15+ Free Lesson Plan Templates for Teachers (2026 Edition)

Teaching is an art, but planning is a science. Don't let paperwork burn you out.

The AFFiNE Lesson Plan Template Collection is designed to save you hours of prep time. Whether you are a preschool teacher needing a daily schedule or a high school professor planning a semester-long unit, we have a customizable, digital layout for you.

Stop fighting with formatting in Word. Use AFFiNE to build lesson plans that link directly to your resources, slides, and student assessments—all in one place.

Why Use a Digital Lesson Plan in AFFiNE?

Static PDFs are just digital paper. AFFiNE transforms your lesson plan into a dynamic teaching hub:

• Edgeless Mode (Whiteboard): Visualize your entire unit on an infinite canvas. Drag and drop images, worksheets, and mind maps to see the "Big Picture."

• Resource Integration: Don't just list "YouTube Video" in your plan; embed the video directly into the page so it's ready to play when class starts.

• Reusability: Create your master template once. Duplicate it for every new week or unit with a single click.

• Collaboration: Share your plans with substitute teachers or co-teachers instantly via a link.

Explore Templates by Grade & Frequency

📅 By Frequency (Daily/Weekly)

• The Weekly Command Center: A bird's-eye view of your week. Track objectives, homework, and materials for Mon-Fri in a clean grid layout.

• Daily Detailed Plan: A granular template focusing on the "5E Model" (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) for a single specific lesson.

🎒 By Grade Level

• Preschool & Kindergarten: Visual-heavy templates focusing on play-based learning stations and sensory activities.

• Elementary / Middle School: Structured layouts covering core subjects (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies).

• High School / University: Advanced templates for lecture notes, syllabus tracking, and research project timelines.

🎯 Specialized Templates

• Unit Planner: Map out a 6-week curriculum with learning goals and assessment milestones.

• Differentiation & IEP Tracker: A private section to plan modifications for students with diverse learning needs.

The Anatomy of an Effective Lesson Plan

A good template does the thinking for you. Our AFFiNE templates come pre-structured with the 5 Essential Components:

1. Objectives (SWBAT): "Students Will Be Able To..." – Clear goals using Bloom's Taxonomy verbs.

2. Materials & Resources: Checkboxes for everything you need to prep (e.g., photocopies, lab equipment).

3. Instructional Procedure: A step-by-step script, from the "Bell Ringer" (Warm-up) to the final activity.

4. Assessment: How will you measure success? (Exit tickets, quizzes, group work).

5. Reflection: A dedicated space to jot down what worked and what didn't for next year.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I print these lesson plans?

Yes. You can export any AFFiNE page to a clean, professional PDF to hand to your principal or keep in your physical binder.

Q2: Is this better than a paper planner?

Digital planning in AFFiNE allows you to search your past lessons instantly (Ctrl+F) and link related topics. Plus, you never run out of pages.

Q3: Are these templates free?

Yes! All templates in this collection are free to use. Teachers can sign up for a free AFFiNE account to start planning immediately.

Ready to reclaim your weekends? Select a free template below and start planning smarter.