Substitute teacher bag of tricks

These substitute teacher books are perfect for teachers to leave and for substitutes to bring!

One of the things I’ve learned a lot about through trial and error is what things I need to bring with me on the job. Ideally, everythi...

I am excited to welcome a great blogger here today named Mrs. R Mathis. She has been substitute teaching for the past six years. Today she is showing us all a glimpse of how a substitute teacher may see our classrooms. There are things that only another substitute teacher can tell you when it comes to leaving your class for a day. Read on for her thoughtful, thorough, and eye-opening tips… _ _

Being a substitute teacher is a challenge. From team-building games to 20 questions, here are 15 activities for substitue teachers.

I'm still oohing and ahhing over my new blog *sigh* So with a new blog design, her is my big new idea. Well new idea for my blog lol. I'm so excited about my new idea! It's going to be a once a month series, on the first Sunday of each month! The main idea? Substitute preparedness! I will have a new topic each month on how you can be prepared for a sub! And my goal is to have a freebie with each post *fingers crossed* I even made a snazzy blog button for it! Frame: Tracee Orman Top font : A…

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I was nervous the day I walked into a high school to be a substitute for the very first time. I subbed for a health class which was a relief but I genuinely worried about the students harassing me. I arrived about 30 minutes early, acclimated myself to the classroom and began to pray. Lord, please help me to manage these students with poise and grace without losing my cool and screaming, Amen! Do you ever pray honestly in everyday words? I DO! The holy strategy I received and wrote on the…

These quick substitute teacher activities can be used when you are in a pinch! They require no tech, no copies - nothing! Learn more here!

Every sub needs one, and I have struggled over the years with what to put in mine... a bag of tricks. I fluctuate between bringing everythin...

Whether you need to take attendance or whip up activities when you're missing lesson plans, here's what to bring in your sub to-go bag to be prepared for a great day.