Preparing for a baby is hard, but prepping for maternity leave is a project too! Learn all the steps to a successful maternity leave.
Get organized and be prepared for any absences, long term leaves, maternity leave, etc, with these sub folder templates and lesson plan templates! Creating these helped make my transition for maternity leave last year seamless! There are so many options included in the sub folder templates, along with a cover and tabs to organize all of your classroom information for any substitute. All of the sub folder templates, lesson plan templates, and planning page templates are editable for you to customize to your classroom. Included Templates: Sub Folder Cover Page Sub Folder Tabs Class List Schedule Specials Schedule Student Information Student Birthdays Parent Information Student Technology Computer Passwords Behavior Management (2 styles) Classroom Procedures (2styles) Classroom Supplies Health Information Class Phone Extensions Emergency Procedures Additional Information Monday Dismissal Tuesday Dismissal Wednesday Dismissal Thursday Dismissal Friday Dismissal Dismissal Student of the Week Schedule Seating Chart Carpet Spots Seating Chart Table Spots Seating Chart Curriculum Cheat Sheet Reading Cheat Sheet Literacy Cheat Sheet Math Cheat Sheet Writing Cheat Sheet Phonics Cheat Sheet Science Cheat Sheet History Cheat Sheet Social Studies Cheat Sheet Literacy Centers Literacy Groups Math Centers Math Groups Sub Plans (3 styles)* Lesson Plans (3 styles)* Monthly Curriculum Map Sheets* Weekly Overview Lesson Plans* *These templates are available to be edited on Powerpoint and on Google Slides. I hope you find these templates as helpful in organizing and prepping as I have! Happy Teaching! XO, Melanie
The first day teaching after maternity leave can be tough. Use these easy, fun activities to ease back into teaching and enjoy time with your students.
I get it, and I want to help! When I had my first baby in July of 2011, I did EVERYTHING wrong. I had no idea how maternity leave worked for teachers, I didn’t know what questions to ask or what benefits I had available, and I ended up making LOTS of mistakes when it came to...Read More »
Tired of having to scrounge together plans at the last minute for a sub (especially one who usually can't teach your content!)? Going on maternity leave and need to leave some filler assignments for your long term sub? High School Choir Concert Program Project Age: Developed for high school, but could be adapted for middle school, middle/high school band, and any other ensemble that performs concerts. Included in your purchase: Instructions with details and requirements to share with students Example completed program for them to model after Google Sheet with columns designed to help them meet the requirements and visualize their concert order Printable rubric, with point designations for different levels of completion This is easily pushed out remotely, including a Google Doc with the instructions/sample program and a Google Sheet with 2 tabs (Visual Aid for Students and the Rubric). Simply email to your students and then you (or long term sub, etc) can print the rubrics or grade them online once the project is submitted.
Planning for a teacher maternity leave can seem daunting, but Wife Teacher Mommy can help you come up with a long-term plan so you can focus on your baby!
My final Maternity Leave post is on the plans I left for my substitute, Katie. I only had to leave 2 weeks and I fully trusted Katie with my students, as she has a music degree and seems very organized as well as receptive to my teaching style. I do know that others have to write plans for their entire leave but hopefully this post can at least help you get started with a few tips! -Write them early! I had to finish writing plans the week after Henry was born because I wasn't finished. I had one week done, thank goodness, but still had to write the 2nd week. Everyone had been telling me to get them done but I didn't think Henry would decide to come at 38 weeks and thought I had plenty of time! -Make your plans as similar to the way you teach as possible while still leaving room for your sub to make them their own. This can help ease the transition for students. I was also able to use a combination of the plans I left for Katie my first week back to see where kids were and then I didn't have to worry as much about finding time at home to plan for my 1st week back- I just had to adjust what I had already written. This made my first week back in my classroom much less stressful. -Give time limits for each activity as a guide, but also make it clear that timing is flexible. Especially the first week, when Katie was introducing herself, outlining her expectations, etc. I aired on the side of over-planning and figured whatever she didn't get to in the first 2 weeks she could use later! -Link all needed files directly to the plans document. Because I was leaving Katie my school computer I was able to link SMARTboard games, youtube videos of dances, etc. directly into my plans so she didn't have to go searching through my computer (though I did leave an explanation of how to navigate my folders as well). -Be very clear about what students know and what they need to know so that your sequence and year plan can stay as close to on track as possible. I made sure to always mention what we were calling rhythm