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Substitute Teacher Sites

Substitute teachers often have a tough time of it in the classroom. Find information to help substitutes.

Emergency Lesson Plans

Here are suggestions and advice for creating emergency lesson plans for your classes.

Substitute Folders

A substitute folder is an excellent resource that every teacher should have in their classroom. Here are the details of what should be included in your substitute folder.

Chapter 2: Preparing for the Battle

Practical suggestions to help the sub survive the unexpected include a changer of clothes in the car!

Chapter 3 The Gatekeeper

This page explains how to best deal with people offering jobs to keep them coming.

Chapter 4 Before Class Begins

A few tips to help get the class off to a good start.

Chapter 5 During Class

My favorite of this series contains ideas teachers as well as substitutes will find effective.

List of Busy Work

Don't miss this list of interesting tricks to have up your sleeve when lesson plans are missing.

PowerTricks

Here are some suggestions to try when things are going awry.

Useful Information for Substitute Teachers

Good practical advice such as what to bring with you and what to do before and after class. A short list of the benefits of substitute teaching is included.

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