TEACHERS & SUBSTITUTES: It is passed mid-April and I know we are ALL needing a bit of a break right about now! Leaving clear notes and organized classroom information for our substitutes is an absolute must… especially this time of year. These substitute forms are perfect for adding to your Sub Binder! Click here, or ... Read More about FREE Sub Report Forms
Today I'll be sharing why I think substitute binders are so important and what information you should include in your "sub tub."
Never feel unprepared for a substitute again with this sub binder for special ed teachers. You can rest easy on your day off. Learn more at Mrs. D's Corner.
This editable sub binder is perfect to have on hand for any time you need a sub! Just fill out these forms for your substitute binder or substitute folder, and all of the information your sub will need about your class will be in one place for your sub to refer to. These ink-friendly, editable forms are perfect for everything from last-minute sick days to long-term substitutes. I know how stressful it is to plan for a sub. The last thing you want to worry about when you are away is that your sub won't know how to run your class! Rest easy knowing that everything will run smoothly when you have these forms ready to go! THE EDITABLE SUB BINDER NOW INCLUDES THE GOOGLE SLIDES VERSION, TOO! SAVE OVER 40% WHEN YOU PURCHASE THE POWERPOINT AND GOOGLE SLIDES VERSIONS OF THE SUB-BINDER. NEW! Check out the matching Ultimate Teacher Planner! ➡️FILL YOUR SUB TUB WITH THE BEST-SELLING SUB-PLAN BUNDLE FOR YOUR GRADE LEVEL BELOW!⬅️ Pre-K Sub Plans Kindergarten Sub Plans 1st Grade Sub Plans 2nd Grade Sub Plans 3rd Grade Sub Plans 4th Grade Sub Plans 5th Grade Sub Plans 6th Grade Sub Plans Need single subjects only? Grab just ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies with my departmentalized sub plans for grades 1-6! ARE YOU PREPARING FOR A MATERNITY LEAVE OR OTHER LONG-TERM ABSENCE? You can save when you purchase this short-term sub binder with my long-term sub binder and planner! CLICK HERE TO GRAB THE COMPLETE SHORT AND LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE BINDER SET! To use the PowerPoint version, you will need to download two fonts. Directions and links are included! If you prefer the original editable PDF with fonts embedded, that is included as well. You have the option to choose! :) Please note that you will need PowerPoint in order to access the most up-to-date version of the substitute binder! You will also need two fonts if you want the text that you type to match the rest of the sub-binder. The fonts are free, and directions are included within the resource. :) What's included in the Sub Binder? Type your name onto this cute, colorful editable binder cover! Step-by-step, detailed instructions will help you get your sub binder going in no time! We walk you through how to fill out the editable sections of the PDF with form-filling instructions. The instructions also tell you how to change the font and text size, if you so desire. Pre-made divider pages are now included for the following sections: Important School Schedules, Class & School Information, Classroom & Behavior Management, Our Classroom Procedures, Anything Else You May Need, and Emergency Sub Plans. (Note: sub plans aren't included, this is just the divider page.) In addition, several editable divider pages are included, so you can create whatever divider pages you'd like! Divider sections plus editable binder tabs so you can organize as you, please! Binder spines are included for 1", 1.5", and 2" binders. You can choose whether to use the version where you add your name (Your Name's Substitute Binder) or just a plain one that says "Substitute Binder." Instructions for the editable seating chart (in a separate PowerPoint) are included, as are blank pages if you'd rather hand draw your seating chart (or if you aren't tech savvy). The back cover is also included, with a text box to write an editable note on it. There is an editable table of contents for your sub, rather than you. I pre-typed everything that is included in the binder and the dividers as I organized it. You can tweak it if you decide to make any changes. A note to substitute welcomes them to the class and gives a brief overview of the information the forms include. You can edit the contents of the blue box as you’d like or leave it as is. Just sign your name! You can fill in the bell schedule so your sub knows which bells to listen for. In the school schedule, you type in the activity and time for each transition throughout the day. If you have an early dismissal day or other schedules, you can fill out an alternate schedule for that. I also included a specials schedule for you to type in the dates and times for various specials- such as P.E., music, computers, library, etc. Fill in some basic school & staff info about the school as well as staff your sub will want to know. Classroom Info including