Reading companions
- Explain one topic in short sections.
- Introduce vocabulary through familiar examples.
- Add questions that check understanding.
Teachers: Custom Classroom Materials
Create custom classroom materials for teachers and their students with Bookeen. Teachers can turn lesson notes into reading passages, workbooks and topic guides, choosing the learning goal, reading level and examples before developing each resource.
Start your book, freeClassroom materials for teachers
Custom classroom materials for teachers connect a lesson with the practice students need next. Teachers can build on a useful classroom question or a common misconception: introduce the idea, show an example, then give students something to try.
Teachers know where a standard textbook needs more context. Use Bookeen to develop classroom materials around familiar examples and specific learning goals. Teachers review the accuracy, curriculum fit and instructions before using the finished material in class.
Classroom materials teachers can create
Purposeful practice
- Link each task to a learning goal.
- Write instructions students can follow alone.
- Show the reasoning behind sample answers.
Different levels
- Adjust vocabulary and background detail.
- Offer worked examples or extra challenges.
- Review each version for accuracy.
Teachers at work: a classroom workbook
Illustrative example: use Bookeen to shape a classroom companion from a teacher’s water-cycle lesson notes. Primary students will connect evaporation, condensation and rainfall with everyday observations. The sample shows a writing approach, not a tested classroom outcome.
Set the learning goal
Teachers begin with the learning goal and the intended reading level. Note the words they already know and the misconceptions you want to address. Bring your own notes and examples rather than asking for an unspecified science textbook.
Plan the lesson sequence
Teachers organize classroom materials around explanation, example and practice. Decide where a diagram would help. Keep the same terms across sections so students do not mistake a wording change for a new concept.
Develop the activities
Teachers can choose examples their students will recognize. Ask for a concrete example when an explanation is abstract. Include a mix of observing, describing, and applying, with space for a student to explain their reasoning rather than only filling a missing word.
Review for classroom use
Teachers review instructions and accuracy before sharing classroom materials. Inspect the layout at the size students will use. Remove personal student information from shared source material and confirm you can use any borrowed text or images.
After rain, a puddle can disappear even when nobody wipes it away. Where does the water go? Describe what you notice on a warm day and on a cool day, then explain how you could compare the two observations.
Classroom materials by reading task
Workbook
- Connect practice to learning objectives.
- Include models, hints or sample reasoning.
Lesson companion
- Follow a sequence of lessons.
- Make each topic easy to find and revisit.
How-to guide
- Explain a classroom process.
- Show the decisions behind each step.
Free writing & publishing tools for Teachers
Plan custom classroom materials for teachers with tools for ideas, wording and length. Teachers can check whether an activity has a clear task and whether its language suits the intended reading level.
Classroom materials: planning guides
Explore the next steps in planning, revising and sharing your book.
Planning Custom Classroom Materials for Teachers
Choose a learning goal, reading level and activity before teachers develop a classroom resource.
Writing Reading Materials for Different Learning Levels
Adapt language and support while preserving the concept students need to understand.
Reviewing AI-Assisted Classroom Materials
Check accuracy, instructions, examples, and answer material before bringing it into class.
Teachers: classroom materials questions
Can teachers try Bookeen for free?
Bookeen signup credits let you explore a focused writing task before choosing a paid plan. Try one reading section or a set of practice instructions. The allowance is limited and does not imply a school-wide licence; check current pricing for larger projects.
How do I plan custom classroom materials for teachers?
Start with the class, learning goal and difficulty students need to practise. Custom classroom materials for teachers should include a clear explanation, a worked example and an activity with usable instructions. Teachers should check the content against their curriculum before a lesson.
Can I use my own lesson notes?
Use lesson notes you own or have permission to reuse. Explain what should stay and what needs development. Remove student personal information before sharing source material, and check the available input options rather than assuming every school file format is supported.
Will the material match my curriculum?
Provide the objectives and requirements you teach toward, then review the material against them. Bookeen does not replace your curriculum review. Check the explanations, examples and answer material for accuracy, missing steps and suitability for the class.
Can I adapt the reading level?
Describe the vocabulary students know, the reading level and the support they need. Request shorter explanations, worked examples or further challenges. Review each version yourself so simpler wording preserves the concept and advanced activities still serve the learning goal.
Are student workbooks interactive or graded?
These are written learning materials. Exercises and answer keys do not imply interactive forms, automatic grading, student accounts or class management. Decide how students will respond and how you will review their work; inspect the actual file before sharing it.
Can students use the material at home?
Prepare explanations and instructions that make sense without your spoken introduction. Include the context and examples students need, then check the file on the intended device or at print size. Sharing a teaching resource does not provide managed student access to Bookeen.