patterns and unknown solfa in every place possible in the plans as a reminder. -Leave a lot of easy review games to get the sub started. This way students can get used to the sub, but the sub can get a feel for what my students knew and how successful they would be with each concept at the same time. SMARTboard games or matching games (like Stacks Of Love or Do You Wanna Build A Snowman from my TPT Store) are a great way for the substitute to informally assess the students. Some concepts had just been presented a week or two before I left because baby boy came early so the review games gave her an opportunity to see what aspects of these concepts really needed to be worked on. They can branch off as they learn more about your students and use their own musical background to help. I am hoping to learn a few new songs when I return. -Leave information on where things are located directly in the plans so your substitute doesn't have to search all over the room! -Give access to all your favorite lesson planning materials. I made sure that all my favorite books- like 150 American Folk Songs, American Methodology, my Susan Brumfield and Jill Trinka books, Game Plan and more- were all at school so Katie could use them as needed. One final tip with your plans- be okay with letting go. It is hard for a lot of us music teachers to let go of our classes and be gone for 2 months- worrying about the pacing of the curriculum, etc. While I was in contact with Katie my whole leave, I also had to just let her teach (and she did great)! She was able to focus on what she is really good at teaching, like instruments of the orchestra, rhythms, and vocab and my students did not suffer one bit from her different teaching style. My students had so much fun with her and are always really excited when she is subbing in the building for another teacher! If nothing else, you want students to LOVE music so that when you come back they are still excited about learning to read, write, play and move- and finding JOY in it all! I hope these tips help!
Planning on returning to work after maternity leave? Check out these 5 no prep lesson ideas to use when you return to the classroom.
6 Ways to Successfully Prepare for Maternity Leave From a Real Life Teacher.
One of the last things you want to think about as you're preparing for a new baby is all of the work you need to do to go on maternity leave. But, no one has ever regretted being organized and prepared for a leave of absence! And, this resource makes it extra simple to get ready for your long term sub and your maternity leave. What makes this resource different from other maternity leave resources? This download includes many of the same substitute binder forms that you are accustomed using in your classroom. But, this resource includes two things that make it a little different: Take your sub on a 'visual tour' of your most critical routines and procedures with the template pages included in this resource. Share pictures and step-by-step directions of your classroom job routine, dismissal routine, behavior management procedures, etc. This will make it so simple for your sub to step into your shoes and run your classroom with consistency! For my own maternity leave binder, rather than writing weekly lesson plans for all of the weeks I planned to be out, I included routines for each of my instruction blocks. I have included these pages in this download! My sub has a full page write up of my math teaching routines, reading block routines, etc. She also has my weekly routines page which gives her a quick, at-a-glance, look at a typical week in my room. (Spelling words go home on Mondays, Test on Fridays, Mystery Reader on Fridays, Math Fact quizzes on Tuesdays, etc.) This has made it easier for me to tell my sub what to do without having to write out detailed plans for each week! What does this download include? Binder Cover Thank You Page with important phone extensions Schedule Page Roster and Attendance Directions Dismissal Chart Need-to-Know Routines and Procedures Tech Support page with login and troubleshooting directions Student Info (severe allergies, accommodations, etc.) Week at-a-glance template Routines pages for each instructional block Classroom Jobs Page Student Behavior Page Homework + Grading Policies Page Class Birthdays Page Miscellaneous Notes Page All forms are completely editable. A Canva file and Powerpoint file are included in this download. ****************************************************************************************** Who created this product? Stephanie Sutherland has served as a classroom teacher for nine years in Tennessee public schools, with one year as an instructional coach. She has her BA in child psychology, and her Masters in Elementary Teaching. She enjoys creating resources for lessons that she has done in her own classroom in an attempt to make other teachers' lives easier. ****************************************************************************************** TERMS OF USE - © Stephanie Sutherland-The Simple Classroom Purchase of this digital download is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part) on the internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please contact me with any questions! [email protected]
