How can I make substitute teaching fun?

From time to time, all substitute teachers find themselves with minutes to spare at the end of class….Ideas for Long-Term Substitute Teachers

1. Hold a class-wide review session.
2. Play ‘Celebrity’
3. Write a learning reflection about the day’s lessons.
4. Tell them a story.
5. Make them laugh.

What should I do on the last day of 5th grade?

These fun activities for the last day of school will send your students into summer with fantastic memories of the school year behind them!

• Take a meaningful walk.
• Play End-of-Year Classmates Bingo.
• List what you’ve learned from A to Z.
• Go to the beach.
• Roll & Chat.
• Pass the plate.
• Sign a T-shirt.
• Make ice cream.

What can a substitute teacher do when there is no lesson plan?

Substitutes: What To Do When the Teacher Doesn’t Leave a Lesson…

• Leaving a Substitute Teacher Hanging. Substitute teaching can be quite the challenge.
• Ask the Students.
• Have Go-To Resources on Hand.
• Play an Academic Game.
• Show a Movie.
• Open a Study Hall.
• Hold Realistic Objectives.

What should I do in 10 minutes in class?

So, what can you do to fill those pesky minutes? Here are my top ten favorite things to do:

• Play a Quick Review Game. I love to play learning games in my classroom, and the kids LOVE them too.
• Play Pico, Fermi, Bagel.
• Do a Brain Teaser.
• ABC Game.
• Show a Short Video.
• Do Some Whiteboard Art.
• How Many Can You Name?
• Play “Or”

Are you smarter than a 10 years old?

If, at any point during the game, the player chooses to drop out or is flunked out, they must face the camera and state, “I am not smarter than a/my 10 year old.” However, if the final question is answered correctly, the contestant has the opportunity to claim, “I am smarter than a/my 10 year old.”

Is 5th grade a hard year?

No one prepares you for the roller coaster of emotions, hormones, the fight for control – or lack there of. Parents, fifth grade is hard – for you and your child. But it’s a crucial year too – a delicate balance that can make or break the teenage years ahead. And this year I’m deciding to let my child fail.

How can I be a good substitute?

How to be a good substitute teacher

1. Arrive early.
2. Be understanding.
3. Use other teachers as a resource.
4. Maintain control of the classroom.
5. Bring your own supplies.
6. Consider any special needs students.
7. Have a backup plan.
8. Reward good behavior.

What are some good books to read as a substitute teacher?

17. Read books about substitute teachers with the students. We love The Berenstain Bears and the Substitute Teacher and Miss Nelson is Missing. 18. Be honest. “If I didn’t understand the math lesson (2nd grade for example), then I would just teach them something math related.

What are some tips for a substitute teaching job?

— Eric D. 12. Manage the classroom. Even substitute teachers have to manage the classroom. We love these classroom management tips, especially for substitutes, from The Cornerstone. 13. Bring your own supplies. Either in a backpack or a “just-in-case” bag. Check out suggestions for what to stock up on.

What is a 5th grade Emergency Sub Plan?

These 5th grade emergency sub plans are written to be a ready to go set of plans when that unexpected absence pops up. This is another free resource for teachers from The Curriculum Corner.

Is there a lesson plan waiting for substitute teachers?

Melissa Kelly, M.Ed., is a secondary school teacher, instructional designer, and the author of “The Everything New Teacher Book: A Survival Guide for the First Year and Beyond.” From time to time, substitute teachers will go to a classroom and find that there is no lesson plan waiting for them.