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Meeting Every Student Where They Are

Imagine having a teaching assistant who can instantly adapt lessons to match each student's reading level and learning style. That's the power of AI in today's classroom! This collection of resources harnesses artificial intelligence to automatically differentiate content, activities, and assessments, making it easier than ever to meet the diverse needs of all your learners. Whether you're working with students who need extra support or students who are ready for enrichment, these AI tools can generate personalized reading passages, adjust question complexity, create customized practice activities, and provide real-time feedback tailored to each individual. Best of all, they save you precious planning time while ensuring every student gets the just-right challenge they need to grow! Ready to explore how AI can help you reach every learner in your classroom? Let's dive in!

Grades K-12

On-Demand OK2Ask - AI Templates That Work: Quick & Easy Prompting Solutions

In this on-demand workshop, you'll discover free AI platforms that can help you turn prompt templates into differentiated materials, assessment ideas, and creative learning activities—all while maintaining pedagogical best practices.

Grades K-12

On-Demand OK2Ask - Interactive Lessons with Canva’s AI Magic Tools

Take your Canva skills to the next level by harnessing AI to create more engaging and interactive instructional materials. Learn to use AI-assisted features to create differentiated learning resources while maintaining instructional integrity.

Grades K-12

AudioPen

AudioPen converts voice recordings into clear, organized text instantly. Verbally explain concepts at different complexity levels for various learners, and the tool will transcribe them into differentiated written materials, saving valuable time.

Grades 2-12

Diffit

Use AI to transform content into differentiated reading passages at multiple levels. Input a topic or article to generate customized texts with vocabulary support, comprehension questions, and summaries tailored to each student's reading ability.

Grades K-8

Reading Coach

Reading Coach uses AI to provide personalized reading practice with real-time feedback on fluency and pronunciation. Students read at their own level and pace, receiving immediate support that adapts to their needs—building confidence independently.

Grades K-12

Teacher's Buddy

Teacher's Buddy uses AI to quickly generate differentiated worksheets, lesson plans, and activities customized by reading level, learning style, or student need—helping teachers efficiently create personalized content for diverse learners.

Grades K-12

Padlet TA

Discover Padlet’s AI teaching assistant that can generate differentiated prompts, provide personalized feedback on student posts, and suggest tailored discussion questions. Customize collaborative learning experiences for diverse students.

Grades K-12

Speechify

Speechify converts any text into natural-sounding audio, allowing students to listen while reading. This supports diverse learners—struggling readers, auditory learners, and multilingual students—by providing accessible content at adjustable speeds.

Grades K-12

Lesson Plan Generator

This AI lesson plan generator creates customized lessons by grade, subject, and Bloom's taxonomy level. Teachers can differentiate instruction by creating multiple versions of lessons that target different cognitive levels.

Grades K-12

Snorkl

Snorkl uses AI to generate personalized feedback on students' verbal explanations of assignments. After viewing a question, students create a recording (with the option to draw on a virtual whiteboard to enhance their responses), then receive feedback.

This Week at TeachersFirst

We're excited to invite you to join our 2026 winter OK2Ask virtual workshops! Registration is now open. We're also sharing a post from our Infusing Technology Blog and a special collection of AI tools designed to help teachers with lesson planning. Read the details below.