Doodling lessons, tours of the pyramids and cool science experiments are a few of the activities available online, along with things kids can do off-line! If the kids are bored and you're out of...
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School Extended into Summer?
Will the school year be extended into July due to time lost from the effects of the coronavirus ? We do not know yet but it is wise to prepare for this very real possibility. I understand that...
10 De-escalation Techniques
Nobody wants a violent situation in their classroom. So when you see a student escalating towards violence, here are some techniques you can use to de-escalate the situation. 1. Allow the student to...
Cyber Baiting – What to Do
Cyber Baiting is when students bait a teacher or another student into an outburst, film it and then post the video online. It is important to be aware that this can happen and to know what to do. 1....
Pompeii – People Frozen in Time Gets Students’ Attention
Sometimes I need to get the student’s attention at the beginning of the lesson. Sometimes I need to get their attention back so we can go on with the activity or another activity. Here’s one...
A Good Week Substitute Teaching
One of the benefits of Substitute Teaching is that sometimes, you can have a really good week. I had one this past week. I took Monday off, because I could. The rest of the days, I had no less than...
Business Card Etiquette for Substitute Teachers
1. Have a Business Card – you are a professional who people want to contact in order to hire for other jobs. This is not ridiculous – this is 2020! 2. Make sure your name, contact information and...
A Typical Year Substitute Teaching
September – there’s no work – may as well go on vacation! October – time to reconnect with Principals and Teachers you know! November – December – Lots of work – yay! January – Very little work –...