AI Lesson Plan Generator

AI Lesson Plan Generator for New Zealand Educators

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Plan meaningful, curriculum-aligned lessons in under 60 seconds with our free AI-powered tool designed specifically for the New Zealand curriculum. Whether you're in a rush, on relief duty or planning ahead, the MTA AI Lesson Plan Generator helps you deliver engaging, standards-based activities fast.

You'll find Gen in the bottom right hand corner of this page, or on any product page on the MTA site.

Start with a resource

Looking to get started on a specific lesson? Just head to any product page on our website and click "Generate Ideas". Gen will automatically pick up the product details and create a custom lesson plan or activity idea aligned to the curriculum. Get started with one of our curriculum favourites below!

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What is the AI Lesson Plan Generator?

Gen uses AI to generate lesson ideas tailored to your selected subject, year level and curriculum strand. Whether you're teaching Year 1 through Year 13 or looking for ideas that align with Te Whāriki, this generator gives you quick, practical ideas you can run with immediately.

It works by blending real classroom expertise with curriculum-aligned outcomes to produce lesson starters. On product pages, Gen automatically references the resource you’re viewing to tailor outcomes, activities and differentiation ideas.

Watch the video and see how easy it is to work with Gen to generate endless activity and lesson ideas! It’s super quick... and oh-so-handy for your planning!

Who is This Tool For?

Classroom teachers seeking fast planning solutions
Relief, substitute or casual teachers
ECE educators using Te Whāriki
Home schoolers and tutors
Beginning and practicum teachers

Completely free

Presented by: Allan Dougan

Designed for kiwi teachers

Great for relief teachers and last-minute planning

Curriculum-aligned to Te Whāriki and Te Mātaiaho

Instant results, no login needed

Fast daily planning

Documentation of curriculum alignment

Weekly programming outlines

Relief teaching with no-prep ideas

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Explore the Lesson Plan Hub

For teachers who want to dive deeper, explore our Lesson Plan Hub for full, downloadable lesson plans aligned to the New Zealand Curriculum. From hands-on activities to cross-curricular links, these examples show how easy it is to turn great resources into great lessons.

Want to customise your own lesson based on a specific product or learning outcome? Just visit any product page and click "Generate Ideas" to instantly create a lesson plan tailored to that resource.

Frequently Asked Questions

Want to know more about how to use Gen, what to expect and how she can support your day-to-day planning?

Is this lesson generator aligned to the New Zealand Curriculum?

Yes. Every idea is mapped to New Zealand curriculum for ECE, primary, intermediate and highschool.

Can I use these ideas for reporting or documentation?

Yes. Every idea includes suggested outcomes and learning areas to support your planning and programming notes.

Can relief teachers use this tool?

Absolutely. It's perfect for casual or substitute teachers who need high-quality, no-prep lesson ideas on the go.

How fast can I generate a lesson plan?

Under 60 seconds. Just choose your subject, year level and curriculum, then click generate.

Is it free to use?

Yes, completely free. There’s no login required and you can generate as many lessons as you like.

Do I need to sign up or log in?

No. The tool is designed for speed and ease of use - just jump in and start planning.

Can I use this for ECE planning?

Yes. Select "ECE" when generating ideas to receive outcomes-based activities suitable for early childhood settings.

What types of lessons can it generate?

All core subjects and more!

Still planning? We've got you covered.

Looking to get started for a specific lesson? Check out our top resources and generate your own lesson plan or activity idea now - just visit the product page and click "Generate Ideas."

Need more inspiration?

Browse our blog for classroom-ready extras.

We hope this tool and information has given you the support and inspiration to create lesson plans with confidence, no matter what year level or subject area you're teaching. Whether you're a classroom teacher preparing for tomorrow, a relief or substitute teacher stepping in to support students, a curriculum leader mapping out programmes or anything in between — MTA is here to help.

We provide the tools, resources and ideas you need to make the difference in your classroom. From quick lesson inspiration to full curriculum alignment, we’re proud to support educators across NZ with practical solutions that meet the moment.