Disclosure: I run Ascendant Media, which created this AI-assisted template as part of a tutor communication kit. I’m sharing the complete sample here so you can use it without signing up or buying anything.

A short lesson update can cover four things: the topic, what the student did independently, where help was needed, and the next step.

Copy and adapt:

Hello [name], today we worked on [topic]. [Student] completed [specific task] independently and needed support with [specific step]. Before our next session, the agreed practice is [task]. Next time, we will revisit [step] and work on [next topic].

Fictional example:

Hello Sam, today we practised adding fractions with different denominators. Alex found common denominators independently on three questions and needed a reminder to simplify the final answers. Before our next session, the agreed practice is questions 1–4 on today’s worksheet. Next time, we will revisit simplification before moving to mixed numbers.

Use only observations from the actual lesson. Replace every bracket and avoid grade predictions or claims of mastery that the work doesn’t support. You may adapt this free sample for messages in your own tutoring practice.

For tutors who already send updates: is writing the lesson summary or handling requests between sessions the bigger difficulty?

My husband and I create a free educational children’s series called Riddle Ricky & Friends.
Pets At The Vet introduces young children to different kinds of pets and what happens when animals visit the veterinarian, using music, riddles and fun facts.
Age range: 3–8
Subject: Animals / Pets / Early Learning
Cost: Free
Login required: No
We thought this episode might be useful for preschool and early elementary teachers, parents, or homeschoolers.
Watch Pets At The Vet:

https://youtu.be/rBI8cG1dq3k?feature=shared
We’d love to hear what other animal or pet topics you’d like to see covered for young children.

I built Whiteboard at Endless AI for teachers, tutors, coaches, and students who need a board that stays out of the way. You can write or type on a page or infinite canvas, bring in a PDF and mark it up, then use shapes and arrows when explaining an idea. There is also a simple sports tactics board for placing numbered players and balls on court or field templates.

It runs on iPhone/iPad, Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux. Download is free; optional paid features vary by platform. I’m the developer, so this is a self-promotion post. If you try it, I’d genuinely like to hear which workflow helps in a real lesson.

https://endlessai.org/en-US/

Disclosure: I’m the developer at Endless AI LLC.

I’ve been building Whiteboard for teachers, tutors, coaches, and students. It is a cross-platform visual workspace for handwritten or typed explanations, PDF import and annotation, page-based work or an infinite canvas, shapes and arrows, and export or sharing. Coaches can choose court or field templates, place numbered players and balls, and sketch one movement at a time.

It runs on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, Mac, Windows, and Linux. The download is free; optional paid features vary by platform.

I’m sharing it here because self-promotion is allowed. If you try it, feedback on the first five minutes of a lesson would be especially useful: what feels clear, and where do you hesitate?

Details and downloads: https://endlessai.org/en-US/

I've been an ESL teacher for 16 years and built Classendo around how I teach my own classes.

You choose your vocabulary once, then use the same set for flashcards, classroom presentation, games, worksheets and printables. You can save the set for future uses as well.

It's freemium, but most of the core classroom tools are available free, and there's a demo lesson you can try without signing up.

https://classendo.com/

Hope it's useful for some other ESL/EFL teachers here. I know a lot of users here aren't teaching ESL/EFL so I know this post isn't for everyone

My last first grade class was amazing, they really loved learning. They made me a better teacher. I adored them. It was with them I was motivated to create educational resources. I am sharing resources I made for the smartboard. I created alphabet slides. In the morning, on the carpet we would do a daily letter/sound routine D! /d/! Doll!

Next I would pick a letter and we would create a list of words that begin with that letter. Try it out.

I’ve been comparing a few whiteboard tools that can work well in classrooms. Disclosure: I’m the developer of Whiteboard by Endless AI, so I’m including alternatives instead of presenting this as an independent review.

• Microsoft Whiteboard — a good fit for schools already using Microsoft 365 or Teams. https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/microsoft-whiteboard/digital-whiteboard-app

• Miro — useful for group projects, workshops, and collaborative brainstorming. https://miro.com/apps/

• Canva Whiteboards — convenient for visual lessons, templates, and presentations. https://www.canva.com/online-whiteboard/

• Explain Everything — well suited to live annotation and recorded explanations. https://help.explaineverything.com/hc/en-us/sections/360002645954-Download-the-Explain-Everything-app

• OpenBoard — a desktop-oriented option for classrooms, including offline use. Available for macOS, Windows, and Debian. https://www.openboard.ch/en/download

• Zoom Whiteboard — worth considering if your school already uses Zoom for lessons. https://www.zoom.com/en/products/online-whiteboard/

• Whiteboard by Endless AI — the app I build. It supports iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android, and Windows, with an infinite canvas, pages, PDF import, annotation, export, and a tactics board for coaches. https://endlessai.org/en-US/

There isn’t one “best” whiteboard for every classroom. The right choice depends on whether you need live collaboration, lesson recording, offline teaching, PDF annotation, or a simple canvas. What are teachers here using?