the number of students, student helpers, and where to find various items. The customizable class list so that you can type the boys' names on one side and the girls' names on the other, in alphabetical order, or however you, please. Two columns are included, so you can fit all your students easily and organize them as you would like. You could also leave one side blank for notes if you prefer. Do whatever works best for you and your class! Let your sub know about important information for individual student contract info & pullouts such as those on behavior contracts or those who may be pulled out for resource or speech. Make sure your sub knows student health info & other student needs such as student allergies, medications, or special needs. Let your sub know the class rules & behavior management plan so that they know what to do when a student is acting out. Attention prompts & transition procedures so that your sub knows what signals are used to get students on track and procedures such as lining up, etc. Procedures for arrival & dismissal routines Procedures for getting attendance to the office as well as bathroom/hall pass procedures. Lunchtime, line-up procedures, etc., as well as special procedures for assemblies. Let your sub know the emergency procedures for a drill or an actual emergency event. Let the sub know the indoor recess and natural disaster procedures for either a drill or if an emergency happens while you are away. You can also note indoor recess procedures for severe weather conditions. Instructions for differentiation, if you want your sub to differentiate any of the lessons for certain students, you can give directions here. If you are using lesson plans that are pre-written (including my Ready to Go Sub Plans), note any lesson adjustments that you would like made to the lesson plans. Add any additional notes that you would like to make for your sub. How did your day go? End-of-Day Form, you can leave this form for your sub to fill out at the end of the day so you know how it went. An easy classroom management tool, substitute punch cards that any sub can use! You can decide on incentives and how they are used. Bonuses included in the zip file with your purchase: Editable seating chart PowerPoints Two editable seating chart PowerPoints are included! Please refer to the instructions in the main document before using them. Horizontal and vertical versions are included, with three pre-made layouts in each. Choose the one closest to yours as a starting point, then drag and drop to make it your own! Color coding instructions are also included. EXTRA-EDITABLE Sub Binder Section PDFs Bonus PDFs are included with editable headers. The main document is mostly editable, but the headers are not. So if you'd like to add any sections or change the wording on the headers, just open one of these to create new pages to add to your binder. There are editable schedule pages as well as the main binder page formats. Download the preview file to see all of the contents of this product! If you have any questions before purchasing, feel free to leave me a question in my Q&A or email me at [email protected]. Want a THEMED version of the sub binder? 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Read for tips for preparing for a sub! 5 tips to help everything go as smooth as possible for substitute teachers.
Never feel unprepared for a substitute again with this sub binder for special ed teachers. You can rest easy on your day off. Learn more at Mrs. D's Corner.
Get ready for 5 simple tips that will transform setting up your substitute teacher plans from a daunting task to a breeze.
These free printable substitute teacher forms and sub binder template are perfect for teachers! Simply download, fill in infor, print, and you're good to go!
TEACHERS & SUBSTITUTES: It is passed mid-April and I know we are ALL needing a bit of a break right about now! Leaving clear notes and organized classroom information for our substitutes is an absolute must… especially this time of year. These substitute forms are perfect for adding to your Sub Binder! Click here, or ... Read More about FREE Sub Report Forms
Save time planning for a sub with this ultimate SUB TUB, SUB BINDER and planning template. DOWNLOAD a Free lesson plan template to make planning easy
Wife Teacher Mommy's emergency sub plans can help you be prepared before an absence occurs. Check out our guide to sub plans and browse our resources today!
One of my LEAST favorite things about teaching has always been preparing for a sub. Let's be honest, I never fully prepared for a sub until the night before or (gasp!) morning of the day I was going to be absent. Michaela from Especially Education and I remember those days, and we have worked together
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These pre-k & preschool sub plans include easy to follow, no prep lesson that will engage your students in real learning while you are out!
