This article provides a detailed analysis of didactic requirements for effective and systematic planning of mother tongue lessons. The planning process should take into account lesson content, students’ age characteristics, educational objectives, methods and tools, as well as assessment criteria. Didactic requirements help organize the learning process efficiently, progressively develop language skills, and increase student engagement. The application of modern pedagogical approaches and innovative technologies further improves the quality of planning. This article serves as a practical guide for mother tongue teachers.