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Planning your maternity or extended leave will be quick and easy with this fillable maternity leave binder. This long term/maternity sub planner is the perfect way to organize and prepare for a long-term sub for taking over your classroom. This sub binder will help you to prepare for an extended leave, long term sub, or maternity leave and includes over 70 editable classroom forms and templates, extended leave or maternity leave letter templates, binder covers, spines, and checklists. All forms are BLACK and WHITE for easy printing/copying. Templates include text boxes for you to type, print and go! Just type your own info on each form. This sub binder includes both FILLABLE PDF and FILLABLE GOOGLE SLIDES options! -Over 70 FILLABLE classroom forms and templates: About Our Class- Roster, Class list, Student snapshots Technology- Teacher and student username/ passwords School Info- Phone numbers, Where to find, Around the school Contact Info- Your info, Contacts in the school All About Our Classroom- Classroom management, Behavior management, Rules, Seating chart, Room layout, Policies, Homework, & more Our Schedule- Daily, Weekly, Monthly Specials Schedule Teacher Duties- Routines, Lunch, Bus, Testing, Recess Meetings - Upcoming Meetings and notes Our Staff and Programs- Programs, Related Services Policies and Procedures- First Aid, Medical Emergencies, Fire Drill, Severe Weather, Tornado, Earthquake, Lock Down, Safety Risk, Cleaning Subject Areas -8 Choices of Binder Covers and 1 and 2 inch Binder Spines (not editable) -2 Checklists (Planning for a leave and sub teacher manual- not editable) -7 Completely EDITABLE Letter Templates- Welcome, Gift for the Sub, Notifying parents of a leave, Notifying HR of a leave, Extending a leave, Returning from a leave, Resignation **This item is also included in the Maternity, Long Term, & Short Term Sub Binder Bundle.** You may also LOVE these TIME SAVERS! Student Planner for Organization, Notes, and Assignments Special Education Teacher Classroom Forms and Sub Teacher Binder Bundle Editable Field Trip Forms and Planning Pack Editable Calendar and Newsletters Check out these fun FINE MOTOR activities! Fine Motor Centers: Scissor Practice Station Fine Motor Centers: Pre-writing Lines and Shapes Station
A great post on how I planned and prepped ten weeks of lesson plans BEFORE I take my teacher maternity leave. Not taking leave soon? You will still find easy tips on long term unit planning and storage solutions for resources, stations and more!
Today, I am sharing tips and tricks for maternity leave! But first, let's face reality. There is a HUGE amount of responsibility placed upon teachers who are
Planning on returning to work after maternity leave? Check out these 5 no prep lesson ideas to use when you return to the classroom.
A great post on how I planned and prepped ten weeks of lesson plans BEFORE I take my teacher maternity leave. Not taking leave soon? You will still find easy tips on long term unit planning and storage solutions for resources, stations and more!
Art sub lesson plan ideas for kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Fun, easy, no prep and low prep. Perfect for emergency and maternity leave.
This editable long-term (maternity leave) lesson plan resource includes all the information that I left for my sub when I went on an extended leave. All information and resources are 100% editable so you can use these to create your own sub plans. This resource does not include lesson plans and materials (though I have included my Anne Frank Unit and editable pacing guides as a bonus in case you are able to use them) but rather all the forms and information you might want to leave for an extended leave. It also includes the daily, weekly, and monthly pacing guides that I left for my sub. You can simply replace the formatted files with your information and your unit plans. The following 100% editable sections are includes in this file: Notes to Teacher Long-Term Leave Sub Plans Important Information Daily Schedule General Layout of Each Class Period Grading Overview for Each Class Teaching Overview and Philosophy of Teaching (Classroom Management) 7th Grade ELA Weekly and Daily Pacing for Anne Frank Unit 8th Grade ELA Weekly and Daily Pacing for To Kill a Mockingbird Unit High School Creative Writing Weekly Pacing breakdown Middle School Books and Movies Elective Weekly Pacing breakdown Short Terms Lesson Plans Editable Information Forms BONUS: Anne Frank Unit BONUS: Editable ELA Pacing Guide
For the past couple of days I have been talking about how to prepare for maternity leave. I will be leaving for my second maternity leave at the end of September and I am kind of freaking out that it will still be back to school season. As soon as summer began, I dove into
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My editable and complete maternity leave sub plans and units for my twelve week leave from my middle school ELA teaching job.
For the past couple of days I have been talking about how to prepare for maternity leave. I will be leaving for my second maternity leave at the end of September and I am kind of freaking out that it will still be back to school season. As soon as summer began, I dove into
My editable and complete maternity leave sub plans and units for my twelve week leave from my middle school ELA teaching job.
Wife Teacher Mommy was created for sub plans! Our easy sub plans will make your sub planning and sub days run smoothly.
