Presents suggestions and advice for substitute teachers along with emergency lesson plans for language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Have no fear, the substitute is here! Be prepared with the confidence and the knowledge for any classroom situation. As a substitute teacher, you have the powers of a superhero. Who else could teach sixth grade math one day and then transform into a sub for the kindergarten gym instructor the next? What other educator bravely goes into work not knowing what subject or grade he or she will teach that day and still manages a smile? But even superheroes need a little help; that is where this book comes in. The Organized Teacher’s Guide to Substitute Teaching is the only guide that gives you the tips and strategies to not only survive a day of strangers but actually create an impact in the classroom. Appropriate for grades kindergarten through six, this bible for substitute teachers will get you through the entire school day, even if the regular teacher did not leave lesson plans! Among hundreds of valuable ideas, The Organized Teacher’s Guide to Substitute Teaching offers: A guide to making your own Substitute Teacher Tool Kit, filled with items you will need throughout your day In-depth information about each grade level so you know what to expect, no matter what class you're assigned Core curriculum activities, writing assignments, and projects specifically targeted to each grade level Sponge activities, games, and fillers designed to help you fill the time until class transitions or before the end of the day Advice on how to keep calm and in control even if students try to test your limits An interactive CD-ROM with ready-to-print templates and worksheets

This new teacher resource will help beginners, as well as experienced substitutes, survive the challenges of middle school. It includes the dos and don'ts of subbing, paperwork responsibilities, reproducible forms for recording schedules, and much more.

The Substitute Teaching Survival Guide is filled with helpful suggestions and tips for maintaining order in the classroom. The book includes 144 ready-to-use emergency lesson plans for grades K¾5 and contains useful suggestions and 24 learning exercises for each grade level. Written for both the experienced and novice substitute teacher, the book also contains suggestions and a daily outline of activities. The book can also be used by regular classroom teachers and principals who want to plan ahead for classroom absences, or by anyone who has to quickly cover a class.

This manual was recommended to you/provided for you or purchased out of interest. Professors of education may also find this manual interesting as relatively few of them have had experience with substitute teaching. It is one of the valuable resources that "subs" can use. This was designed to help make a potentially very difficult job perhaps a lot easier. It is designed to help you not only survive but to feel confident and in relatively full control when you are working with students for perhaps the first time. For best results, read through this entire manual hopefully before your first substitute teaching session.Most of the information provided in this manual is geared to middle school/high school but a great deal of it is applicable to younger populations. Ideally, the substitute teacher can work with almost any age of student, but the ideal is not common. Most substitutes tend to work with just the population they feel most comfortable with and this is often the best thing to do unless the reader has a great need for salary and is willing to take whatever comes around for subbing opportunities.

A Survival Guide for Substitute Teachers is full of practical tips about everything from classroom management to dealing with emergency situations with students. It is sprinkled with real-life stories from Melinda's experience as both a classroom teacher and a substitute teacher. This book fills in the blanks where substitute teacher training falls short. You will read real-life, relatable stories about topics such as:· Dos and Don'ts suggestions from real teachers· How to avoid getting sick· How to start a class· How to handle cussing, cell phones, and other distractions· What to do when technology fails· Discipline Dos and Don'ts· Activities and ideas for filling extra time· Modifying lessons· Avoiding controversial issues· What to wear· Ideas for subbing for the little people

Transform Your School’s Substitute Teaching Experience Just like everything else, substitute teaching is about to undergo a big change. In Substantial Classrooms: Redesigning the Substitute Teaching Experience, authors Jill Vialet and Amanda von Moos usher in a new era of innovation in substitute teaching. Threaded with concrete and actionable ways to improve the experience of substitute teaching for administrators, students, and the teachers themselves, Substantial Classrooms is a leading voice for innovation and renewal in substitute teaching. Instead of viewing substitute teachers as a placeholder in an educator’s absence, this book encourages readers to view substitute teachers as vital resources that diversify the typical classroom learning experience. While other books look only at making a bad situation bearable, this book re-examines substitute teaching with an eye towards reinventing it as a unique and valuable part of students’ educational experience. Key themes of Substantial Classrooms include: How substitute teaching works today Applying human-centered design to create change in legacy systems like substitute teaching Concrete and inspiring examples of different models for substitute teaching, for example, reimagining it as paid fieldwork for aspiring teachers. In addition to these key themes, every chapter includes stories and techniques from dynamic and innovative educational practitioners. This must-have guide to substitute teaching can improve schools everywhere and revolutionize the way educators, school and district leaders, colleges, and community partners view the experience of substitute teaching as a lever to positively impact schools.