One of my LEAST favorite things about teaching has always been preparing for a sub. Let's be honest, I never fully prepared for a sub until the night before or (gasp!) morning of the day I was going to be absent. Michaela from Especially Education and I remember those days, and we have worked together
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Since I will be out tomorrow for a dentist appointment, I figured this would be a good time to post about my sub binder. If there is one organizational thing that I'm proud of, it's my sub binder. Let's face it - subs have a tough enough time as it is without going into a classroom where they don't know the daily procedures and expectations. So I try to make it as easy and painless as possible for my guest teachers. I keep my sub binder on the chalkboard near my desk so it's visible in case of an emergency. My kids also know where it is. When I know I'm prepping my room for a sub, I put it on my desk. I recently made my binder nice and colorful. My intro is just a welcome with basic information such as which teachers can help with lessons, and which students are helpful. After that starts my daily procedures. My Daily Procedures section is several pages long. I want to make sure that the information is there in case they need it. But I think with the font size, spacing, and sub-headings, it's not too overwhelming. My Classroom Management page explain my attention signal, rewards, and consequences. I also have a quick run-down of the daily schedule. Emergency procedures for fire drills, etc. I include a list of which students are pulled on each day (for academic support, speech, etc), as well as a map of the school. On the map I highlighted important room, and drew arrows showing how to get inside the building from our portables. In rare circumstances, I may be so sick I am unable to get to my classroom to prepare for a sub. Though it is unlikely to happen, and I haven't ever had to use it, I have emergency plans laid out just in case. At the back of the binder I have time fillers such as word searches just in case my class finishes their work early. I also have a form that I leave for the subs where they can leave notes for me and tell me about their day. This is a link to get to my sub binder word document. As with the sub plan template, I took out some identifying information for privacy's sake, which is marked in red. Yup, I'm proud. :)
It is time for Wishlist Wednesday because tomorrow is a SITE WIDE TPT SALE!!! Everything in my TpT store will be 20% off plus enter the code HEROES at checkout to get 28% off the total! I get so pumped up for the sales so that I can stock up for things for my own classroom from the awesome music teachers I follow on tpt as well as grab the clip art, fonts and backgrounds that have been sitting on my wishlist for a while. I'm linking up with Mrs. Miracle's Music Room for this Wish List Wednesday! For this post I will give you peak at something from my store that you might want to wishlist or snatch up during the sale as well as some of the things that are on my wishlist to purchase. 1) From my store - with a Love and Logic Training and KMEA coming up this week, I thought it would be a good idea (for myself) to put together a real deal sub tub. I made some recordings of my kid's favorite singing games, included the game directions and created some children's literature mini lessons. I also typed up a nice "emergencies/drills" page and created a daily schedule that was easier to look at at a glance than our master schedule. I should have created all of this a LONG time ago, but I always put off sub plans and end up scrounging around the night before I need a sub, or when I have to call in sick, I usually have just left a CD of action songs, a video (I know...yuck), but it takes SO LONG to write sub plans and it is so frustrating to reinvent the wheel each time then come back and find that the sub didn't know how to run anything or just did their own thing (and not a music thing), or let them have a free for all on the instruments. If you want to check out my sub plans, you can see them here: 5 children's literature mini lessons 14 singing game recordings, lyrics, and game directions Checklists for subs to check if they used a movie or book so it is not repeated the next time(s) you have a sub. Editable sub binder pages for schedule, procedures, drills, technology, where to find materials, student leaders, singing games kids know well enough to play with subs, or other sub activities you want to add A place for subs to let you know what each grade accomplished and if there were any really helpful kiddos or any issues. Links to lots of books and videos that are great to leave for subs. For the books I tried to find ones that are spoken or come with a CD recording. I also included suggested grade levels and concepts that they can be used for, so if you are currently working on "Instruments of the Orchestra" or "Composers", etc. the sub can build on that 2. On my wishlist for MIOSM is this pennant banner from Jena Hudson. It will go with my "Wild About Music" theme! 3. This has been on my wishlist for a long time, but now I have a few uses for it in mind, so I think it is time to purchase this instrument clip art set from Dancing Crayon Designs. What's on your wishlist for the sale?