Today, I am sharing tips and tricks for maternity leave! But first, let's face reality. There is a HUGE amount of responsibility placed upon teachers who are
Having to plan for maternity leave can be stressful. This resource is for secondary teachers to plan everything needed to best prepare their long-term sub. This purchase includes: Editable maternity leave binder resources. Welcome letter. Emergency safety plans. Monthly calendar plans. Daily lesson plans. Teacher info page. Student info page. Classroom policies. Grading explanations.
This unit includes video lessons (housed on a google site) and a digital journal (google slide deck) perfect for distant learning, maternity leave, and flipped classrooms! Students will write a 4-entry journal from the point of view of a character stranded on an island. This is a guided creative writing unit that has requirements modeled and explained in each video lesson. Lessons included in the videos: Writing with imagery Including suspense in your writing Writing dialogue Write a flashback Developing internal conflict within a character And more! When this product is downloaded, you will have a pdf that has links to the website and student journal. Questions? I'd be happy to help. Contact me through Q & A. Looking for other writing units? Check out these other resources in my store! Descriptive Writing Project (3-day) Narrative Writing Unit (3-weeks) Don't Forget to click the "follow" button that is located next to my picture so that you can hear about sales and new products! Also, I would love to know how you like my product! Please leave feedback on any purchased products which can earn you points you can exchange for TPT credit to use toward future purchases. ©Write With Joy-Virtual Writing Lessons All rights reserved by author. Duplication limited to single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Planning your maternity or extended leave will be a breeze with this binder of resources that is editable in PowerPoint. All you have to do is decide between customizing a blank template or quick-editing an already filled-in version. No need to recreate the wheel! Plan to succeed! Check out my series of blog post about this binder by clicking HERE! Version 1: Original Version 2: Floral Version 3: Printer Friendly Version 4: House Plants FONTS NEEDED: KG Manhattan Script KG Blank Space Solid KG Beneath Your Beautiful Chunk Century Gothic *All the fonts above are free for personal use and can be download at Dafont.com or here at KG Fonts. THIS BINDER INCLUDES: Teacher Guide Binder Covers (one version says "Maternity Leave Binder" and the Other Says "Extended Leave Binder") Table of Contents Class List & Student Information Sheet Students by Name (Photo Roster) Student Accommodations Daily Schedule (includes specials schedules & push-in/pull-out times) Monthly Editable Calendar Computer Log-Ins Technology Communication Log Behavior System Forms Morning & Afternoon Routine Forms Room Guide Class Routines (bathroom, hallway, lining up, fire drill, snack, etc.) Class Jobs Bus List Class Newsletter Template Weekly Homework Template Monthly Homework Template Grading Information Sheets Curriculum Overview Sheets (by Subject) Lesson Plan Template Guided Reading Plan Templates Guided Math Plan Templates Extra Blank Page with Template set up for whatever else you may want to add! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Back to School Essentials Meet the Teacher Editable Kit Data Binder: Superheroes Theme Data Binder: Happy Kids Theme Interactive Notebooks Eat. Read. Think.
Basic: Maternity Leave/Long-Term Sub Binder This product includes all the pages needed to set up your maternity leave sub binder. As an educator due with a baby at the beginning of the school year, I needed a product that allowed me to input the most basic substitute information. I couldn't find anything out there that was simple AND helpful for teachers out at the beginning of the school year, so I created this product to help me with that! There are 4 different files in this product: a printable PDF that you can write on, a digital PowerPoint PDF that you can type on, a FULLY editable PowerPoint that allows you to add and delete to best meet the needs of your classroom, and a FULLY editable Google Slides link. Included in this set is: - Multiple Cover Options - Introduction Letter - Student Information Pages - Class Schedule Pages - Contact Information Pages - Class Management Pages - Class Procedure Pages - Technology Information Pages - Guided Reading + Guided Math Pages - Assessment and Grades Pages - Conference Pages - Report Card Pages - Lesson Plan Pages - Calendar Pages - AND real life examples that I am using for my own plans! Check out the preview to see a few examples of what this product includes! Be sure to follow my Instagram for the latest updates! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Feedback and Followers: Earn TPT credit toward future purchases by leaving feedback on your purchases. If you have enjoyed this product, I would greatly appreciate it if you would leave feedback in the Comments & Ratings section below! In addition, be sure to click the green star above to follow my store so you can receive all the latest product updates and freebies. Thank you for visiting my store!
Planning on returning to work after maternity leave? Check out these 5 no prep lesson ideas to use when you return to the classroom.
