Grades K–5
Differentiation Planner
Plan a lesson for three levels: who is in each, the activity, the materials and how you will check, with a line for the skill.
Classroom management printable · Weekly lesson plan templates
Year at a Glance Planner
A one-page school year map: nine months by five subjects, for pacing the big units in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
- Grade level
- Grades K–5
- Time
- About 45 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Lesson planning, Pacing and organization, Instructional design
What kids do
“Map the whole school year on one page: the big unit for each subject, month by month.”
Words on this sheet
ReadingWritingScienceSocial studiesOctoberJanuaryMarchApril
Teacher tip
Fill it in with your grade-level team before the year starts, and pencil in the testing dates.
How to use it
- Use the notes boxes to jot down what worked for next year.
- Print a fresh copy each week and file finished plans in a binder.
- Introduce the sheet once, model it, then make it part of a routine so kids know what to expect.
Watch for
Plans that skip the check for understanding. Add one to every lesson.
Talk about it
- What do I want students to learn this week?
- Why do you think we use this in our classroom?
Take it further
Look back at plans at the end of a unit to adjust pacing for next year.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
More weekly lesson plan templates
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Center Rotation Planner
A rotation chart for four groups and four rotations, plus a list of the centers, what students do there and the materials.
Grades K–5
Guided Reading Lesson Plan
A small group reading plan: the book and level, before, during and after reading, word work and a running note for five readers.
Grades K–5
After the Lesson Reflection
A quick reflection after teaching a lesson: what went well, what to change, how many got it, who to check in with and next steps.
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