Most teachers would agree taking a sick or person day is harder than actually being at work. Writing music sub plans and preparing music sub tubs and music sub binders are so hard, especially in music and other specials! Use this plan and the work is done for you! 14 MB | 12 pages
Absences happen and it's always a good idea to have a 'Sub Binder' put together before the fact - especially in the event of an unexpected absence. This "While You Were Out..." communication form is a great staple to keep in your sub materials. The consistent format helps your substitute zero in on the important info/highlights you're looking for when returning to the classroom and actually having a specific form in the packet will help to ensure that you receive a note from the substitute!
Hey everyone! Ms. T here and ready to help you get that sub tub ready so you don't have to fret. Funny that Fern talked about getting your desk ready for a sub and being organized, because this is a great segue! 1. Sub Tub basics I can tell you it is a sub's not so fun reality when they go in a class and there are no lesson plans. We understand that sometimes emergencies happen, but you can prepare as much as you can with a sub tub (or box/binder). Some teachers I sub for have these all set up. It has the class procedures, behavior management, phone numbers of teachers/school employees, and a generic sub plan. Sometimes there are special read aloud books and activities tucked in, that aren't normally done on a regular basis, that make things even more special. I even subbed for a teacher that five days worth of stuff ready just in case! 2. Have a seating chart (if your class is set up that way) and a class roster. It's super helpful as a sub to be able to memorize a few names or to jot down notes of super helpful kids or the kids that need reminders. 3.Get extra work ready just in case. Whether it's a word search, an extra worksheet, fun books to read, an art activity, etc., having extra work is always helpful. I know I'd rather have too much stuff to do than not enough. If you don't have a sub that often, an art activity may seem extra special. 4.A schedule of the day. I know that teachers can't always stick straight to the schedule, but to have a general idea and to know when the important times that cannot be missed are, it's very helpful. 5.A list of your management tips. I can be in many different schools and a lot of them have similar behavior management styles but there are different ones. One school has everyone clap to get attention, some teachers have a bell, chimes, word signal, etc. Some teachers have behavior cards, punch cards, clips, etc. It's nice to know what you do for behavior management and how you get the kids' attention. Familiarity and routine for the kids also helps the day go smoother for both them and the sub! Some of these may seem very basic, but when they come together, become a great sub plan for your substitutes! On my blog, I do have some sub tub freebies. I did bring a freebie over here for you all! An editable one! Similar to my other sub binder but different design and it is editable!!!! ***Just insert a text box over what you want to type and you are set! *** Click https://www.dropbox.com/s/iary5ebc9g7beyh/editablesubbinderchevronanddots.pptx to grab it!
Wondering how to organize a sub tub? These tips will help you put together your sub tub in no time. No need to stress about sub plans!
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Emergency sub plan ideas and substitute binder tips. Organize your substitute binder and never have to worry about it again.
**DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW TO SEE EVERYTHING THAT IS INCLUDED!** Does it drive you crazy when you have to put together substitute information at the very last minute? I have solved this problem with my 55 page Ultimate Substitute Binder! All you have to do is assemble this binder at the beginning of each school year, throw it in your sub tub, and you are good to go! The only thing you will need to update before you are out is your lesson plans! IT'S THAT EASY!!!! PLUS....This is an entirely digital file so you could even edit what you need at home, email your documents to a team member for printing, and then they can present your substitute with an easy-to-use survival guide! What's Included: (All text fields are editable and everything besides the cover and section dividers are offered in COLOR and BLACK AND WHITE versions!!!) *Binder Cover Page *Coordinating Binder Spine *Section Dividers *Lesson Plan Templates (1 and 2 page options) *Classroom Forms (welcome letter, important class information quick guide, Where can I find? sheet, classroom rules and behavior rewards / consequences, classroom procedures, class list and student information, how we go home, substitute plans, seating chart options, school map, substitute notes, teacher notes) This digital download includes LIFETIME UPDATES! This means that anytime I add more goodies to this product, you will be notified so you can re-download the new items for FREE! If you are interested in my larger ULTIMATE Teacher Binder MEGA Bundle, it includes most of the items from this. You can view this product by clicking here. ❤ LET’S GET SOCIAL ❤ Visit me at the links below to find out more about my products, sales, giveaways, and much more! Lindsey’s Classroom Creations TPT Store Lindsey's Classroom Creations Facebook Page Lindsey’s Classroom on Instagram Lindsey's Classroom Creations Pinterest Page ❤ EARN TPT CREDITS!!!!!! ❤ Do you want to earn credits for your future Teachers Pay Teachers purchases? It’s so easy! Just provide feedback for every product you download and you will start earning credits towards your future purchases! It’s that simple! ❤ EDITABLE PRODUCTS ❤ Please note that if a product is editable, it will say so in the product title and description. Otherwise, the product is not editable. ❤ TERMS OF USE ❤ Please download a FREE copy of my current PERSONAL AND COMMERICAL Terms of Use here.
Knowing how to be a good substitute teacher can be tricky; there are lots of challenges to face. Here I offer some ideas through my own experience with elementary, middle, and high school students.
Having a sub binder and emergency lesson plans ready when you're not going to be in the classroom can make your sub's day a lot easier!
Wondering how to organize your sub tub or what to put in your emergency sub plans? I will show you how I plan out my entire year of substitute plans!
Ok, so I lied. I thought my previous post would be the last one before my surgery, but I just haaaaad to write one more :) I am going in at 3:00 today - eeeek! Here goes nothing! I left this little note for my sweeties on the Chit Chat board for my sub to read to them. I had two of them absolutely BAWLING as they left the room yesterday, saying that they just couldn't do it without me. Gosh they are so cute! One of them even brought me a "Get Well" gift full of yummy treats, magazines, and paintings she made to brighten my days. It totally made my day. As I mentioned the other day, I spent most of my time this week planning for my sub. I am a bit of a organizational perfectionist. I knew that I would not be able to leave unless I had everything setup perfectly. I have a sub binder that I keep in my room in case I am ever out for a day unexpectedly, but that just wouldn't do it for the whole week. This is the Sub Binder that I always keep in the room: And here is what I did for my sub this week: I organized everything by subject and labeled baskets for each. I put it all in order by day. So basically, all she has to do is pull the top thing out of every basket for the day. (This literally makes me want to jump for joy. I swear to you, I have an illness.) Pretty fabulous right?! I felt a million times better about leaving having everything ready for her. Earlier this week we finished up our Martin Luther King Jr. activities. We started by reading the book "The Crayon Box That Talked" by Shane Derolf. The book makes a fantastic addition to MLK Jr. lessons. It is about a box of crayons that is full of colors that do not get along. They don't know why they hate each other, but they just do. As the story goes on, the crayons begin realizing that they do like the other colors and that when they work together, they can make a beautiful picture! To introduce this, I gave each of the littles a blank piece of paper and asked them to draw a line down the middle. I then had them use only their pencil to draw a picture on the left side. It could be whatever they wanted it to be. After they finished, we looked at the pictures and discussed how we felt about them. The kids were so sad that they couldn't color with crayons! Next, I told them to make the exact same picture on the right side, but this time