15 AI Prompts That Save Canadian Teachers 5 Hours a Week

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The average Canadian teacher spends over 10 hours per week on work outside classroom hours. AI will not eliminate all of that. But with the right prompts, it can cut several hours off the weekly workload.

Important: These prompts are for professional preparation only. Do not enter student names, grades, IEP information, or any personally identifiable data. See our guide on AI and Student Data Privacy for safe use guidance.

Lesson Planning

Prompt 1: Full Lesson Plan

Create a detailed 75-minute lesson plan for Grade [X] [subject] on [topic], aligned with [Ontario/BC/Alberta/Manitoba] curriculum. Include time stamps, differentiation, formative assessment, and reflection.

Prompt 2: Differentiated Activity Sets

Create supported, grade-level, and enrichment versions of the same activity for Grade [X] on [topic], varying complexity and independence.

Prompt 3: Week-at-a-Glance

Create a Monday–Friday overview plan for Grade [X] [subject] covering [unit], including lesson focus, key activity, materials, and formative check.

Assessment & Evaluation

Prompt 4: Quiz Generator

Create a 15-question quiz with multiple choice, short answer, and higher-order questions, including answer key with explanations.

Prompt 5: Rubric Builder

Create a 4-level rubric aligned with Ontario Growing Success (or provincial equivalent) using student-friendly language.

Prompt 6: Formative Check-In

Provide 5 quick formative strategies requiring no tech and under 5 minutes each.

Report Card Comments

Prompt 7: Strengths-Based Comments

Write 5 varied, strengths-based report card comments for a Grade [X] student meeting expectations.

Prompt 8: Below Expectations

Write supportive report card comments identifying growth areas and next steps.

Parent Communication

Prompt 9: Sensitive Parent Email

Draft a warm, collaborative email addressing [concern], under 200 words.

Prompt 10: Class Newsletter

Write a 250-word class newsletter summarizing the week, upcoming events, and home support tips.

Professional Reflection

Prompt 11: Lesson Reflection

Ask 5 reflection questions and suggest 3 modifications based on my lesson summary.

Prompt 12: SMART Goal Builder

Help create a SMART professional goal with measurable outcomes and timeline.

Content Creation

Prompt 13: Reading Passage

Write a 400-word passage at Grade [X] reading level with comprehension questions and answer key.

Prompt 14: Vocabulary Activities

Create matching, fill-in-the-blank, and creative vocabulary activities with answer keys.

Prompt 15: Substitute Plan

Create a 60-minute emergency supply teacher plan requiring only paper and pencil.

Getting Better Results

• Specify grade level and province.
• Specify output format.
• Iterate and refine.
• Save your best prompts.

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