Tips, classroom stories, and product updates from the Chalkie team.

Twinkl vs Chalkie: Which Tool Actually Saves Teachers More Time?
Twinkl vs Chalkie: a full comparison of resource discovery time, curriculum alignment, customisation, export options, and pricing — so teachers can plan smarter, not longer.
June 29, 2026

How to Build Emergency Sub Plans for the Whole Year in One Afternoon
Learn how to build emergency sub plans for the whole school year in one afternoon using AI lesson planning tools, PDF exports, and a one-page sub overview sheet.
June 29, 2026

8 Free AI Unit Plan Generators Ranked by Subject Teachers in 2026
Best free AI unit plan generators for Science, English, History & Maths teachers in 2026 — ranked by subject sequencing, standards alignment (NGSS, Common Core, UK), and output quality.
June 26, 2026

What to Include in a Lesson Plan for a Substitute Teacher (Full Checklist)
Learn what to include in a substitute teacher lesson plan: timed activity blocks, seating charts, classroom management cues, early finisher tasks, and a contingency slide — full checklist.
June 26, 2026

The Best AI Lesson Plan Generator for Elementary Teachers (Honest Review)
Best AI lesson plan generator for elementary teachers — honest comparison of Chalkie vs MagicSchool vs Canva on Common Core, NGSS K-2, differentiation, and slideshow output.
June 26, 2026

7 Best AI Worksheet Generators for Math Teachers (Free and Paid)
Best AI worksheet generators for math teachers in 2025 — covering free and paid tools with curriculum alignment, differentiation, and export options compared.
June 26, 2026

Best AI Tools to Turn a Lesson Plan into Google Slides Fast
Best AI tools to turn a lesson plan into Google Slides fast — compared by curriculum alignment, differentiation support, free tier, and time-to-output for K-12 teachers.
June 26, 2026

How to Turn a Lesson Plan into Google Slides in 30 Seconds
Learn how to convert a lesson plan into Google Slides in 30 seconds. Compare manual copy-paste, PDF import, and AI lesson planner methods — including a one-click Google Slides export.
June 26, 2026

AI Unit Plan Generator vs Lesson Plan Generator: What Is the Difference
AI unit plan generator vs lesson plan generator: understand the difference in scope, sequencing, and output — and learn which tool teachers need for term planning vs daily prep.
June 26, 2026

The Best Free Lesson Plan Generator for Substitute Teachers in 2026
Best free lesson plan generator for substitute teachers in 2026. Chalkie generates a curriculum-aligned, presentation-ready slideshow in under 30 seconds. Export to Google Slides, PowerPoint, or PDF free.
June 26, 2026

Best AI Lesson Planner for High School Teachers Who Teach 5 Classes a Day
Best AI lesson planner for high school teachers managing 5 preps a day — generates curriculum-aligned slideshows with differentiation in under 30 seconds.
June 26, 2026

How to Plan a Full High School Unit With an AI Lesson Planner
Learn how to plan a full high school unit with an AI unit planner. Step-by-step walkthrough building a 12-lesson Cold War unit with recap lessons and end-of-unit quiz — aligned to TEKS or Common Core.
June 26, 2026