What Teachers Expect from Their Substitutes: A Guide to Stepping In with Confidence When classroom teachers are away, substitutes become the heartbeat of the school day—keeping routines intact, safeguarding students, and ensuring learning continues without disruption. But stepping into someone…
How to Use a Smart Board – Quickstart Checklist for Substitute Teachers Smart boards can vary from classroom to classroom, and substitute teachers are often expected to adapt quickly with little setup time. This quickstart guide provides a clear, reliable…
Monday Motivation #4 — “Finding Joy in the Little Moments” Quote of the Week: “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” — Robert Brault This Week’s Thought: Amidst the…
Learn Names Fast – Tips for Substitute Teachers Walking into a new classroom as a substitute teacher can feel like stepping onto a stage where everyone already knows their lines — except you. One of the quickest ways to establish…
Mastering Time Management as a Substitute Teacher How to Make Every Minute Count in a Fast-Paced Classroom Time is one of the most valuable—and limited—resources for substitute teachers. Between reviewing lesson plans, managing transitions, teaching content, and prepping for the…
Monday Motivation #3 — “Flexibility Is Your Superpower” Quote of the Week: “Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.” — Anonymous This Week’s Thought: If there’s one thing substitute teachers know well, it’s flexibility.…
Beating the Clock – How Classroom Timers Boost Focus and Keep Student on Task If you’ve ever watched students shift into high gear the moment you say, “You have five minutes left!”, you already know the power of time. A…
Monday Motivation #2 — “Confidence in the Chaos” Quote of the Week: “You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.” This Week’s Thought: Some days, substitute teaching feels like walking into the unknown — new faces, new routines, maybe…
What Sets a Great Substitute Teacher Apart from the Rest? If you’ve ever been in a classroom as a substitute, you know — no two days are ever the same. One day you’re leading a calm group of kindergarteners through…