Substitute teacher must haves

Are you planning to supply teach once the new school year begins? Looking for some advice as you embark on this new adventure? Check out this Substitute Teacher Kit for everything you need to sub for the day and leave a lasting impression!

Ready to get more sub jobs and keep your income steady? Follow my substitute teacher tips to be a requested substitute teacher and make teachers LOVE you!

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...

Here is a list of must haves that I bring with me on a typical day of substitute teaching! I have a medium sized tote bag that I bring all of my must haves in. I also bring a tumbler to keep hydrated throughout the day and my Lilly Pulitzer Lunch Break tote. In the outside pockets of my tote I bring: A small pack of tissues. Hand sanitizer. My pocket agenda/planner. Inside of my tote I bring: Mad Libs (this is a fun time filler!). Super Sub: A Must-have Handbook for Substitute Teachers by…

Heading out for the first time as a sub? These substitute teacher tips will make it easier and help you have a positive, productive day!

Substitute teacher tips to help with classroom management and learning.

A substitute teacher has to be prepared for anything. Here is a glimpse into what I carry for jobs. I have supplies, snacks, water, rewards like stickers and certificates, emergency items like gloves and bandaids, business cards, extra lessons for the appropriate grade level, name plates for desks, and a "While you were out" form for the permanent teacher.

My Book Bag contains these books (right now): If I could somehow take my entire library with me, I would. I have three floor to ceiling bookcases that are completely full and overflow shelves as we…

Did you ever wonder how a great substitute teacher got to be that way? Whether you’re a sub, or a regular teacher setting up a sub binder, you want tips and lots of 'em! Ready? Here are my top 10 tips for a sub, AKA your Crash Course for Great Subbing: 1) Be safe. That means good behavior management and routines. You'll want to give clear, specific instructions for every action, starting from the moment your kids enter the room. You'll describe and demo each routine, let one kid try it, then…

If you're a substitute teacher then you should check out our blog post that offers 10 tips for substitute teachers to help make your day in the classroom easy and fun! Discover substitute teacher ideas and elementary classroom activities. Substitute teaching is so rewarding and if you come prepared then you will have a great experience in the classroom. Follow Savvy Teaching Tips for more teacher tips and hacks, as well as early elementary resources.

Whether this is your first day subbing or you’re just looking for some tips to make it go more smoothly, this is what it takes to be an ...

Today I'll be sharing why I think substitute binders are so important and what information you should include in your "sub tub."

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Tips and ideas for how to prepare your class for a substitute teacher.

Inside: Strategies for classroom management for substitute teachers

All the best elementary substitute teacher tips including substitute teacher bag essentials and classroom management.

Learn how to decrease the overwhelm with becoming a substitute teacher, gain confidence, and get teachers to request you back!

The stress of an unfilled minute while substitute teaching can mount to the extreme. But with these 5 solid time fillers, you can survive the extra time!

Learn to create a super substitute binder that leaves you ready for a sub at any time or any place. A sub binder that is prepared will keep you at ease when you have an emergency and need to leave the classroom in a hurry, your teacher friends will thank you and always keep guest teachers coming back to your classroom!

How many of us have gone to work sick because it was easier than planning for a sub? We just can't afford to do that anymore, especially in the world of Covid. Years ago, I was determined to find an easier, more manageable way to plan for a substitute teacher. I am sure you know the feeling of waking up sick and not knowing how you are going to get everything ready for a sub when you feel so terrible. With that in mind, I created a Substitute Teacher Binder and Sub Tub. In this post, I will…