Best free AI tools for teachers 2026: Free teachers’ toolbox 


The best gift for a teacher isn't a mug or a candle, it’s more time.
Best free AI tools for teachers 2026 Free teachers' toolbox

The best gift for a teacher isn't a mug or a candle, it’s more time.

Introducing: The AI Teachers’ Toolbox

This isn’t just a list of links. It is a 13-page practitioner’s guide created by teachers, for teachers. Whether you are planning your next Erasmus+ mobility or just trying to get through a stack of grading before the holidays, these tools are designed to do the heavy lifting for you.

Go Beyond the Basics at our Erasmus+ Teacher Training Courses

While this guide gives you a perfect head start, there is so much more to discover. Each of these 10 tools has “hidden features” and expert hacks that can save you even more hours each week. We dive deep into these advanced strategies and “teaching shortcuts” in our hands-on training sessions. If you want to master these tools alongside a community of international educators, we invite you to join our professional teacher training courses here.

 

The mystery of tool number 10…

While the first nine tools in our guide will revolutionize your workflow, Tool #10 is the one we are most excited about. It’s a powerful AI assistant that creates entire, curriculum-aligned worksheets and quizzes in seconds. Most teachers haven’t discovered it yet, but once you see it in action, you’ll never go back to manual planning.

What you’ll find inside your free gift:

10 essential AI tools

hand-picked for their ease of use and powerful free versions.

 

Practical “how-to” guides

including specific prompts you can copy and paste today.

 

Real teacher reviews

see how educators in the field are using these tools to save hours every week.

 

Pros, cons, and pricing

No surprises, know exactly what each tool offers before you sign up.

How to get your copy

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