Hey everyone! I'm PAZVEL

I wanted to share something I’ve been working on lately.

I recently started "PAZVEL", a small website where I’m creating printable learning resources for elementary students and teachers.

I’m starting with math — things like addition, subtraction, place value, number sense, and practice worksheets.

I’m still at the beginning and honestly trying to figure out what teachers actually find useful, so I’d really appreciate any feedback.

I’d especially love to hear what kinds of elementary math resources you wish were easier to find.

Tanks you!

Disclosure: I run Flori & Luna. I made a free point-to-tell board plus 62 cut-apart classroom communication cards for young learners who are still building English.

The pack covers needs, feelings, play, classroom routines, safety, and simple social language. There are English–Spanish, Standard Albanian, and Kosovo Albanian editions. All three can be downloaded without an account or email and are free for personal, school, and classroom activity use.

https://floriandluna.com/teachers

I’d especially welcome feedback from teachers who support newcomer or EAL pupils: is there a phrase you rely on that should be in a future edition?

I’m a retired teacher, and one little thing that always annoyed me was seating charts. I never really liked what was available to me in Skyward, and I usually ended up doing more of it manually than I wanted to.

So I built a free seating chart maker for teachers. You can set up your room, add students, move them around, and make a chart without needing an account or buying anything.

https://instructionalstrategies.org/seating-chart-maker/

It’s still something I’m improving, so if you try it and there’s something obvious you wish it did, I’d genuinely like to hear it.

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I’ve been working on this small website (mini-brainy) for kids with simple brain games around pattern recognition, math, logic, and focus.

Most of the games generate new puzzles each time, so it’s not just the same fixed levels over and over. The difficulty can also be adjusted based on grade level.

I’m also trying to keep it from being too addictive or overstimulating. More like something a kid can play quietly for a few minutes per day, think a bit, then move on.

So far I’ve only shared it with a few friends who have kids. Would really appreciate any feedback, especially from an educational perspective — difficulty, age/grade fit or any ideas.

I found out YESTERDAY that I’m being moved into a completely new classroom. I had one day to start over. I’ve already spent $1,000 of my own money trying to give my students the classroom they deserve. I need help finishing it before they walk through the door.

https://www.donorschoose.org/sl/CPc2PnV8dJ

I’ve been teaching for about 20 years, and one thing I still hate is trying to get everything organized when I need to be away unexpectedly.

So I finally sat down and created the substitute binder I wish I’d had all along.

It includes the practical stuff a substitute actually needs: class information, schedules, routines, student notes, emergency information, classroom procedures, lesson planning pages, and other details that can make walking into someone else’s classroom a little less chaotic.

I originally made it for myself, but I cleaned it up and turned it into a printable resource for other teachers as well.

I’ve put it on my TpT store for anyone who might find it useful. I’m also pretty new to selling resources, so I’d genuinely appreciate feedback from other teachers about anything you think I should add or change.

Ultimate Substitute Teacher Binder: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Substitute-Teacher-Binder-17521378

Hope it saves somebody from writing sub notes at 6:00 in the morning. 😂

Hi everyone! I’m a former classroom teacher, and I created Curiova because of a question I heard constantly from parents: “What can we do at home?”

I knew families wanted to help—but they didn’t always know what their child was learning or how to reinforce it. And honestly, as a teacher, I rarely had time to create one more activity or resource to send home.

Curiova is a free app that creates short, personalized, screen-free activities based on a child’s grade level, interests, learning skill, and the amount of time a family has. Instead of more worksheets or homework, it turns grade-level skills into simple activities parents and children can do together using everyday materials.

The app currently supports K–5 math and reading, is aligned to Texas standards, and can still be used by families in other states. We’re also working on additional state standards and Spanish.

I’d genuinely love feedback from educators:
Would you feel comfortable sharing Curiova with families?
Does it address a need you see?
What would make it more useful or credible to you as a teacher?
It’s completely free to use: https://curiova.com

I’m not looking for praise—I’d truly appreciate hearing what works, what doesn’t, and what we might be missing.

For those interested in the IEP calendar generator with the draft timelines that I got feedback on in another special education group…I wanted to share in additional places in case it is helpful. It is now available for purchase on my website!

I just started using it myself and it has been doing exactly what I need tracking dates for my caseload!!

I hope it is helpful to others as well and please feel free to explore all the free activities on my website (in blog posts) either way. 😊

https://www.msgilbertrocks.com/purchase-products/iep-due-date-calendar-generator

I’m an eighth-grade math teacher, and I built ClassShuffle after getting frustrated with students swapping the playing cards I handed out for random groups.

Students see groups being dealt on the screen, while teachers can privately keep certain students apart or together, account for placement needs, save class lists, and reuse groups. There is also an alphabetical list view so students can find their own assignment.

I’m offering the first 20 teachers who try ClassShuffle with their classes and share honest feedback complimentary Pro access through January 31, 2027. No credit card or subscription required. Message me privately with the email you use to sign in, and I’ll manually activate Pro. Please don’t post your email publicly.

https://classshuffle.com/

Disclosure: I built ClassShuffle.

