That Sunday Night Feeling
We’ve all been there—Sunday evening, staring at Monday’s lesson plan. You know the content inside and out, but the spark is missing. How do you make the water cycle exciting for the third time this semester? How do you explain photosynthesis without losing half the class?
I’ve been there too. That’s exactly why I started using something new: Classroom Activity Designer, a tool that helps teachers plan lessons in a way that actually makes sense for real classrooms.
What Makes It Different
Most tools churn out the same worksheets and templates. But Classroom Activity Designer works differently—it feels more like a mentor than a machine.
Here’s how it fits into lesson planning:
- Start simple. Share your topic—fractions, the Civil War, or even Shakespeare. Add your goals for what students should take away.
- Tailored to your class. Instead of generic advice, it asks the right questions: How much time do you have? Do your students prefer hands-on learning? Are some struggling with reading?
- Practical results. The ideas you get aren’t vague suggestions like “try group work.” They’re step-by-step strategies designed for your topic and your students.
Page-1: Entry page to show how the inputs were used in this app
Page -2 : Answering these questions will provide a clarity to the App to customize the relevant activity
When It Surprised Me
One feature I didn’t expect to love was the background stories it weaves into lessons.
For example, when I planned a unit on electricity, it offered not just facts about Ben Franklin’s kite experiment but also the skeptics who doubted him, the dangers early scientists faced, and why his method was revolutionary.
My students were hooked. Suddenly electricity wasn’t just something that powers phones—it became a human discovery story. We even turned it into a class debate from different historical perspectives.
Story page that illustrates a brief story about the concept
Why Teachers Might Care
This isn’t about replacing teacher instincts—it’s about giving us back time and inspiration.
- It saves prep time so we can focus on creativity.
- It brings in fresh perspectives we might not think of.
- Most importantly, it helps us tell lessons as stories that stick.
After 15 years in the classroom, I can honestly say this is the first planning tool that feels like it was made with teachers in mind.
A Quick Reality Check
- You’ll need a Google Gemini API key (the app shows you how).
- Setup takes a few minutes.
- Once you’re in, you can create a full lesson framework in about 15 minutes—something that would normally take me an hour.
Is it perfect? No. But it’s like having a helpful colleague who’s always ready to brainstorm and never judges your late-night planning questions.
Worth Trying?
If you care about making learning engaging and memorable, Classroom Activity Designer is worth exploring.
It’s not about working less. It’s about working smarter so you can focus on what matters most: connecting with students and helping them discover something new about the world.
👉 I’d love to hear: What lesson would you use Classroom Activity Designer for first?
To see its actual working, refer to my video:
