# Free Lesson Plan Templates to Save Time and Stress > Lesson plan templates that help you plan faster and keep your goals, tasks, and materials in one place—so you're always ready to teach. Source: https://asana.com/templates/lesson-plan.md - [Create your template](https://app.asana.com/-/product_templates) - [Asana AI](/product/ai) - [Custom fields](/features/project-management/custom-fields) - [Tasks](/features/project-management/tasks) - [Templates](/features/workflow-automation/project-task-templates) - [Google Drive](/apps/google-drive) - [Microsoft Teams](/apps/microsoft) - [Gmail](/apps/google-gmail) - [Zoom](/apps/zoom) templates Project planning Lesson plan Use this lesson plan templates to plan faster and keep your goals, tasks, and materials in one place. So you're always ready to teach. Project planning Project planning ## Lesson plan Use this lesson plan template to help you plan more efficiently and keep your goals, tasks, and materials organized in one place. ### Create templates with Asana - [Sign up](/create-account) Lesson planning shouldn’t take over your evenings. If your thoughts are scattered across random Google Docs and sticky notes, you need a system that consolidates everything, from learning goals to materials, in one location. This lesson plan template provides a repeatable structure that saves time and helps every lesson have a lasting impact. Instead of piecing together your plans week by week, use this lesson planner to organize everything upfront. With built-in fields for learning objectives, materials, differentiation strategies, and assessments, this lesson plan template helps you organize content, gather feedback, and streamline prep. Use it to free up your time and focus more on engaging your students. ## Who benefits from this lesson plan template? One middle school teacher told us that she used to spend Sunday nights hurriedly putting together a math lesson plan for the upcoming week. Now she opens her Asana lesson plan template, updates a few fields, and she’s done. We created this template to transform a time-consuming chore into a manageable routine. This lesson plan template is an ideal teaching resource for: - **New teachers** who want to [spend less time planning](https://asana.com/templates/use-case/project-planning) and more time teaching. - **Experienced educators** looking to update lessons without starting from scratch. - **Homeschool parents** managing multiple subjects and grade levels in a single day. - **ESL and special education instructors** who need to customize learning paths for different learners. - **Corporate trainers and L&D teams** creating repeatable sessions that win quick client approval. Whether you’re creating a daily lesson plan template or designing a monthly workshop, this Asana lesson planner turns blank lesson plans into learning goals. - [Read: Use our free study schedule template for daily and weekly learning](https://asana.com/templates/study-schedule) ## Why use Asana’s lesson plan templates? If you’re still switching between Google Docs and Microsoft Word just to build lesson plans, you’re [losing valuable time and context](https://asana.com/resources/context-switching). This template brings everything together so you’re not stuck copying and pasting from siloed tools. With this free lesson plan template, you can: - **Keep lesson materials, timelines, and objectives in one platform**, without needing to switch between multiple apps or file types, such as PowerPoint or Google Slides. - **Reduce prep time with reusable task templates** and weekly lesson plan templates that eliminate the need to reformat the same Microsoft Word doc every time. - **Collect real-time feedback**from other teachers, mentors, or stakeholders. No need to email around different versions of your lesson plan template in Google Sheets. - **Visually track learning goals** by lesson, class, or grade level. - **Customize plans for various learners** using specific fields and filters. ## How to use this lesson plan template Start by opening the template from Asana’s [template library](https://asana.com/templates), then follow these step-by-step instructions to customize your lesson plans. ### 1. Choose a format Pick the lesson plan format that suits your style. Asana offers options from simple lesson plan templates to detailed breakdowns with materials, activities, and assessments. A teacher might start with a daily lesson plan template, while a trainer building a quarterly curriculum could use a more structured weekly format. ### 2. Identify learning objectives Define what students or participants should take away. Add objectives as custom fields in each task. For example, a kindergarten lesson plan might target “recognize basic shapes,” while a high school lesson includes “analyze tone in a literary passage.” Make sure your [goals are SMART](https://asana.com/resources/context-switching) and reflect local or national curriculum standards. ### 3. Plan the lesson structure Use Asana sections to [organize each phase](https://asana.com/resources/get-organized) of your lesson planbook: - **Introduction:** Begin with a question, image, or brief game to engage students and activate prior knowledge. - **Instruction:** Add tasks for presentations, videos, or group discussion prompts. - **Activities:** List individual work or small group projects (e.g., back-to-school essays or math games). - **Assessment:** Link to printable quizzes, rubrics, or end-of-lesson reflections stored in Google Drive. - **Closure:** End with a summary task and notes for next time. Each task can include