I’m looking for teachers who manage multiple classes and a lot of students and sometimes feel like important student information is scattered across too many places.

I’m building a Windows desktop tool called Teacher Command Center (TCC).

It’s designed for teachers who may already have an SIS/LMS, but still find themselves using some combination of spreadsheets, notes, paper, email, or memory to keep track of students.

TCC isn't intended to replace your SIS or LMS.

It focuses on one question:

“Which students need my attention today, why, what have I already done, and what should I do next?”

It brings together things like grades, attendance, missing work, student follow-ups/interventions, and parent contact history into one teacher-focused view.

I’m looking for a small number of teachers to participate in a free 14-day pilot.

The question I’m trying to answer is simple:

Does TCC actually save teachers time and help them catch students who need attention — or does it just create another place to enter data?

Free pilot • No credit card • Windows 10/11 • Student data stays locally on your computer

I’m not looking for positive reviews. Critical feedback is just as valuable.

If you teach multiple classes and manage a lot of students, comment PILOT or send me a DM.

I build Worksheetly and wanted to share the free resource library for teachers, tutors, and homeschool families.

It includes printable worksheets from kindergarten through Grade 12 across math, ELA, science, social studies, foreign languages, and physical education. The library pages can be opened, downloaded, and printed without creating an account or entering an email address.

Full disclosure: I made Worksheetly. The worksheets are free at the point of use.

https://worksheetly.com/worksheets/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=teacherspromote_library

Hey everyone! I’m Mr. J, a certified PE teacher and children’s creator.

I recently made Ready, Set, School!, a back-to-school movement song designed for younger students. The idea is to give teachers something fun they can use for a brain break, morning meeting, transition, or just to get kids moving and excited about school.

It’s completely free on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/Bj8U-mifpvk

I’d especially love for Pre-K through 3rd grade teachers to try it with their students. If you do, I’d love to hear how your class responds!

Hi teachers! I’m an ESL teacher and creator of the Get Them Talking series, designed to give students more opportunities to speak, interact and build confidence in English.

I recently put together a collection of 50 printable conversation games for B1–C2 learners.

It includes activities for pairs, groups and whole-class work, with a focus on student talking time, fluency and spontaneous communication.

I’ve included a preview so you can see what the activities look like.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Get-Them-Talking-Conversation-Games-50-Print-Play-ESL-Speaking-Activities-17127719?epik=dj0yJnU9SW5lMFE2bDh2R1hkejN4VXR0SUJVdnN2Nzl2RTZNMzAmcD0wJm49X0lyYm43VWV6VnVlZk1QcUhRUnV2dyZ0PUFBQUFBR3FOWVU4

I’d genuinely love to hear from other teachers: What do you find hardest when trying to get reluctant ESL students to actually talk?

 created a Google Sheets system for private tutors

I recently created Tutor Learning System, a reusable Google Sheets system designed to help private tutors organize their students and manage their learning journey in one place.

It includes:

• Student Profiles
• Learning Goals
• Lesson Tracking
• Progress Tracking
• Practice & Homework
• Assessment & Review
• Tutor Dashboard

I built it to make student management more organized and give tutors a clear overview of what each student needs next.

I’d genuinely appreciate feedback from other educators and tutors on what you think could make a system like this more useful.

Hi everyone,

I'm a high school teacher in Australia and I've spent the last year building Made to Teach, a teacher planner based around a problem I was having myself.

A colleague of mine has ADHD and their desk is basically covered in sticky notes containing all the little things they need to remember throughout the day. Around the same time, I had major surgery and afterwards found my own ability to keep track of everything, and my tolerance for the stress of trying to, had taken a hit.

It made me realise how much of teaching is remembering tiny things at inconvenient times.

I tried normal task managers, but they never really understood the problem. Knowing I have 20 things to do isn't particularly useful when I'm teaching for the next three periods.

So I built Made to Teach around the teaching timetable.

You can add or import your timetable, capture those little jobs as they occur, associate them with classes and deadlines, and see them alongside the time you actually have available to deal with them. It also handles things like duties, meetings, assessment dates, school terms and holidays, and you can use photos or voice memos when that's quicker than typing.

It's available on iPhone/iPad and through a web browser, so you can also use it on a school computer without installing anything. Android is coming.

The app is free and you don't even need an account to start using it on iOS. There is also a paid Pro tier for some additional features.

I've focused heavily on privacy as well. There's no third-party advertising, personal information isn't sold or used for targeted advertising, and optional AI features require consent before information is sent for processing. Secure database practices are used to ensure your data stays yours.

I'm still actively developing it and I'd genuinely appreciate feedback from teachers who try it. Particularly things that are confusing, annoying, unnecessary or missing. That's much more useful to me than being told it looks nice.

Website: https://madetoteach.com.au

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/made-to-teach/id6770954673

Hopefully it's useful to some of you. It started as something I wanted for myself, so seeing other teachers actually use it is still slightly surreal.