Substitute teacher supplies

All easy things around your house or on Amazon that you need in your substitute teacher bag to get you through the day and keep calm and carry on.

Whether you need to take attendance or whip up activities when you're missing lesson plans, here's what to bring in your sub to-go bag to be prepared for a great day.

One of the things I’ve learned a lot about through trial and error is what things I need to bring with me on the job. Ideally, everythi...

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When I first started out, I tried to make sure my sub would do everything that I would do if I was there. This was probably pretty stressful for the sub, and it was frustrating for me to return to work and see that things were not completed or hadn’t even been started at all. DON’T MAKE IT COMPLICATED. Your sub isn’t you. I Here's a helpful checklist I like to use to make sure all of my sub bases are covered! I run a very scheduled ship, but one or two off days won’t kill my class. Even when…

These quick substitute teacher activities can be used when you are in a pinch! They require no tech, no copies - nothing! Learn more here!

Prepare for the school year with this adorable "While You Were Away" printable! Perfect for substitute teachers or anyone filling in for a permanent teacher. This whimsical design will charm anyone! This is a DIGITAL download. Print as many as you want!

A substitute teacher has to be prepared for anything. Here is a glimpse into what I carry for jobs. I have supplies, snacks, water, rewards like stickers and certificates, emergency items like gloves and bandaids, business cards, extra lessons for the appropriate grade level, name plates for desks, and a "While you were out" form for the permanent teacher.