attachments, [time estimates](https://asana.com/resources/project-estimation), and assignees to keep you on track. ### 4. Consider differentiation Use tags like “pre-K,” “ELL,” or “special education” to customize your plan for a range of students. Add [subtasks](https://asana.com/resources/asana-tips-subtasks) for scaffolded support or enrichment extensions. For example, during a middle school reading activity, you might assign different worksheets based on reading level. ### 5. Gather materials Plan ahead by centralizing all the materials you’ll need in one place. Add a “Materials Needed” custom field so that nothing gets overlooked, such as art tools or digital resources like videos and handouts. You can attach files directly to lesson tasks, from Google Drive links to PowerPoint presentations. This simplifies finding what you need without having to dig through folders or chase down links. You'll arrive at each lesson fully prepared, rather than scrambling at the last minute. ### 6. Reflect and refine Use Asana to document what worked and what needs to be changed. (Our [lessons learned template](https://asana.com/templates/lessons-learned) is especially well-suited for this task.) After each lesson, add a comment or subtask labeled “Reflection” with notes on pacing, engagement, or outcomes. Next time, you’ll know exactly what to adjust. This step turns your lesson plan into a reusable, constantly improving system. - [Read: Try this story planning template for outlines, characters, and plots](https://asana.com/templates/story-planning) ## Asana planning features for teachers Asana features help you track, adapt, and repeat your lesson plans with less stress. Each one improves your ability to manage content, timing, and collaboration. Explore more [Asana features](https://asana.com/features). [Custom Fields](https://asana.com/features/project-management/custom-fields)**:**Add structured inputs for grade level, materials, or assessment type to quickly sort and filter your lesson plans. [Timeline View](https://asana.com/features/project-management/project-views)**:**See how your lessons and units unfold over time. It’s perfect for managing a weekly or monthly lesson plan template. [Asana AI](https://asana.com/product/ai)**:**Use Asana AI to instantly generate lesson plans based on past templates, auto-fill recurring sections, and get smart suggestions to optimize pacing and structure. [Attachments](https://help.asana.com/s/article/task-comments-and-attachments)**:**Add worksheets, PowerPoint slides, or Google Docs to each lesson task so that all materials are in one place. [Tasks](https://asana.com/features/project-management/tasks)**:**Use tasks to document reflections, collect input, or note admin feedback. It’s all connected to the lesson and easy to act on. ## Recommended teacher planner integrations Asana integrates with your favorite teaching tools and platforms to centralize work and reduce prep time. Explore the full [app integration library](https://asana.com/apps). [Google Drive](https://asana.com/apps/googledrive)**:**Store and share your lesson materials—such as editable lesson plan templates, worksheets, and printables—directly within tasks. [Google Calendar](https://asana.com/apps/google-calendar)**:**Keep your schedule in sync. Automatically add lessons or prep blocks to your calendar with Asana rules. [Slack](https://asana.com/apps/slack)**:**Get updates or reminders about lesson deadlines right where you’re already collaborating with your team. [Zoom](https://asana.com/apps/zoom)**:**Add meeting links to remote lessons or training sessions, and store recordings for later review. [Microsoft Teams](https://asana.com/apps/microsoft-teams)**:**Turn discussion points from Teams into action items in Asana with linked tasks and follow-up reminders. ## FAQs about lesson plan templates #### What is a lesson plan template? A lesson plan template is a structured, reusable guide that helps you organize what you’re teaching, how you’ll teach it, and how you’ll know if it worked. It typically includes objectives, materials, activities, assessments, and time breakdowns. Asana’s version transforms that static outline into a flexible, collaborative workspace where every detail stays connected and easy to manage. #### What makes Asana's template better than a Google Docs template? A Google Docs template helps write out your plans, but it doesn’t manage the work around them. Asana’s lesson plan template allows you to assign prep tasks, attach materials, track deadlines, and collaborate with others. Everything is organized, actionable, and visible in one place. There are no extra tabs or versions to manage. #### Can I customize this template for different subjects or grade levels? Yes. You can tailor the template to fit any subject, teaching style, or age group. Add custom fields for standards, group types, or classroom needs. Whether you're planning a science lab, literature seminar, or a preschool lesson plan, the structure flexes to support your workflow. #### Is the lesson plan template available in different formats (daily, weekly, monthly)? It is. Use the same structure to build daily sessions, organize a week’s worth of learning activities, or map out longer-term units. You can switch views between list, calendar, and timeline formats to ensure the template fits your planning style. #### Is there a mobile-friendly version for quick updates on the go? Yes. The Asana mobile app makes it easy to update plans, check off tasks, or upload new files from your phone. 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