Monthly Lesson Plan Template
A monthly lesson plan template that maps one month on a page. Write the month's goals, then plan each of five weeks with a topic, objectives, activities and assessment. Boxes at the bottom hold dates to remember and materials to gather.
- Grade Level
- All Grades
- Pages
- 1
- Formats
- PDF, Google Docs, Word
- Paper Size
- US Letter and A4
- Checked By
- Milo, Classroom Teacher
- Last Updated
- October 2026
Monthly Lesson Plan Template Example
A 2nd grade month on plants, mapped week by week from seeds to a class garden.
What's in the Monthly Lesson Plan Template
Goals for the Month
A ruled box at the top for the big ideas you want to cover.
Five Weeks in a Table
A row for each week with topic, objectives, activities and assessment.
Dates and Materials
Two boxes for events to plan around and supplies to gather.
Editable Versions
Type into the Word, Google Docs or PDF file, or print it to fill in by hand.
How to Plan a Month with This Template
Set the Month's Goals
Write the main ideas students should know by the end of the month in the top box.
Mark Dates to Remember
Add holidays, tests, field trips and short weeks first, so the weeks reflect real time.
Give Each Week a Topic
Fill in the topic column down the five rows, building from the first week to the last.
Add Objectives and Assessment
For each week, write the objectives, then how you will check that students met them.
List What to Gather
Use the materials box to collect books, supplies and copies you need to order early.
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