It is common for young children not to make it to the toilet in time once in a while. Even older children can get into trouble from time to time. For this reason, it is a good idea to ask parents to...
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Teaching Students About Forgiveness
Forgiving others is an important part of being a healthy person. Forgiving others is also difficult. As teachers, we have opportunities to help our students with this, so here are some tips for...
4 Indigenous Read Alouds with Links to Activities
Perhaps the teacher was called away on an emergency and didn't leave lesson plans or perhaps you have some extra time at the end of the day or perhaps you are covering a sick leave and would like to...
Side Gigs for Substitute Teachers
You want to be a teacher and yet you do not make enough money as a substitute teacher to cover your expenses. You can't get another 9-5 job because you need to be available to substitute teach. What...
When is it Time to Say Goodbye to a Mentor?
Although some mentorships are life long, it is more common to have a mentor for a season. How do we know when that season has come to an end? The time that you set for the mentor/mentee relationship...
Maximizing the Benefit of a Mentor as a Substitute Teacher
Just because I have a mentor doesn't mean I will benefit from their help. I need to be intentional about meeting with them, implementing their advice and asking more questions. Here are a few ways...
What to Look for in a Mentor for Substitute Teachers
You've decided to find a mentor because you are in your first few years as a Substitute Teacher. What should you look for? They should have experience as a Substitute Teacher. They may be a...
How to Find a Mentor as a Substitute Teacher
It is rare for substitute teachers to have a mentor their first year (or more) of substitute teaching while it is common for permanent teachers to have a mentor their first years of teaching. As a...