What this tool does (in plain language)
The Prompt Generator helps you write a metaprompt: instructions that tell Gemini (or another model) what role to take, what outcome to produce, who it is for, and how to structure the response.
Your results will only be as good as your inputs. The most important field is usually Constraints / notes because that is where you force completeness, safety, and quality checks.
Step-by-step
- Open the tool: tools/prompt-generator.html
- Fill out the dropdowns: Persona, Goal, Intended audience, Grade/Age band, Tone, and Output structure.
- In Constraints / notes, add the items that guarantee accuracy and completeness (see checklist below).
- Leave safety checkboxes on (recommended): No PII, Self-check, Accessibility.
- Click Generate Prompt. Copy the result with the Copy button.
- Paste into Gemini. If the first response is too big or too small, adjust your constraints (not your goal).
Tip: Use the tool to create the “base prompt”, then add a one-line follow-up request in Gemini like:
“Now make a printable worksheet” or “Now make a 10-minute therapy drill.”
Constraints checklist (what to include for strong prompts)
Copy/paste and adapt these into the tool’s Constraints / notes box.
- Scope: exactly what the output should cover (and what it should NOT cover).
- Inputs: what information the model should ask you for before generating (if missing).
- Assumptions: “If not provided, assume ___” (time, group size, reading level, setting).
- Format rules: headings, tables, bullet style, and required sections.
- Length: page limits, word limits, number of items, number of examples.
- Difficulty: provide at least 2 levels (easy / stretch) and how they differ.
- Materials: list materials and keep them realistic (classroom / home / therapy).
- Directions: student-facing directions + adult directions (when relevant).
- Answer key / scoring: include answers, rubrics, or a data sheet.
- Generalization: add carryover ideas across contexts (home/classroom/therapy as appropriate).
- Safety & privacy: no student identifiers; avoid sensitive personal information.
- Quality checks: require a final self-check (accuracy, completeness, alignment to constraints).
Example 1: SLP therapy activity (data-ready)
Constraints / notes:
- Setting: school-based therapy, 30 minutes, small group of 3 students.
- Goal: expressive language (narrative retell with clear sequence and key details).
- Deliverables (required sections):
1) 3-minute warm-up (verbal routine)
2) Structured drill (10 trials) with cue hierarchy (model -> verbal cue -> independent)
3) Contextual activity (short story + retell organizer)
4) Data sheet (trial table with columns: accuracy, cue level, notes)
5) Carryover: 2 home ideas + 2 classroom ideas
- Student directions must be simple; adult/clinician directions may be detailed.
- Include 2 difficulty levels: on-level and stretch (how the stretch version increases demand).
- No names, no student identifiers. Use anonymized examples only.
- End with a quick self-check confirming all sections are present and directions are clear.
Example 2: Classroom small-group plan (structured + unstructured)
Constraints / notes:
- Setting: Grade 3 classroom small group, 20 minutes.
- Skill: listening + discussion routines (turn-taking, building on ideas).
- Deliverables (required):
- Mini-lesson script (teacher language)
- Student task directions
- 8 discussion stems (sentence starters)
- Quick check (3 items) + answer key / look-fors
- Unstructured transfer: 2 ways to use the skill during centers/partner work
- Use plain language. Avoid jargon.
- Provide an easy and a stretch version.
- Include a final self-check: completeness, alignment, and clarity.
Example 3: Parent-friendly home practice (low prep)
Constraints / notes:
- Setting: home practice, 10-12 minutes, no special materials.
- Deliverables:
1) 10-minute routine (step-by-step)
2) 1 simple game (rules + win condition)
3) 1 printable-style worksheet (10 items) + answer key
4) 3 coaching tips for the adult (how to prompt without overhelping)
- Provide 2 difficulty levels: easy and stretch.
- Keep directions short and positive.
- Use everyday examples (no branded characters).
- End with a self-check confirming all deliverables are included.
Common mistakes (and how to fix them)
- Too vague: add deliverables and required sections.
- Too long: add strict limits (1 page, 10 items, 15 minutes, etc.).
- Not usable: require materials list + step-by-step directions + examples.
- No way to measure: require answer key, rubric, or data sheet.
Rule of thumb: If a new staff member could not run it from your output, your constraints are missing steps.