A recap of subbing in the ’22-’23 school year
It's halfway through May, and I've decided to round out my substitute teaching year. (There are two times a year I won't sub if I don't have to: late May and early...
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How to Plan for the Summer as a Substitute
Ah, the sweetness of a soon-to-be summer. Through hazes of humid air, excitements over celebrations and barbecues and time off out of the school system can have even the substitutes-- especially the...
How to Prioritize Classroom Safety in Your Substitute Plans
Teachers: Safety for all involved in the school, from the students and staff to visiting parents, is a nonnegotiable. Maybe you do prioritize classroom safety while you're there, but you may not...
A day in a life of a (mostly) stay-at-home-mom
I've been hesitant to put up this post, because haven't enough stay-at-home-mom bloggers shared with us their experiences in motherhood? But I realize you haven't heard my version of the events. And...
Is Substitute Teaching Worth It?
If you're looking for a side job or extra income, substitute teaching may look like a good option for you. But is it really worth your time and effort compared to other...
Life goals I accomplished when I left teaching (the first time)
I left teaching twice-- both times because I wanted to focus on specific life goals. In my last post, I detailed the goals I had my first time leaving, after three years...
How to Minimize Stress While Substitute Teaching
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...
Making money as a stay-at-home-mom
Even though I substitute teach, most of my time is devoted to being a stay-at-home mom. I found out early on that others have misconceptions about the role of a SAHM and...
Our Top 3 Tactics For Living Off One Income
Trying to afford staying home with my baby full-time often feels like Michael Scott asking the accounting department to just crunch the numbers again. Find a salary somewhere in there! But despite...
5 Best Time Fillers for Elementary Substitute Teachers
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...
5 Key Phrases for a Smooth Substitute Teaching Day
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...