Download a homework planner
Both are one page and print in black and white. Use one, or give students both: the grid to plan the week and the list to record each task.
Revising for exams? Pair it with the study schedule template. More details on the list planner are on its template page.
How to use a homework planner
A planner is a habit more than a sheet of paper. These four routines make it stick.
1. Write it down when it is set
The planner only works if the task goes in before the end of the lesson. Ask students to write the due date, not just the day it was set.
2. Plan the week on Sunday or Monday
Use the week-at-a-glance grid to spread longer tasks over several evenings, so nothing is left to the night before.
3. Estimate, then record the minutes
The minutes column helps students learn how long work really takes, and shows parents and teachers when the load is too heavy.
4. Tick it off and check in
A quick look at the planner each evening, and a parent or guardian signature once a week, keeps everyone on the same page.
For teachers: set homework in a minute
Self-marking homework links
Make a quiz or test, then click Set as homework to get a link. Students open it, type their name and answer, and multiple-choice questions mark themselves. You see scores and the questions the class found hardest.
Make a homework quiz →My week
Add your timetable once and My week shows the next lesson for every class, ready to make in one click, so planning the week (and the homework that goes with it) takes minutes.
Open My week →Homework sheets and booklets
Generate the homework itself: a worksheet with an answer key, or a study guide and homework packet for a whole topic, pitched at your grade.
Make a homework sheet →Homework planner FAQ
Is the homework planner free?
Yes. Both planners are free to download as Word or PDF with no sign-up. Print as many copies as you need for your class or family.
Can I edit it?
Yes. The Word versions are built from real tables, so you can add subjects, change the number of rows, rename columns or add your school logo before printing.
Which planner suits younger students?
The week-at-a-glance grid is easier for younger students and those who are new to independent homework, because they can see the whole week at once. Older students with more subjects often prefer the weekly list, which has room for longer task descriptions.
Does it help with ADHD or organization difficulties?
Many students who find organization hard benefit from a single, consistent place for every assignment and a visual view of the week. Keep it simple: fewer columns, a check box and a regular check-in with an adult. Follow any supports in the student's IEP or 504 plan.
Can teachers set homework that marks itself?
Yes. In LessonHQ you can turn a test or quiz into a homework link. Students open the link, type their name and answer, and the multiple-choice questions are marked automatically, so you see the results without collecting books.
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