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1. Change your voice – talk in a high, squeaky voice or in a low, rumbly voice. Speak very quietly or say one word very loudly in the middle of the sentence. They will often look over and laugh. 2....

Getting students on your side in the first few minutes of the day is the best way to have a great day substitute teaching. Here are a few of my favourites to get you started! 1. Sharks pee through...

1. Be patient – the students don’t know the routines yet and it will take them longer to do everything. They aren’t purposely trying to annoy you (usually)! 2. Have fun – the students will be...

(After everyone is sitting quietly because I bribed them – oops – I mean - offered them incentives). Hi – my name is Ms. Yuill, prouncounced like, “You’ll do your homemwork”. (Only teachers laugh at...

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...

1. Sleep in (this may involve teaching your children how to get their own breakfast). Put the alarm clock away! Also see: afternoon naps. 2. Take a course – I know it’s not as exciting as sleeping...

I saw a former student today at a friend's church.  I taught him gr. 8 music and dance.  He's now in grade 10.  It's fun to see former students.  Although, sometimes it's a bit shocking ... like the...