BEST SUBSTITUE TEACHER TIPS! I have had a ton of subbing experience and I know t can be super overwhelming! Here are some tips and tricks to make you subbing experience as successful as possible! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!
When Subbing 1. 2:45 Use a timer mechanism for transitions....show the students, and tell them you better be done. Use a whistle also...if the school permits. - If kids are wasting your time, use the phone to show them that you are wasting their time. - Claim you will talk to the teacher or parents or principal at the end of the day about misbehaving students. 2. 4:15 Leave notes to teacher about good students, bad students, who did what. Let the students know you are making notes also. Leave your phone number and a note to the classroom teacher 3. 5:30 Have a folder in case no Lesson Plan Left for you. - Folder contains Silent reading. Let students read a book in their Library. If get through lesson fast also....silent reading is useful - Read aloud, especially youngsters. Either bring them to carpet or read in front of the class. - Writing prompts 2nd grade and above. - If you can have any super powers....and ask them to share in front the class. - 1st grade, youtube Just Dance or gonoodle and have kids do exercises. Simon says. - Any grade, blank bingo sheet; 20 to 30 copies; - 9 out of 10 times every class has individual whiteboards. Have students use them to spell words and do math. 4. If eventually going to be a teacher, get to know administration and staff. Make those connections. Best way to get a job. Talk to principal about behavior problems. Show you care. 5. 12:20 Leave the room clean so the teacher will appreciate it the next day. 6. Breathe..it's scary and overwhelming. Not easy. Okay to fail...and okay if you don't get through all the material. If lessons blows up, that is fine...just breathe.
@@malake4980 I do it for a number of reasons. I do it for myself, so I may remember in the future and also, make notes. It's a good way to reference things in the future also. I also copy what I wrote, copy the url and make an image of the video and paste it all into a word document. It;s how and why I leave the notes above. It's my technique and I am glad you find it useful. Sometimes I may interpret what is being said differently than you. Good luck.
I pay attention to how students treat me, but I'm also aware of how adults treat me. If they don't treat me right, then I'm not coming back to that school.
As a new sub, I found that subbing in an elementary school is so much work. I worked my butt off trying to follow the lesson plans while managing misbehavior in the classroom. I was also asked to do yard duty, help supervise in the cafeteria, and supervise the front of the school after school was over. I barely had time to pee and even lost my appetize because I was so busy. The pay wasn't even worth it for me.
I absolutely vouch for using a timer when waiting for their attention. In the morning I tell them, "whatever number this timer gets to, that's how long we're staying after school today." Then after lunch I say, "I'll be nice...if, at the end of the day, the timer is still less than one minute, I'll round it down to zero." In the one month that I've been subbing, I've never had it pass one minute.
One of the 1st thing I learned during my first week of Subbing...introduce yourself to the other Teachers in the grade that your are covering!!! For Subs that are not provided a Sub Plan, those other teachers are your parachute for the day! Do not be afraid to reach out to them, they are extremely helpful! Ask them what they have planned for the day, and would it be possible for you to have a copy of their lesson...chances are, they are covering the same content or topic! Don't panic, the students can smell fear! 🤣
I agree! I just recently subbed a kinder class that had no sub plans. Luckily, I went and talked to the other kinder teachers and they came in with binders of worksheets, books, and even a copy of their lesson plans. They were super helpful
I finished my 1st year in teaching last year. This year, I've decided that being a substitute teacher is my job. I'm subbing special education classes. I mostly support teacher aides and open and close the activities.
For cleaning up the class at the end of the day, maybe take a photo of what it looks like in the morning before the kids file in. Thanks! This is great.
Please please pleeeaaaasse make a video to help out those who are student teaching and will be in their own classroom in the next year or two! Maybe a “what I wish I knew” video or “tips for first year teachers at the beginning of the year” or something like that!
