I have subbing experience primarily at the elementary level. Recently, however, I have begun accepting more sub assignments in middle school (6th...
I made my biggest mistake on one of my first sub jobs in a third grade 3 years ago when I started. I sent a disruptive student out by the room...
What about actual instruction? Can you still have them work in pairs (think-pair-share, buddy work, etc) like at the elementary level or are...
Hey! I've been subbing at the elementary level for 3 school years & decided, for this new school year, to start subbing also in middle school (6th...
I'm going into my 4th school year subbing at the elementary level this Fall, and I remember when I started, I was nervous too. My best advice:...
Teachers or Subs: What do you think makes a sub GREAT? What qualities do you teachers look for in a substitute teacher? Good class manager?...
I agree that it is better to have a physical seating chart (with pictures is a BONUS) because there is already SO MUCH for the sub to worry about...
special-t, Wow! Good thing you had the seating charts! I like the "star" idea, but how many stars do they need to get the 'reward'?...
scmom, very well said! Effective teachers know and capitalize on emotions to build a positive and engaging learning environment---everyday! :thumb:
pjlmom, Exactly! That's really one of the main points about how seating charts help with behavior management. When you call their...
One of most important things a teacher should leave a sub, aside from the lesson plan for the day, is a current seating chart! So far this school...
WOW! Peachyness, How embarassing!! I would have turned different shades of red! :blush: Luckily, that hasn't happened to me ....yet.
What is it about subbing that you hate? Even though you are not in YOUR classroom, you can still work on teaching strategies and behavior...
WOW! As a sub, I'm very sad to hear that this happened to you! The goal should be to leave the room BETTER than you find it! Not following the...
Congrats to you on your 1st job!! Let us know how it goes! Good Luck! :)
LOL!! "skittles"...:lol:.....I remember one time when one of the kids in the afterschool program where I work, kept saying they needed to go to...
Those of you who also sub... What are some cooperative activities you use to keep the students actively engaged in the lessons? Of course, I...
I always write my name on the board and then explain that they should address me as "Mr. ..." Also, I find it helpful to introduce a quiet...
Excited About Subbing This School Year! This August will be my third school year subbing for elementary schools in the area, and I'm in my second...
myownwoman, I remember when I subbed as a "floater" teaching science.....it was nerve-wracking because I had 30 min in the morning to put together...
