Preparing for a Substitute

Tools for the substitute

Your classroom will run more smoothly and substitutes will love working for you if you leave them data to make their day as your replacement a pleasant one.Create a Substitute File. Include:

• Name of VIP's - Principal, school secretary, regular classroom visitors
• Teachers to turn to if subs have problems
• Daily schedule time, day, recesses, etc.
• Children with special needs
• Children who go to special classes & times
• Where to find texts, lesson plans, supplies
• Procedures: Openings-Lunch-Dismissal Fire Drill-Discipline-Privileges-Student Illness
• Free time
• Additional information & instructions