Lesson Planner
Build lesson plans through 15 guided steps. Core Knowledge and Key Vocabulary feed your Knowledge Organiser. Save to a library, link lessons, and export PDF, DOC, or ODS for Google automation.
Key Features
Everything you need to plan effective D&T lessons.
Focus Mode
Step through 15 guided prompts one at a time. From learning intent to plenary, each question helps you build a complete, well-structured lesson.
Lesson Brain
Review your plan at a glance. Core Learning, What Students Need, Lesson Structure, and Where This Leads — with jump-to-section links.
Starter & Plenary Banks
Filter starters by purpose (retrieval, engagement, diagnostic), source (last lesson, prior topic), and format. Plenary options: demonstrate, reflect, accountability.
Key Stage & AQA Curriculum
KS3, GCSE, or A-Level. GCSE: link to Core (3.1), Specialist (3.2), and Design (3.3) topics for coverage tracking.
Core Knowledge & Key Vocabulary
Define essential knowledge for the Knowledge Organiser. Vocabulary: Definition, Examples, Characteristics, What it is not — ready for adaptive teaching and the KO script.
PDF, DOC & ODS Export
Export for observations or sharing. ODS export supports the Knowledge Organiser & Keywords Google Apps Script — create scaffolded resources in a click.
Lesson Library & Linking
Save plans to a local library. Link lessons (builds on, revisits, applies, assesses) and jump between them from the reflection view.
Example
Start with the welcome screen — Start New Lesson or Continue Recent. Focus Mode guides you through 15 steps. The Lesson Brain panel shows your reflection overview with Core Learning, Lesson Structure, and more.
15 Guided Steps
Each prompt helps you build a complete, well-structured lesson plan.
Lesson Overview
Topic / lesson — brief description
Success Criteria
What success looks like by the end
Core Knowledge
Essential knowledge — foundation for Knowledge Organiser
Prior Knowledge
Prerequisites and potential misconceptions
Key Vocabulary
Definition, Examples, Characteristics, What it is not
Real World Context
Industry applications and relevance
Lesson Sequence
Before / After, lesson type (Foundation, Retrieval, Development, Consolidation)
Starter Activity
Purpose, source, format — then choose from filtered bank
Key Stage & Curriculum
KS3, GCSE, or A-Level — AQA D&T links
Main Activities
Guided, independent, group, practical — plus Health & Safety
Support & Stretch
SEND/EAL adaptations and challenge
Assessment
Progress visibility, check points, formal assessment toggle
Plenary
Demonstrate, Reflect, Accountability — plus physical takeaway
Lesson Details
Class, date, and period
Complete
Export PDF or ODS, save to Library, link to other lessons
Perfect For
Whether you're an NQT or a seasoned head of department.
Observation Prep
Create detailed, professional lesson plans that demonstrate your pedagogical thinking for formal observations.
Weekly Planning
Speed through your weekly planning with a structured process that ensures consistency across all lessons.
Department Resources
Build a library of shareable lesson plans with your team. Export and distribute easily.
NQT Development
The guided prompts help early-career teachers develop strong planning habits from day one.
Start Planning Better Lessons
One Digital Classroom app for lesson management and retrieval. £6.99 per month per user — all tools, one subscription.