A middle school teacher struggles to effectively divide a 90-minute block period between two subjects (science and social studies) all year long.

No dedicated tool exists to help teachers design and manage block schedules with subject rotation, time allocation, and lesson planning for multi-subject blocks.

Severity

2Mild

Willingness to Pay

none

Added

Jun 12, 2026

Workarounds Described

Considers splitting 90 minutes into two 45-minute blocks daily manually without a tool

Implied Software Gaps

A scheduling app that automates block time allocation and rotation between subjects

App Concept

BlockPlanner Pro

A scheduling and lesson planning app designed for teachers with 90-minute block periods. It helps you split time between subjects, create rotation schedules (quarterly, A/B, or daily splits), and integrate lesson plans for each segment. No more sticky notes or guesswork.

Key Features

Drag-and-drop block schedule creator with predefined rotation patterns (quarterly, A/B, daily split)
Lesson plan integration for each subject segment within the block
Timer and in-class transition alerts for smooth period management
Annual overview calendar showing subject coverage balance

Target Users: Middle and high school teachers (especially new teachers) in any subject, at schools with block scheduling (single or multi-subject blocks).

Revenue Model: Freemium with $4.99/mo premium tier for advanced scheduling and lesson plan templates; school-wide license $99/year.

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