Hidden Gem AI-Powered Teacher Aids You Need to Know About
If you’ve been hearing a lot about AI tools but aren’t sure how they can actually help you in the classroom, you’re not alone. AI can feel overwhelming, but the right tools can save you hours of work while making lessons more engaging and personalized for students. I’ve rounded up some of the best AI-powered teacher aids that you may not have heard of yet—but once you try them, you’ll wonder how you ever taught without them!
These free (or freemium) tools can help with lesson planning, content creation, grading, and even student support. Best of all, they do the heavy lifting for you—so you can focus on what you do best: teaching!
Lesson Planning & Resource Creation
1. Curipod (curipod.com)
Automatically generate interactive lessons, quizzes, and polls.
If you ever need to create a lesson on the fly, Curipod is a lifesaver! Just type in a topic, and the AI will generate an engaging, student-friendly lesson that includes slides, questions, and interactive activities. It’s like having a virtual co-teacher who does the prep work for you!
2. MagicSchool AI (magicschool.ai)
Writes lesson plans, IEP goals, rubrics, and assessments in seconds.
This tool is like having your own AI-powered assistant. Need a differentiated lesson plan? A rubric for an upcoming project? MagicSchool can generate all of it with just a few clicks. It even helps with writing parent communication emails and behavior intervention plans.
3. Diffit (diffit.me)
Automatically adapts any text to different reading levels.
Have a great article or passage but need it at multiple reading levels? Just copy and paste it into Diffit, and it will rewrite it for various grade levels, complete with comprehension questions. It’s a must-have for differentiation!
4. Teachermatic (teachermatic.com)
AI-powered tool for generating worksheets, quizzes, and discussion prompts.
Need an exit ticket or a quick review worksheet? Teachermatic has you covered! Just enter your topic, and it will generate customized worksheets and questions for your students in seconds.
5. QuestionWell (questionwell.org)
Generates question banks for any topic and exports to Kahoot, Quizizz, and Google Forms.
If you love gamifying your lessons, this is for you! QuestionWell creates instant question banks that you can export to your favorite quiz platforms, saving you tons of time on quiz and review prep.
AI for Writing & Communication
6. QuillBot (quillbot.com)
Paraphrasing and grammar checker that helps refine content.
Whether you’re writing emails, lesson plans, or report card comments, QuillBot makes your writing more professional and polished. It’s also a great tool for teaching students how to rephrase sentences in their own words!
7. Canva Magic Write (canva.com)
AI writing assistant in Canva that generates lesson plan templates, presentations, and worksheets.
If you use Canva for classroom visuals, Magic Write will help create engaging worksheets, posters, and presentations for your lessons in seconds.
8. SlidesAI.io (slidesai.io)
Turns text into a full Google Slides presentation.
Have a bunch of notes but no time to make slides? Paste them into SlidesAI, and it will instantly create a formatted Google Slides presentation for you!
9. Claude AI (claude.ai)
AI chatbot for summarizing, generating lesson plans, and refining instructional content.
Claude AI is similar to ChatGPT but allows longer inputs, making it great for summarizing research, creating lessons, and refining instructional materials.
AI for Student Support & Engagement
10. ReadTheory AI (readtheory.org)
Adaptive reading comprehension tool that tailors questions to student ability.
Great for differentiating instruction, ReadTheory adjusts reading passages to students’ levels and gives instant feedback.
11. Ello AI (helloello.ai)
AI-powered speech and pronunciation tutor for students learning English.
Perfect for ESL learners, Ello AI provides pronunciation feedback and helps students build confidence in speaking.
12. Socratic by Google (socratic.org) (Mobile App)
AI that helps students research and solve problems by taking a picture of their question.
This app is like an instant tutor—students take a picture of a homework problem, and Socratic gives an explanation and related resources.
AI for Grading & Classroom Management
13. Gradescope AI (gradescope.com)
AI-assisted grading tool for quick scoring and customizable rubrics.
Save time grading! Upload student work, and Gradescope will help you grade faster by suggesting consistent scoring.
14. Scribe AI (scribehow.com)
Automatically generates step-by-step tutorials for classroom tech tasks.
If students (or colleagues) always ask “How do I do this?,” Scribe can create a step-by-step visual tutorial in minutes!
15. Class Companion AI (classcompanion.com)
AI that gives instant feedback on student writing and provides suggestions for improvement.
A great writing feedback tool that helps students revise and improve their writing in real-time.
AI Is Your Classroom Assistant!
AI isn’t here to replace teachers—it’s here to support us. These tools help with planning, differentiation, grading, and student engagement, giving you more time to focus on meaningful interactions with your students. The key is finding the right AI tools that match your teaching style.
Have you used any of these AI-powered teacher aids? Do you have a favorite AI tool that’s been a game-changer for you? Let’s chat in the comments—I’d love to hear what’s working in your classroom!
I hope this post helps you discover some new AI tools to make your life easier! If you’d like more teacher-friendly tech tips, be sure to follow along for more ideas!
