TL;DR: You can create custom lessons in under 60 seconds by picking a subject and choosing your students. SparkAI handles the planning, leveling, and progress tracking so you can focus on teaching.
Planning lessons is the heart of your homeschool day. LearnSpark gives you flexible ways to turn your big goals into daily wins without the stress of manual planning. Whether you plan a month in advance or follow a sudden interest, SparkAI is here to help.
Three Ways to Create Lessons
There are three main ways to build content depending on your schedule and teaching style:
Library Lessons: Create a collection of topics to use whenever you are ready. These stay in your library until you decide to schedule them.
Batch Generation: Map out your whole week on the calendar first, then generate all those lessons at once to save time.
Curiosity Topics: Perfect for those "on-the-fly" moments. Turn a child's spontaneous question into a full lesson instantly.
How to Generate a New Lesson
To get started with a single lesson, follow these simple steps:
Go to Lessons in the left-hand menu.
Click the + Generate with SparkAI button.
Choose Lesson Plan or use a Curiosity Topic.
Select your students. You can use Pods to teach a group together while giving each child the right level of work.
Enter the subject and how long the lesson will last. You can even add a Theme like "Space Exploration" to make it more fun!
💡 Good to know: Every time you provide feedback after a lesson, it helps personalize your LearnSpark experience. SparkAI learns what works best for your students over time!
Managing and Scheduling Lessons
Once a lesson is created, it has a Status (like "generated" or "scheduled"). This helps you keep track of what is ready to teach. If you love being organized, use the Weekly Schedule view to drag and drop your lessons onto the calendar.
This turns hours of manual scheduling into a few clicks. Great job staying ahead of the game!
Completing Lessons and Providing Feedback
When a lesson is finished, it is important to provide feedback. This updates your student's Mastery Profile automatically. In the feedback form, you can record:
Performance Rating: How well the student understood the material.
Struggles and Gaps: Specific areas where they might need more help next time.
Notes: Any personal observations or "user_notes" you want to remember.
⚠️ Heads up: Using SparkAI to generate or regenerate a lesson uses AI Credits. Make sure you are happy with your lesson settings before hitting generate!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit a lesson after it is made?
Yes! You can edit the lesson text or add your own User Notes to make the content perfect for your family.
How do I teach multiple kids at once?
When creating a lesson, select all the students who are joining. SparkAI will automatically create Pods so each child gets work at their specific Operating Level within the same lesson.
Can I download a lesson for later?
Absolutely! You can use the Download PDF button on any lesson page to save a copy for offline use or to keep in a physical portfolio.
What if the lesson difficulty isn't right?
Provide feedback! Use the performance rating and "struggles/gaps" section. SparkAI will use this info if you choose to Regenerate the lesson or when it plans your next activity.
How do I track school hours?
When you complete a lesson and provide feedback, the time spent is automatically added to your Attendance and compliance reports. It's that easy!