Showing posts with label substitute teacher. Show all posts
Showing posts with label substitute teacher. Show all posts

Thursday, September 19, 2013

15 Lessons I Learned as a Substitute Teacher

15 Lessons I Learned as a Substitute Teacher

 

Photo of a substitute teacher with bad kids


This was written a while ago, but the information in it is pure gold. “Strange New Teachers” shares their experience as a newly graduated art teacher, working as a long term sub. 

 

I subbed in the art room after I retired, and I can so relate to so much of what is in this post. 

 

Jan’s rule #1 for preparing for a sub:  Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.  I.e., don’t leave them junky lesson plans that you wouldn’t even teach yourself. Give them more information than less.)

 

Here’s where you can find this blog post:  15 Lessons I Learned as a Substitute Teacher


Resources for Early Finishers     .99 @ TPT


One thing I always want to have on hand for my sub is a list of things for kids to do if they finish early. Included in my arsenal of activities, I have on hand printed worksheets of quick art projects. Click on these to check them out: