Preparing for a substitute teacher can be stressful (especially when it’s last minute). That’s why having reliable, ready-to-go resources on hand is essential for ensuring your classroom runs smoothly in your absence. Whether you’re looking for emergency sub plans, engaging book-based activities, or fun worksheets to keep students on task,
Congratulations! You are expecting! There is a lot of planning and preparation that takes place before a baby arrives. In addition to getting things ready at home, you’ll need to prepare for your teacher maternity leave. It is a very busy and exciting time! The days leading up to maternity
Being a substitute teacher (also known as a supply teacher, guest teacher or cover teacher) is hard! The school district likely doesn’t give you any substitute teacher tips. You enter a classroom without knowing the students, their learning needs, backgrounds, or personalities. You are not familiar with the classroom routines
Are you looking for quick no-prep substitute teacher activities? Sometimes you are in a pinch and need a quick activity to finish your sub plans or to assign students while you get pulled into a last-minute meeting. Add these 5 substitute teacher activities to your toolbox so you are ready
Some schools require teachers to submit their sub plans the first week of school to the main office. You may be wondering, “How am I supposed to create sub plans that are appropriate for the whole year?” The kids change so much over the course of the year. What you
Have you ever gone to school sick because it was easier than putting together substitute lesson plans or not enjoyed a personal day because of the time and stress involved? These emergency sub plans change that! This printable and digital emergency sub plans bundle includes all of the materials from
Many professions have downfalls. However, aside from those in the healthcare industry, there are very few that expose you to more germs than teaching. Teachers work in an incubator of every germ imaginable and regularly contract colds, stomach bugs and (cross your fingers it never happens, but surely it could)
I once subbed in a classroom where the substitute teacher plans consisted of a handwritten piece of paper that listed the time and a subject (i.e. 8:30-9:30 math, 9:30-10:00 writing). Needless to say, it was less than helpful and inspired me to write very detailed sub plans. You never want
Stomach bugs, fender benders, food poisoning, migraines, emergency pet visits, and your own kids’ illnesses are all unexpected reasons why you may suddenly and unexpectedly find yourself unable to make it into school with very little notice. These things happen! That’s why it’s so important to have emergency sub plans
As teachers, we know how important it is to stay healthy in order to both help our students healthy and create a productive classroom environment. It can be challenging to maintain a healthy routine and lifestyle when the school year gets busy. It is very common for teachers to prioritize
If you’re an elementary teacher, having detailed substitute plans is a must. Whether your district refers to them as substitute teachers, relief teachers, guest teachers, or any other term, the idea is the same: someone steps in to manage your class while you’re out. And typically, it’s your responsibility to