they could use as many colors as they wanted! They did such a fabulous job. We had a long discussion after about how beautiful the world can be when we all work together, just like the crayons! After completing this activity, the kids began realizing how special and unique each of them is and how working together makes the world a better place. Each child made a self portrait using a crayon template to add to our class "box of crayons". You can grab this activity FREEBIE by clicking the picture below And that's my 3 day week in a nutshell. I'm going to prepare myself now for this afternoon. And just so you know, I'm starving. I wasn't allowed to eat anything after midnight last night and now I am famished. I want to eat everything in my fridge, especially the pizza lunchables and doritos. I know, I know, I have the eating habits of a five year old. Sigh. Hope everyone is having a good day :) I'll give you an update as soon as I can! HUGS! OH YEAH! Don't forget about the fabulous SWEET Little Giveaway that I am excited to be a part of. Three lucky winners will win everything in this giveaway! Live, Laugh, I LOVE Kindergarten's Love Monsters Pack Learning with Mrs. Leeby's Love Bug Pack Fashion Craze Learning Days' Valentine's Day Short Vowel Bingo Pack Moore Fun in Kindergarten's Valentine Math Keepin It Kool in Kinderland's Candy Conversation Heart Estimate and Graph Activity Lovely Literacy & More's Heart Ten Frame, Valentine Long Vowel Sort, Valentine Addition and Subtraction Word Problems, and Valentine's Day Decor Mrs. Pauley's Kindergarten's Valentine's Day Literacy & Craft Activities First Grade Smiles' Valentine's Day Math and Literacy Activities Pack a Rafflecopter giveaway
I don't know about you, but I dread planning for a sub. Actually, I should say that I used to dread planning for a sub. I would spend a really long time planning and prepping and getting everything ready. I finally this year feel like I have perfected my sub plans {only after 8 years of teaching}. Let me show you what I do to make my life so much easier when planning and prepping for a sub. First of all, I have a sub tub. This idea isn't new. It isn't mine. I'm sure you have seen it. You just label a tub as your "sub tub." Easy right? Well, I want to talk to you about what is inside that sub tub that makes planning so much easier. The first most important thing I have is my sub binder. In it I put all the school and classroom information so I don't have to put that in my sub plans. I just write in my plans to review the information in the binder before the students arrive. I have hanging folders and then put file folders with the subject and time to teach it. Inside each folder I put the basic information about that subject. For example, in my calendar folder I keep my calendar prompt. It makes it so much easier to just plug in the activities for the day in the sub plans and then stick any copies in that file folder. Lastly, I always keep extra books and work in the back of the tub so that the sub can easily grab something if there is extra time. I went from spending hours planning for a sub to getting plans done pretty quickly. It has been a real time saver. If you enjoyed this bright idea, please consider joining me on Facebook or Instagram for other great ideas. For more bright ideas from other bloggers, please browse through the link-up below. An InLinkz Link-up
Most teachers would agree taking a sick or person day is harder than actually being at work. Writing sub plans and preparing sub tubs and sub binders are so hard, especially in music and other specials! 15 MB | 14 pages
Printable Center Posters Clip Chart Signs are the solution to manage your daycare, preschool, kindergarten centers, or first grade centers. These center signs are perfect for using as a center clip chart or center rotation board, hanging near the center itself, or a combination of all three uses. These printable center posters include teacher tips and tricks, centers signs title card, colored group cards (6 colors), and signs for each of the centers.
In the event of an illness or unplanned absence, a teacher can have no worries with a Sub Binder and Sub Tub. Create a binder with all the necessary printables to keep your students occupied during the day. Add your own materials to the binder. The binder comes with these tabs/dividers/sections: 1. Emergency Sub Plans Cover for binder 2. Dividers for subjects - Reading/ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Centers and Morning Work- All you need to do is add your handouts or supplies for the students. 3. Class Schedule 4. Additional Info (medical issues, who to contact in emergency) etc... 5. Class Roster with names for older students or pictures for younger students 6. Student schedules (students who may leave the room for assistance) 7. Where is it? 8. What to do if it happens? 9. Dismissal Info 10. The spine for the binder. 20 pages total
Buy this BIG bundle of kindergarten ELA sub plans to last you the entire year! Your students will LOVE the activities in the ELA lesson plans!
Prep for any absence with the substitute teacher binder! Use these editable forms to give the substitute teacher all the information needed!
