# Lesson plan template Google Docs: copy, paste and format

> To get a lesson plan template into Google Docs, copy the free plain-text template on this page, open a new document, paste with Ctrl+Shift+V (Cmd+Shift+V on a Mac) and turn each capitalized line into a heading. Plans from Lesson Plan Generator are plain text too and paste the same way; there is no Google Docs export or add-on. Lesson Plan Generator is independent and not affiliated with Google.

There is nothing to install. Copy a template from this page, or a plan from the generator, paste it into Google Docs and turn it into a tidy document you can share.

## At a glance

- **Works with:** Google Docs, Word and any editor that accepts plain text
- **Export:** None needed: copy and paste plain text
- **Template:** Free to copy, no account needed
- **Price:** 10 credits per generated plan ($0.09 to $0.10; packs from $4.99)
- **Account:** Free to register; generating plans uses purchased credits

- No add-on needed
- Free templates
- Paste-ready plain text

[Generate a plan to paste](https://lessonplangenerator.app/create)

## Why plain text works well in Google Docs

- **Pastes cleanly**: No stray fonts, colors or table borders: pasted without formatting, the text takes your document's styles.
- **Headings in two clicks**: Capitalized section lines become headings from the styles menu and show up in the document outline.
- **Easy to share**: Share the doc with a co-teacher, coach or substitute, and use comments for feedback.
- **Reusable**: Keep a master copy and use File, then Make a copy, for each new lesson.

## How to make a lesson plan template in Google Docs

1. **Copy the template**: Press Copy on a template on this page, or Copy plan on a generated plan.
2. **Paste without formatting**: In a new Google Doc press Ctrl+Shift+V, or Cmd+Shift+V on a Mac.
3. **Style the headings**: Select each capitalized line and choose Heading 2 from the styles menu.
4. **Add a table if you want one**: Use Insert, then Table, for a day-by-day grid, and move the daily lines into its cells.
5. **Save a master copy**: Name the document, then use File, then Make a copy, each time you plan.

## Is there a lesson plan template in Google Docs?

Google Docs has a template gallery, but what it offers depends on your account and changes over time. A template you control is more dependable: paste the plain-text template from this page into a blank document once, style it, and reuse it.

Lesson Plan Generator is an independent tool, not a Google product. It has no Docs add-on and no export; everything works through copy and paste, which also means it works the same in Word, Pages or a school learning platform.


## Plain-text lesson plan template for Google Docs

Paste these sections into a new document; each capitalized name becomes a heading.

- LESSON OVERVIEW: title, subject, grade, date, duration and standards
- LEARNING OBJECTIVES: students will be able to …
- SUCCESS CRITERIA: I can …
- MATERIALS
- LESSON SEQUENCE: warm-up, I do, we do, you do and closure, each with its minutes
- ASSESSMENT: checks for understanding and the exit ticket
- DIFFERENTIATION: support, extension and multilingual learners
- REFLECTION: what worked and what to change

## Google Docs tips for lesson plans

Features that make a shared plan easier to work with:

- Show the document outline (View, then Show outline) to jump between sections
- Use a table only for the timed sequence, and keep the rest as headings and text
- Suggesting mode lets a co-teacher propose changes without overwriting yours
- Keep one folder per unit and name files by date and topic

## Templates to paste into Google Docs

Press Copy, then paste without formatting into a new document. Try it opens a template in the generator so you can fill in the blanks.

### Google Docs-ready templates

- **Timed lesson plan template:** TIMED LESSON PLAN
Lesson: ____________  Grade: ____  Minutes: ____
Objective: ____________
Opening (__ min). Teacher does: ____________ Students do: ____________
Teaching (__ min). Teacher does: ____________ Students do: ____________
Practice (__ min). Teacher does: ____________ Students do: ____________
Closing (__ min). Teacher does: ____________ Students do: ____________
Check for understanding: ____________
Materials: ____________
- **Co-teaching lesson plan template:** CO-TEACHING LESSON PLAN
Lesson: ____________  Date: ____________
Co-teaching model (for example station or parallel teaching): ____________
Objective: ____________
Teacher A role: ____________
Teacher B role: ____________
Groups and stations: ____________
Accommodations: ____________
Check for understanding: ____________
Who prepares which materials: ____________


## Simple pricing, per plan

- Teacher: $7.99 / month, 900 credits
- Pro: $19.99 / month, 2,300 credits
- Small: $4.99, 500 credits
- Medium: $14.99, 1,600 credits
- Large: $39.99, 4,500 credits

## Google Docs lesson plan template FAQ

### Can I export a plan straight to Google Docs?

No. Lesson Plan Generator has no Google Docs export or add-on. Plans are plain text: press Copy plan on the result and paste it into your document.

### Why paste without formatting?

It drops the web page's fonts and colors, so the text takes your document's own styles. In Google Docs use Ctrl+Shift+V, or Cmd+Shift+V on a Mac.

### Does it work in Microsoft Word too?

Yes. The same plain text pastes into Word; choose Keep Text Only when you paste, then apply heading styles to the capitalized lines.

### Are these Google Docs templates free?

Yes. The templates on this page are free to copy and adapt without an account. Generated plans use purchased credits: 10 credits per plan.

### Is Lesson Plan Generator made by Google?

No. It is an independent web app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google. Google Docs is a trademark of Google LLC.

## Paste a finished plan into Google Docs

Generate a complete plan from your brief, copy it and paste it into your document. Registration is free; plans use purchased credits.

_Last updated 2026-10-29_