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5 Hallowe’en Party Games

Are you having a Hallowe'en or Harvest party in your classroom? Here are 5 easy and fun games that don't require a lot of expensive equipment. Apple Stack - players try to stack as many apples on...

Excellent Art Gallery Field Trip

Last week I took my grade 5/6 class to the Cardinal Gallery (1231 Davenport Rd., Toronto) and it was excellent! They feature photography and gave a talk about the content and process of the...

Excellent Chocolate Factory Tour!

ChocoSol Traders at 1131 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto is an excellent place to have a chocolate factory tour! I took my grade 5/6 class there yesterday. The students got to see the kitchen, factory...

Business Cards for Substitute Teachers

What information should you include on your business card as a Substitute Teacher? Of course, you will have a business card; this is not ridiculous – this is 2023! Teachers, principals and office...

Lock Downs as a Substitute Teacher

A lock down is what happens in a school when there is someone or something dangerous in or near the school. It could be a bear near the school (if you live near bears) or someone with a gun. When...

Fire Drills as a Substitute Teacher

There are many fire drills at the end of September, the beginning of October in schools. When you arrive at a new school at the office in the morning, they tell you that there’s going to be a fire...