Weekly Lesson Plan Template
Day-by-subject blank planning grid.
The Weekly Lesson Plan Template is a blank day-by-subject planning grid designed for teachers across all grade levels and subject areas. The landscape-oriented table maps five school days across the top and subject slots down the left column, giving teachers a single-page view of the full instructional week. Each cell is intentionally open—no pre-filled objectives or timings—so the template adapts to primary block scheduling, secondary period timetables, specialist rotation, or multi-year classrooms. Veteran teachers use it for rapid weekly overviews; student teachers rely on it as a structured scaffold. Printed weekly and kept in a planner binder, it becomes a running record of curriculum delivery that is easy to review, annotate, and share with a principal or substitute.
Learning objectives
- Organise a full week of instruction across multiple subjects in one clear view
- Ensure balanced curriculum coverage and avoid unintentional gaps
- Serve as a quick reference for substitute teachers or team co-planners
- Support reflective practice by providing a record of what was taught each week
- Reduce planning time through a consistent, reusable format
- Facilitate communication with administration or curriculum coordinators
How to use this template
- Download and print the template at the start of each planning week—landscape A4 or letter size works best.
- Write the week date range at the top, then list your subjects or periods in the left column.
- Fill each cell with the key learning focus, activity, or resource for that subject on that day.
- Add notes for special events, assessments, or modified timetable days in a footer or margin.
- File completed plans in a binder as a curriculum record, or scan and save digitally for the portfolio.
Classroom & home ideas
- Share a printed copy with your teaching assistant at Monday morning briefing so support staff know the week ahead without asking.
- Use a fresh copy each Friday to plan next week while this week is still fresh—reduces Monday morning stress significantly.
- Colour-code subjects using highlighters on the printed grid to spot at a glance whether practical or assessment-heavy days cluster.
- Keep a laminated copy on the board as a visible class timetable that students and visitors can refer to.
- Pair with a student-facing weekly schedule template so both teacher and class have a shared overview of the week.
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Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a full unit or long-range plan?
A weekly lesson plan template focuses on one school week only—it is the tactical, day-to-day layer. Long-range plans map a term or year; weekly plans translate those intentions into specific daily activities.
Can I use this template for a multi-subject primary classroom?
Yes—list all your subjects in the left column (literacy, numeracy, science, arts, PE, etc.) and the grid handles up to eight or more subjects without modification.
Does this template work for secondary teachers with period timetables?
Absolutely. Replace subject names in the left column with period numbers or class names, and use the day columns to note the specific lesson focus for each class that period.
Is this template enough for formal lesson observation requirements?
For most informal planning purposes, yes. For formal appraisal observations, administrators typically require a detailed individual lesson plan as well—this weekly grid provides the broader context for that lesson.
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