I am a middle School Mathematics instructor- I teach both on-level and advanced 6th-8th grade math classes as well as one 9th grade-level Algebra I class. Chalkie has been a game-changer for me. It helps me create lessons and worksheets for my students and is a great supplement…
The Instant Lesson Plan Generator for Substitute Teachers
Chalkie generates curriculum-aligned lesson slides, worksheets, and activities for any subject or year group in under 30 seconds. Walk into any classroom prepared.
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Substitute teachers use Chalkie to generate a complete, curriculum-aligned lesson slideshow for any subject or year group in under 30 seconds. Enter the topic, pick the grade and framework — Chalkie produces slides, vocabulary, and activities ready to use immediately.
The reality
The reality of subbing without a plan
Substitute teachers get called in with no materials, no context, and no time. Here is what that actually looks like in practice.
No lesson materials on arrival
You show up to a classroom with nothing waiting. The regular teacher left no plan, no slides, no activities — just a list of names and an expectation.
Generic resources that miss the mark
Downloaded lesson plans rarely match the year group, the curriculum framework, or what students have actually been studying. They disengage fast.
No subject expertise to fall back on
When you are covering a subject outside your comfort zone, building something structured and credible from scratch feels impossible under time pressure.
Everything substitute teachers need to walk in ready
Lesson Planning
A complete lesson built in 30 seconds
Chalkie generates a full lesson slideshow for any subject in seconds. As a substitute teacher, just enter the topic and year group — Chalkie produces structured slides, key vocabulary, learning objectives, and activities with no prep time required.
- Slides, vocab, and activities in 30 seconds
- Exports to Google Slides, PowerPoint, or PDF
- Curriculum-aligned across 23 countries
Standards Alignment
Lessons aligned to the right curriculum automatically
Every lesson Chalkie generates is automatically matched to the correct curriculum framework for your region. No manual cross-referencing, no guessing whether the content fits what students are supposed to be covering.
- Common Core, NGSS, TEKS, UK, ACARA and more
- Alignment built into generation automatically
- 23 countries and regions supported
Worksheet Generation
Print-ready worksheets for any topic instantly
Generate curriculum-aligned worksheets on any topic for any level in one click. Substitute teachers can hand something structured and purposeful to students without needing to source or adapt anything beforehand.
- Multiple choice, short answer, fill-in-the-blank
- Scaffold and Stretch versions in one click
- Print-ready or digital share
Classroom Activities
Engaging activities to fill any lesson slot
Chalkie generates lesson starters, bell ringers, group tasks, and exit activities aligned to the topic and year group. Perfect for substitute teachers who need to fill a full period with something purposeful and engaging.
- Lesson starters and bell ringers included
- Group tasks and plenary activities
- Topic and curriculum specific every time
Free
US$0.00/month
- ✅No card details required
- ✅Create lessons and activities
- ✅Export to Google & Microsoft
- ✅Create 5 resources every week
- ✅10 AI edits a week
Free to Start
Start for free with no credit card needed
Chalkie has a free plan that gives teachers five resources per week with no credit card required. Substitute teachers can generate lessons, worksheets, and activities right away without any upfront commitment.
- 5 free resources per week included
- No credit card required to start
- All core features available on free plan
Designed with teachers for teachers.
Create lessons and activities faster than ever before. We're here to give you back the time and freedom to focus on what's important. Inspiring children in the classroom.
I am a first year teacher in the USA and Chalkie has been such an amazing asset to have in the classroom. It has helped my students retain information from lesson to lesson. The activity sheets are always a big hit with my students. The details with Chalkie are what make me love…
I'm a special education program supervisor working in a multi-age, multi-ability setting. Chalkie allows me to use the principles of universal design to thoughtfully, creatively, and efficiently meet each child's needs. I appreciate that they have different features, and I can al…
Tools like Chalkie can be a real time-saver, especially with everything you’re balancing (multi-grade planning, cultural integration, assessments, and all the extras you do for your students). It sounds like you’re using it the right way—as a support tool, not a replacement for y…
Using Chalkie.AI has been a valuable addition to my classroom practice. It has significantly streamlined my planning process by helping me quickly generate lesson ideas, activities, and differentiated materials that meet the needs of my students. As a special education educator,…
My name is Tina James. I am a seasoned educator, currently teaching high school studies. I have 3 preps. Chalkie has help me cut my planning time in half. The abilty to generate lessons in seconds with graphics and alignment to the state standards is a game changer. Throw in the…
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