1. Brainstorm Elementary School-Wide Initiatives

Prompt:

I’m planning for next school year as an elementary principal. Give me 5 creative, research-informed ideas for a school-wide initiative that will support [insert goal, e.g., "positive behavior," "academic motivation," "community engagement"]. Include a short description and potential first step for each.

2. Develop Smarter Systems

Prompt:

Help me design a simple, efficient system for [insert need, e.g., “documenting classroom walkthroughs,” “organizing behavior interventions,” “tracking parent communication”]. Include tools/templates I might use and how to implement them school-wide.

3. Refine Your PD Sessions

Prompt:

I want to plan a professional development session for my teachers on [insert topic, e.g., “classroom engagement,” “AI in education,” “differentiated instruction”]. Help me outline a 45-minute session including an opener, 2 interactive activities, and a quick reflection.

4. Parent & Community Communication

Prompt:

Write a clear, warm, and engaging [insert type: “parent letter,” “summer update,” “beginning-of-year welcome”] from me, an elementary principal. The focus is [insert topic, e.g., “building community,” “student growth,” “school-wide changes”]. Include a positive tone and an invitation for family partnership.

5. Summarize Must-Read Books

Prompt:

Give me a summary, 5 key takeaways, and a leadership reflection question for the book [insert book title]. Make it relevant for an elementary school principal focused on student success and staff morale.

6. Daily Reflection & Goal Setting

Prompt:

I want to reflect on my leadership and growth this summer. Give me a daily journal prompt for the next 7 days that helps me grow as a principal, improve school culture, and align with a continuous improvement mindset.

7. Learn Something New (Fast)

Prompt:

Teach me the essentials of [insert topic, e.g., “trauma-informed practices,” “design thinking,” “AI for education”] in 10 quick points. I’m an elementary principal looking for practical applications I can use at my school.

8. Create Resources for the Year Ahead

Prompt:

Help me create a customizable template for my teachers for [insert resource, e.g., “weekly class newsletter,” “student goal tracker,” “morning meeting planning”]. Make it simple, engaging, and aligned to best practices.

9. Plan a Teacher Appreciation Calendar

Prompt:

Suggest a year-long calendar with monthly appreciation ideas for teachers. Keep them low-cost but meaningful. Include suggestions for quick notes, group shout-outs, or campus-wide ideas to build morale.

10. Trip & Meal Planning

Prompt:

Help me plan a [insert number]-day trip to [insert destination or type of trip, e.g., “relaxing beach getaway,” “family-friendly national park”]. Include things to do, a packing list, and a basic itinerary.

11. Family Fun

Prompt:

I’m looking for fun and educational activities to do with [insert age of children] this summer. Give me a list of 10 screen-free activities that support learning, creativity, and connection.

12. Creative Projects

Prompt:

I want to start a creative project this summer—something fun and fulfilling. Give me 5 ideas based on my interests in [insert interest, e.g., “leadership,” “art,” “writing,” “education innovation”], and describe how I can get started with each.

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1. Brainstorm Secondary Campus-Wide Initiatives

Prompt:

I’m a secondary principal preparing for next school year. Give me 5 innovative and evidence-based ideas for a campus-wide initiative to improve [insert goal, e.g., “student engagement,” “academic performance,” “teacher collaboration,” or “school climate”]. Include a brief summary and actionable first step.

2. Streamline Systems and Operations

Prompt:

Help me design a more effective system for [insert need, e.g., “teacher evaluation walkthroughs,” “student discipline tracking,” “club and activity approval process”]. Make it efficient, user-friendly, and easy to communicate to staff.

3. Design High-Impact Professional Learning

Prompt:

I’m planning a professional development session for my secondary teachers on [insert topic, e.g., “grading equity,” “project-based learning,” “digital assessment tools”]. Help me create a 60-minute plan with a compelling opener, collaborative activity, and reflective closure.

4. Parent & Community Communication

Prompt:

Write a clear, engaging, and informative [insert type: “summer update,” “back-to-school letter,” “quarterly newsletter”] from a secondary principal. Include updates on school goals, support for student success, and a call to action for family engagement.

5. Summarize Leadership & Education Books

Prompt:

Summarize the book [insert title] for me in 5 key takeaways with leadership reflection questions. I want to apply this to my role as a secondary principal focused on student achievement and teacher development.

6. Reflect & Set Leadership Goals

Prompt:

Help me reflect on the past school year and set professional growth goals for next year. Provide a set of reflection questions and 3 possible SMART goals for a secondary principal committed to instructional leadership and continuous improvement.

7. Learn Something New (Fast)

Prompt:

Give me a quick overview of [insert topic, e.g., “restorative justice,” “culturally responsive teaching,” “AI in secondary education”]. Keep it practical and relevant for a secondary school principal looking to lead implementation next year.

8. Create Templates for Staff

Prompt:

Create a professional, editable template for secondary teachers to use for [insert purpose, e.g., “unit planning,” “student behavior reflections,” “weekly parent communication”]. Make it easy to adapt and aligned with high-impact practices.

9. Plan a Staff Recognition Calendar

Prompt:

Suggest a year-long recognition calendar with meaningful monthly ways to celebrate and support secondary teachers. Include quick shout-outs, team-building ideas, and low-cost recognition strategies.

10. Personal Trip or Wellness Planning

Prompt:

Help me plan a restorative trip this summer focused on relaxation and wellness. Suggest an itinerary for [insert location/type of trip], and include a packing list, self-care ideas, and low-stress travel tips.

11. Teen-Focused Family Engagement

Prompt:

I want to share ideas with parents to support their middle/high schoolers over summer. Give me a list of 10 fun, screen-light, developmentally appropriate activities to build family connection and reinforce learning.

12. Explore a Creative Outlet

Prompt:

I want to take on a personal creative project this summer. Suggest 5 project ideas for a school leader who enjoys [insert interest, e.g., “writing,” “design,” “storytelling,” “public speaking”] and wants something fulfilling and refreshing.