Walking into a classroom as a substitute teacher presents unique challenges, especially when supporting students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While you may not have the benefit of established relationships or detailed knowledge of individual students, you can still create an…
“What If Students Don’t Listen to Me?” A Substitute Teacher’s Guide to Staying in Control If you’re new to substitute teaching — or even if you’ve been at it for a while — you’ve probably asked yourself the question that…
Quote of the Week: “Be gentle with yourself — you’re doing the best you can.” This Week’s Thought: Teaching — especially substitute teaching — takes grit. But it also takes grace. Grace for yourself when lessons go sideways, when names…
Struggling With Classroom Management? Start Here A simple approach that works for new substitute teachers If you’re a substitute teacher — whether brand-new or still finding your footing — you already know that the hardest part of the job isn’t…
How to Deal With Class Clowns: A Substitute Teacher’s Guide Real strategies substitute teachers can use to redirect goofy, attention-seeking students. If you’ve spent more than five minutes in a classroom, you’ve probably already met that student—the one who has a joke…
How to Handle Chronic Talkers and Blurters as a Substitute Teacher Simple, stress-free strategies that work even if you’re brand new. If you spend any time substitute teaching, you’ll meet them fast: the chronic talkers, the blurters, and the students…
Quote of the Week: “You may be temporary in the classroom, but your impact can be lasting.” —Unknown This Week’s Thought: It’s easy to feel like an outsider when you’re the “sub,” but never forget — students remember how you…
Classroom Management Differences by Grade What Every K–12 Substitute Needs to Know If you’re a substitute teacher who works across multiple grade levels, you already know: no two classrooms—and no two age groups—are the same. What works beautifully with a…
The Power of Micro-Routines: How Small Habits Make Substitute Days Smoother, Calmer and More Successful Substitute teaching often feels unpredictable. You walk into a new school, new classroom, and new group of students—sometimes with only a few minutes to prepare.…