3 Keys for Effectively Teaching All Ages as a Substitute
I’m lucky to be teaching all kinds of different ages of students in various schools. In fact, there’s only one age group I haven’t taught-- and that’s high school. I’ve subbed for...
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5 Habits for Saner Substitute Teaching
"I know..." she shook her head and mustered a pitying smile at me when I suggested substitute teaching as means for occasional extra income while raising little ones. "I just could not...
How to Stay Organized as a Substitute Teacher
It's essential to stay organized as a substitute teacher-- how else will you be able to show up on time to be your very best part-time teacher nomad self? Imagine you're finally...
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...
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...
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...
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...