Substitute Teacher Resources

Prepare your class for your absence with our substitute teacher printables and references. Use these classroom management resources to provide substitutes with emergency contact information, directions, and a daily schedule. Our lesson planning kits provide great icebreakers for substitutes and plenty of fun, educational activities for elementary and intermediate students. Feedback forms will help you gather important information about a substitute's experience in your classroom.

Lesson Planning Kits The Five Senses - Kindergarten This substitute kit for kindergarten-aged children explores the five senses. A Visit to the Zoo Sub Kit -- Grades 1-2 Use this substitute teacher kit for grades 1-2 that encourages children to explore the world of animals. An Ocean Adventure Sub Kit - Grades 3-4 Use this substitute teacher kit for grades 3-4 that explores oceanography topics through a series of cross-curricular activities. A Day in Space Sub Kit - Grades 5-6 Allow students to learn about outer space while you're away from your classroom with this substitute teacher kit for grades 5-6. Poetry Jam! Sub Kit -- Grades 7-8 The activities in this substitute teacher kit (grades 7-8) will help students write and appreciate poetry. Seeing the World Sub Kit - Grades 7-8 Use this substitute teacher kit for grades 7-8 that focuses on the development of geography skills. What's in the News? Sub Kit - Grades 7-8 Use this substitute teacher kit for grades 7-8 that helps teach grammar by having students use a newspaper.

Forms for Substitute Teachers Substitute Teacher's Survival Kit This customizable printable is designed to make basic classroom information and directions available for substitute teachers. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. New teachers will find this resource particularly valuable when providing materials for substitutes. Substitute Teacher Feedback This blank, customizable form encourages a substitute teacher's feedback about your students by providing a collective place for comments. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Substitute Teacher Information Filling in these sheets will provide your substitutes with the necessary information to run your class efficiently in your absence. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Substitute Teacher's Quick Reference Access a quick reference of daily subject and lesson plan information for substitute teachers with this form. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Related Resources New Teacher Resources Back-to-School Headquarters Classroom Organization Resources Lesson Planning Forms and Resources Icebreakers

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