Save Time, Spark Creativity, and Find Your Flow

Let’s be real: home education is a wild ride. Between lesson planning, endless admin, and the not-so-small task of keeping your kids alive and fed, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in to-dos. In recent months I have found myself leaning in HARD to the world of AI and have found that between the therapy sessions, child psychology know how, neuro-affirming advice, lesson planning and creative bedtime stories I am saving HOURS every week utilising AI. So what would you do with an extra 3-4 hours a week not spent 'thinking'. What if you could have a digital sidekick—one that never gets tired, never judges, and actually helps you think outside the (worksheet) box?

Whether you’re using ChatGPT, Gemini, or any other generative AI, the magic is in the prompts you use. I’ve pulled together 100 of the most powerful, time-saving, and creativity-boosting AI prompts for home educators. Bookmark this. Print it out. Stick it on your fridge. Your future self will thank you. 🧘💧👩‍👧‍👦

This blog will cover:

• Lesson Planning & Curriculum
• Creative Learning Activities
• Assessment & Feedback
• Organisation & Time Management
• Mindset & Motivation
• SEND & Neurodivergence Support
• Parent Self-Care & Growth
• Community & Connection
• General Life Admin

Lesson Planning & Curriculum

1. “Create a week-long lesson plan on [topic] for a 10-year-old.”
2. “Suggest hands-on science experiments about [subject].”
3. “Summarise the key points of [historical event] for a child.”
4. “List 5 creative ways to teach multiplication tables.”
5. “Generate a reading list for kids aged [age] interested in [topic].”
6. “What are the milestones for literacy at age [age]?”
7. “Give me a project-based learning idea for [subject].”
8. “Explain [complex concept] in simple terms for a 7-year-old.”
9. “Suggest field trip ideas local to me in [area] related to [topic].”
10. “Create a multiple choice quiz with 10 questions about [topic] for a 7 year old.”
11. “Plan a month of nature-based learning for mixed ages.”
12. “How can I explore [topic] through art and music?”
13. “Write a short story about [theme] for children.”
14. “Design a scavenger hunt for learning about [subject].”
15. “Help me link [topic] to everyday life skills.”

Any and all of these short prompts can be added to with more detail to get even better, more specific answers - tell them about your kids, what they love, their additional needs and what they have loved doing recently to help it come up with more accurate ideas. 

Creative Learning Activities

16. “Give me 10 rainy day STEAM activities.”
17. “Suggest really [funny/weird/gross/mythical...] creative writing prompts for reluctant writers.”
18. “Invent a board game to teach [math concept].”
19. “List hands on outdoor activities for learning about ecosystems.”
20. “How can I use LEGO to teach fractions?”
21. “Describe a role-play scenario for learning about history.”
22. “Create a recipe-based maths activity.”
23. “Suggest ways to use storytelling to teach empathy.”
24. “Give me art project ideas inspired by [artist].”
25. “How can we use music to learn about world cultures?”
26. “Suggest DIY science experiments with household items.”
27. “Write a script for a puppet show about [topic].”
28. “Invent a movement game to reinforce vocabulary.”
29. “How can I turn a nature walk into a learning adventure?”
30. “List sensory activities for exploring [concept].”

Assessment & Feedback

31. “Create a self-assessment checklist for [subject].”
32. “Suggest ways to give positive feedback to my child that aligns with my parenting style [describe].”
33. “How can I track progress in [skill] without tests?”
34. “Design a peer review activity for siblings.”
35. “What questions can I ask to encourage reflection?”
36. “Create a simple rubric for evaluating [project].”
37. “Suggest alternatives to traditional grading.”
38. “How do I identify learning gaps in [subject]?”
39. “Write a growth-focused progress report template.”
40. “How can I involve my child in goal-setting?”

Organisation & Time Management

41. “Help me create a daily routine for home education.”
42. “Suggest time-blocking strategies for parents with ADHD.”
43. “What’s a realistic weekly schedule for a neurodivergent family?” (Give details!)
44. “List tips for balancing multiple ages trying to learn at the same time, at home.”
45. “Generate a checklist for prepping our week.”
46. “How can I help my neurodivergent [ADHD/ASD...] child stop [Blurting out answers, running away...]?”
47. “Create a visual timetable for my child.”
48. “Suggest ways to minimise transitions and lost time.”
49. “How can I delegate chores to kids and make it fun?”
50. “Give me a 10-minute tidy-up routine.”

Mindset & Motivation

51. “Suggest affirmations for overwhelmed home educators.”
52. “How can I reframe a ‘bad’ homeschool day?”
53. “Write a pep talk for when I’m doubting myself.”
54. “List ways to celebrate small wins as a family.”
55. “What questions help challenge my limiting beliefs about education?”
56. “Suggest journaling prompts for reflecting on our journey.”
57. “How can I model resilience for my kids?”
58. “Write a mantra for staying patient during meltdowns.”
59. “List ways to reset after a tough morning.”
60. “How can I involve my kids in problem-solving challenges?”

SEND & Neurodivergence Support

61. “Suggest sensory-friendly learning activities for [need].”
62. “How can I break tasks into smaller steps for my autistic child?”
63. “Give me scripts for advocating for my child’s needs with my [doctor, parents, friends...].”
64. “What are some visual supports for executive function?”
65. “Suggest ways to build self-advocacy skills.”
66. “How can I use special interests to motivate learning?”
67. “List calming strategies for anxious learners.”
68. “Create a social story about [situation].”
69. “What are some alternatives to written work?”
70. “Suggest ways to celebrate neurodiversity at home.”

Having a tough day? One of my favourite ways to use AI is to tell it whats happened today and meltdowns that happened and what might have triggered them, what I did 'wrong' if something I said upset them, etc. The naturally supportive and compassionate language models of AI genuinely soothe a sore heart and so are rarely triggering! 

Parent Self-Care & Growth

71. “Suggest 5-minute self-care ideas for busy mums.”
72. “What are some grounding exercises for stressful days?”
73. “How can I build a support network as a home educator?”
74. “List podcasts that inspire home educators.” (Or just listen to The BIG Home Ed Conversations 😉) 
75. “Suggest ways to carve out creative time for myself.”
76. “Write a permission slip to rest without guilt.”
77. “How can I model healthy boundaries for my kids?”
78. “Suggest a daily gratitude practice for families.”
79. “List ways to reconnect with my ‘why’ for home education.”
80. “How can I involve my [partner, parents....] in our home ed journey?”

Community & Connection

81. “How can I start a local home ed meet-up?”
82. “Write an invitation for a home ed playdate.”
83. “Suggest icebreakers for a group of new families.”
84. “List online communities for home educators.”
85. “How can I facilitate a parent support circle?”
86. “Suggest collaborative projects for home ed friends.”
87. “Write a welcome message for new community members.”
88. “How can I encourage kids to make new friends?”
89. “Suggest ways to celebrate our community’s diversity.”
90. “How can I handle conflict in home ed groups?”

General Life Admin

91. “Create a meal plan for a week of easy lunches.”
92. “Suggest ways to involve kids in grocery shopping.”
93. “Write a template for communicating with local authorities.”
94. “How can I keep track of expenses for home ed?”
95. “List ways to simplify our morning routine.”
96. “Suggest family rituals for ending the week.”
97. “How can I make space for decluttering with kids?”
98. “Write a checklist for prepping for a family trip.”
99. “Suggest ways to teach kids about budgeting.”
100. “How can I use AI to automate repetitive admin tasks?”

Final Thoughts: AI as Your Home Ed Sidekick

AI isn’t here to replace your intuition or your hard-earned wisdom as a parent-educator. But it can absolutely lighten your load, spark new ideas, and help you reclaim precious time (for, you know, drinking your tea while it’s still hot ☕). Try these prompts, tweak them, and make them your own. If you find a new favourite, share it with me by tagging me on Instagram or TikTok @bighomeedpodcast—let’s keep learning and growing together!

Which prompt are you most excited to try first? Or do you have a killer prompt I missed? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear from you! 💬