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Substitute Teaching

Okay, I prefer the title part-time teacher nomad. Here I document my adventures, misfortunes and tips on substitute teaching while balancing motherhood and various other life undertakings. Take a look!

  • March 2, 2023

How to Minimize Stress While Substitute Teaching

How to minimize stress while substitute teaching. The title among scattered school supplies

Substitute teaching has to rank in the uppermost echelons of the random/chaotic jobs list. With each assignment, one is being catapulted into the unknown-- a new classroom, new set of kids (or...

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  • February 15, 2023

5 Best Time Fillers for Elementary Substitute Teachers

Time Fillers for Subbing in Elementary Classrooms. The title amongst scattered school supplies.

Teachers and subs know the pain of an unfilled minute in the classroom. Your carefully crafted delicate classroom ecosystem that was once manageable can suddenly tip into a chaotic descent. For substitutes...

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  • February 13, 2023

5 Key Phrases for a Smooth Substitute Teaching Day

Title: 5 Phrases for Smooth Subbing in Elementary Classrooms

As substitutes, we never know what the day holds, but with a few strategic, handy phrases, we can set up an environment for success. Managing student and classroom behavior is an unavoidable...

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Charmaine
Charmaine

Former Teacher ☼ Substitute ☼ Writer ☼ Mom

Recent Posts

  • A photo of a smiling math YouTube teacher

    A Balancing Act: From Teacher to Mom to YouTuber

    May 23, 2025
  • A mom and substitute teacher going for a walk with her daughter!

    Life as a Postpartum Substitute Teacher: What It’s Really Like

    May 13, 2025
  • A teacher smiling happily with smiley faces and daisies in the background.

    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
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