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...
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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...
How Substitute Teachers Can Get “Regular” Schools
By "Regular" I mean go to the same school often. As a Substitute Teacher, it is easier to go to the same 2-3 schools over and over as opposed to going to a different school every day. So, how do you...
5 Exciting September Activities for Substitute Teachers
There is often not much call for Substitute Teachers in September. So how do you advance your career and get work in September? 1. Sleep in – your Employment Insurance hasn’t run out yet – why sweat...