How Placeholders Work
Our prompts use placeholders to make them flexible and tailored to your classroom.
When you see words in square brackets like [topic] or [learner_profile], those are placeholders. They show you what kind of information the prompt needs.
You don't need to edit the prompt yourself.
The website automatically detects those placeholders and creates simple input fields for you to complete. When you type your information into those fields, it is automatically inserted into the prompt for you.
There's nothing to delete, rewrite, or format.
You just fill in the boxes — the system does the rest.
How It Works
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You'll see placeholders in the prompt, such as
[topic]or[year_group]. - Simply enter your information in the field above the prompt that matches the placeholder. Your text will automatically appear inside the prompt — no editing needed.
Once it's filled in, you can:
- Copy and paste the completed prompt wherever you want to use it
- Or click one of the buttons below to run it instantly in an AI tool of your choice (e.g., ChatGPT or Perplexity)
Simple. Fast. No editing required. Immediate action.
Placeholders We Use — And When They Matter
Here are the most common placeholders you'll see across the site.
[subject]- Use when the task depends on a specific subject (e.g., English, maths, science).
[year_group]- Use when age or key stage affects difficulty level or expectations.
[topic]- Use when focusing on a specific lesson, concept, or unit.
[learning_objectives]- Use when outcomes or success criteria should shape the output.
[situation]- Use to describe a classroom challenge or scenario.
[existing_material]- Use when you plan to paste in a worksheet, draft, or other content to adapt.
[student_needs]- Use to describe SEN, EAL, ability range, or specific learner information.
[current_approach]- Use when you want the AI to improve what you're already doing.
[workload_context]- Use when time pressure or competing demands should shape the output.
[requirements]- Use when there are specific policies, formats, or constraints that must be followed.
[task_type]- Use to clarify what kind of resource you need (worksheet, quiz, email, lesson plan, etc.).
Final Tip
The placeholders guide the AI. Your short, clear input shapes the result.
Use these prompts not only to solve the issue you're facing right now — but also to explore the wider library. Many teachers report that browsing the prompts has sparked ideas they would never have thought of themselves, and helped them implement those ideas in a simple, structured way.
You focus on your classroom.
The system handles the structure.