Out of all the topics I get emails about etc., this is probably the most popular… I have a lot of teacher-readers, and it seems everyone is looking for tips/advice on preparing for maternity leave and turning their classroom over to a long-term sub while they adjust to life with a new baby at home....Read More »
Use these cute and easy to use binders to plan your daily activities for your classroom. This binder includes so may forms to make planning easy for you and your sub. It provides you with TONS of pages to keep you organized and your sub informed! Simply print, hole punch, and put into a binder and you've got your lesson planner set for the year! This product is so easy to prepare and adorable! Everyone will be asking you where you got your planner and wanting it too. You save more than 20% by purchasing this bundle! Maternity Leave Binder Every page is editable except for the binder dividers and the cover. There are 98 editable pages in all! To edit, simply select a text box and type! I have also included an PDF version so if you don't want to type the information, you may also print and write it in! Included: -Cover -Dividers: Forms, Info, Plans, Guides -Attendance -Grades -Weekly Checklist -Communication Log -Intervention Log -Class Roster -Schedule -Specials Schedule -Restroom Breaks -Log-Ins -Class Rules -Parent Volunteers -Fire and Tornado Drills -Lockdowns -Weekly Info -Where Is It? (You list where they can find certain items in the room such as math manipulatives) -Contact Info (For you and your colleagues) -Take Home Papers -Student Information (This is where I list medical issues and other related things) -Reminders -Duties -Routines (Such as moving, restrooms, lunch, recess, and packing up) -Homework -Behavior -Interventions -IEP Information -Must Do -Intervention Resource Description -Intervention Schedule -Helper Schedule -Lesson Plan Template (2 page Layout) for each month and one generic -Subject titled pages where you may list detailed lesson plans and instructions: phonics, sight words, math, math facts, writing, reading, centers, recess, morning, dismissal, lunch, social studies, science, and other -Book Suggestions (This is where I list the week, skill, and books I use for that week) -Weekly Test Description -Reading Sequence -Sight Word Sequence -Phonics Sequence -Math Sequence -Science Sequence -Social Studies Sequence -Reading and Math Component Descriptions (Here is where I would provide a brief description of each component of my math and reading series.) **Please Note: You need PowerPoint in order to utilize the editable version. Also, the pages all include color but you of course may print in grayscale.** Lesson Planner Every page is editable except for the monthly dividers and some covers. There are 126 editable pages in all! To edit, simply add a text box and type! Check the preview to see what is included! Included: -Monthly Dividers (7 Variations AND bonus inspirational dividers!) -Monthly Calendar~ Updated for the 2018-2019 School Year -Weekly Lesson Plan Template (Color and Black and White Included) -Powerpoint Editable Lesson Plan Tempales- Simply add a text box, type in your plans, and print! -Intervention Template -Resources Templates (2) -Weekly Resources Templates (2) -Testing Schedule Template -Reading Groups Template -Math Groups Template -Parent Contact Log Template -Professional Development Log Template -Username and Password Log Template -Grading Record Sheet -Reading Level Recording sheet -Binder Covers (30 in all) *Additional binder covers, monthly dividers, and calendar were added July 2017* *Additional lesson template without the month title and corresponding clipart was added for those who would like to add it themselves on August 2017 **Please Note: You need PowerPoint in order to utilize the editable version.** Ultimate Lesson Planner | Lesson Plans | Lesson Planner | Melonheadz | Weekly Lesson Plans | Daily Lesson Plans | Planner | For Teachers | Ultimate Lesson Plans | Lesson Plan Template | Lesson Planner Template | Lesson Plan Pages | Lesson Plan Printing | Lesson Planner For Teachers | Lesson Planner for the Year | Lesson Planner Print | Lesson Planner Melonheadz | Yearly Lesson Planner | Weekly Lesson Planner
Preparing for maternity leave? These proven tips from teacher moms will help you get ready for your maternity leave now so you can enjoy your bundle of joy!
You’re almost ready! The baby is coming soon, and you’re tired but excited to get everything ready for your new addition at home. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of preparation that needs to be done at school as well. Getting ready for your maternity leave can be very stressful!If you follow me on Facebook, then you
Need an easy elementary or middle school art lesson plan for back to school....an emergency sub plan.....or a lesson for your sub folder? This low prep art sub plan can be printed out and handed to a substitute teacher ASAP. It can be emailed from home to the school office. You can also use this pro...
Artsonia Uploading by the Artists while I am on maternity leave!!!! It can be done, just remember that! First, I introduced the whole cla...
