Is Substitute Teaching a Good Job for Introverts?
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...
Charmaine
Journalism school + editing + university newspaper 2010-2013
Education grad school + full-time teaching internship 2013-2014
Teaching elementary grades + Substitute teaching 2014-2023
What to Do When You Return to a Negative Sub Report
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...
What to Pack: Essentials in My Sub Bag
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...
What to Pack: My Favorite Substitute Teacher Lunch Ideas
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...
5 Imperfect and Beautiful Fall Crafts for the Busy Mom
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...
How to Become a Substitute Teacher in 2023
Maybe you've decided it's time to join the ranks of us humble nomadic teacher ninjas: A substitute teacher is to be born! Substitute teachers have long been hallowed and celebrated in the...
A Free Behavior Management Printable for Substitute Teachers
Managing a new class' behavior can be the toughest part of substitute teaching. (And then doing it over and over again in brand new classrooms.) After a few years of subbing, I...
The Best Behavior Management Tips for Substitute Teachers
I've witnessed those hopeful bright eyes in new substitutes-- for but a fleeting moment. Freshly trained, fingerprinted and badged up, the school district releases you to start your good work. You're going...
Should Substitute Teachers Bring Candy as a Reward?
My husband recently recounted a story of his beloved Sunday School teacher. Apparently she had used a simple bowl of candy to motivate the class in finding Scripture references quickly. He recalled...
7 Effective Consequences for Students When Subbing
Psst! If you're a teacher looking for advice on how to handle your class after a negative substitute report, this article may be helpful to you. Student behavior is arguably one of...
8 Things I Learned After Subbing for High School
(and why I won't likely return to high school) Most of time, I substitute teach in the elementary grades. It's the age range I used to teach full-time. It's my comfort zone,...
No Sub Plans Left? No Problem!
I've been substitute teaching for a while now, and I always knew there was a chance I'd be hit with one of the job's greatest challenges: no lesson plans left. In my...