use?
Pick by what you are planning and who is in the room.
| Template | Best For | How It Is Laid Out |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Lesson Plan | Planning one lesson in detail, new teachers, observed lessons | Objective, materials, activities and a check for understanding on one page |
| Weekly Lesson Plan | Seeing the whole week at once | Weekly goals at the top, then a column for each day |
| 5E Lesson Plan | Science and inquiry lessons | Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate |
| Madeline Hunter Lesson Plan | Direct instruction, taught step by step | Seven steps from the objective to independent practice |
| SIOP Lesson Plan | Classes with English learners | Content and language objectives, vocabulary, interaction, review |
| UDL Lesson Plan | Planning for a wide range of learners from the start | Goal and barriers, then engagement, representation, action and expression |
| Small Group Lesson Plan | Guided reading and math groups | One row per group: students, focus skill, activity, notes |
| Sub Plans | A day when you are out | Schedule, lesson plans, routines, students to know, emergency info |
How to Write a Lesson Plan, Step by Step
Six steps that work with any of the templates above.
Start with the Objective
Write one sentence that starts "Students will be able to…" and uses a verb you can see, like explain, compare or solve.
Check the Standard
Match the objective to the standard it supports, so the lesson fits the bigger plan for the year.
Decide How You Will Check Learning
Plan the exit ticket or final question before the activities, so every activity leads to it.
Plan the Activities
Opening, teaching, guided practice, then independent practice, with a rough time for each.
Plan for Different Learners
Note supports like sentence starters or partner work, and an extension for students who finish early.
Reflect Afterwards
Write two lines on what worked and what to change, so the next version of the lesson starts better.
Writing Good Learning Objectives
A good objective says what students will do, in a way you can see or check.