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Month: November 2023

  • November 27, 2023

20+ Ways Teachers Can Beat the Sunday Scaries

A picture of me teaching and looking anxious.

My first year teaching-- now almost a decade ago-- I distinctly remember the overwhelming feeling of dread I had preparing to go back to teach after a glorious weeklong respite for Thanksgiving....

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  • November 25, 2023

How to Get Students to Follow Directions With One Word

Kids reading quietly and following directions.

Tired of apparently giving directions to the abyss? There's one word that carries a lot of heft. In fact, it's quite magical once you've completed the setup. But it does take a...

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  • November 21, 2023

Why Modeling is Such a Powerful Strategy for Substitutes

Students standing in a straight line: A great modeling example.

The second you release the students to start their work after giving directions, the room drops into the chaos of twenty little people engaged in anything but sitting at their desks completing...

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  • November 17, 2023

Is Substitute Teaching a Good Job for Introverts?

A photo of a pink and red Dahlia growing in a field.

Quiet. Thoughtful. Sensitive. Reticent. Introverted. If you're like me, these terms color the shades of who you are. But that doesn't come close to covering all of who you are. You have...

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  • November 14, 2023

What to Do When You Return to a Negative Sub Report

An array of four different people (we'll assume they're teachers) mad or anxious, ready to wield some consequences.

Psst! If you're a substitute looking for ideas for handling negative classroom behavior, this article may help! You've returned to your classroom after a time away, pushing past slightly misplaced chairs and...

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  • November 9, 2023

What to Pack: Essentials in My Sub Bag

A sub bag, or blue backpack full of school supplies.

Sure, you could walk into a new classroom with just your wonderful sub self and maybe your district-issued badge and teach and be okay. (Okay, but probably not great!) There are tools...

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  • November 7, 2023

What to Pack: My Favorite Substitute Teacher Lunch Ideas

A close-up of food like crackers, rolled-up salami, cheese, and jam.

Substitute teaching can bring its fair share of fun and excitement, but it can also come with disappointments. Don't let a sad lunch be one of those disappointments. As uncontrollable as some...

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  • November 2, 2023

5 Imperfect and Beautiful Fall Crafts for the Busy Mom

An array of fall crafts and florals featured on the front porch.

Sometimes good enough is downright beautiful. I've learned this, as a recovering perfectionist. As a parent, I've grown used to the unavoidable fact that not every life pursuit will be blessed by...

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Charmaine
Charmaine

Former Teacher ☼ Substitute ☼ Writer ☼ Mom

Recent Posts

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    So, You Want to Quit Teaching and Better Your Life?

    April 16, 2025
  • "Amos Takes the Skyway" is a children's book about an Amish boy who is determined to cycle over the Skyway Bridge.

    Amos Takes the Skyway: An Engaging and Informative Classroom Readaloud

    December 2, 2024
  • A happy teacher sporting her DIY teacher pencil shirt.

    How to Make a Simple Pencil Shirt

    October 15, 2024
  • How to live your best pumpkin spice era this fall (for cheap!). The author is smiling amongst a pile of mums and pumpkin spice creamer.

    How to Live in Your Pumpkin Spice Era for Cheap

    September 24, 2024
  • Substitute teaching: Pandemic Edition. It features a photo of a face mask over a plain blue background.

    Substitute Teaching: Pandemic Edition

    September 5, 2024
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