I am so nervous, but I keep telling myself "I can do hard things" and "I am capable of doing anything God puts in my path". I was a preschool teacher but am becoming a sub to get experience in an elementary school before student teaching in the future. This video really helped me out a lot. Thank you for your channel
But God did not put it in your path. We live in a very fallen world "where time and chance happen to us all". These things are caused by evil in the world. Do you actually believe that God causes these evil things to happen? I was assaulted five times in the classroom. Did God do that? Certainly not.
Leah you can do hard things and whatever the Lord has placed in your path is meant to make you a better and stronger child of His. God Bless You and Keep On Going! You got this! ✝️❤
Thank you for the simple, but important tips! I particularly liked your “raise your phone ” technique. I’ll be starting in July after 20 years of military service.
I'm 19 and studying to be a teacher! I just got hired as a substitute teacher for the school district. Being only 19 I'm excited but also terrified so this helps so much! Thank you!!
@@monique7885 Pretty well! I personally found a love for all grades, but some classes can be a little overwhelming. Just act confident and don't show that you are nervous. Good luck!
@@simplyshaye1114 some things just get better as you get experience. If you get hired on as a substitute it's best to take every possible opening you can so you gain more experience
I just finished my first week of middle school subbing and I'm not going back. I had to call security twice on this kid who said the purpose of black history month is "for us to get revenge on the white people." He strangled this kid with his own hoodie and then came back after they released him to harass my class again. He wasn't even in my class the second time.
I'm subbing for the first time this week at the local school. I'm excited and nervous. I know that the classroom management will be the most challenging part of the day. Thanks for the tips!!
Hello! I hope you had a successful first day. I'm up for an interview to become a sub, I have no experience but I love kids and really value education. I was wondering if you could maybe detail the type of questions you were asked and how you responded to them? I really have no clue what to expect! Thanks a bunch!
It's been two years since you posted this; I'm looking at potentially becoming a substitute teacher, but have zero class room experience, and my A.A.S. is not educational at all. This video is internet gold, and has helped me so so much. Funny enough, it actually made me more excited to give it a try.
I listen to music. Talk to the kids. Go with the flow. Take them out. Like do whatever. Let them draw. Subbing is the best job. I don’t do middle school though. I even love special needs. Some need attention. I give it to them.
Subs are very much appreciated! I recently retired from teaching and started subbing almost right away (believe it or not). It's good to be in a classroom without having the multitude of responsibilities that a teacher of record has. And, I know that the teacher who is out and other teachers really appreciate my presence. Instead of all of the frustration I had in the classroom, it has mostly been very positive and enjoyable!
This is my first view of your video and I have to say you seem so authentic and such a lovely person! Thank you for such great tips, I definitely needed them for my first day being a sub next week, your class is so lucky to have you! Lots of love, A x
Omg. You are so specific, resourceful and helpful! You’re tone is super supportive and calm. I hope you make more videos!! This is one of my fav vids on yt with teacher tips! Thank you!!!
Thank you for making this video! I just graduated in May and started subbing last month. Your tips for a backup activity folder were very helpful, and I'm going to put something together like that soon! Subbing has been challenging for me so far, but I've had some amazing students so far that make it all worth it. Thanks again!
March 24, 2022: awesome video! The cell phone tip works to perfection. I recently retired from juvenile probation after working for 20 years. 18 of the 20 years, I work intensive probation with the juveniles which need more strict and structured supervision. Recently, I started subbing and tried the cell phone tip with class and it worked very good. Thanks
Thanks so much for this video!! I just started subbing as a new teacher since I have a 6 month gap as well and I needed to hear the “just breathe” after today!!
This is an awesome video! I'm beginning to supply teach at my children's elementary school this year, and even though I'm excited I'm also COMPLETELY FREAKING OUT. Haha. Your video helped calm me down. Thanks a bunch! Also, as a side note, thank you for showing the fearful side of subbing. I feel like a lot of videos kind of gloss over just how SCARY subbing can be! Kudos for your honesty!
Thanks for putting this information out there. I'm going to be subbing this fall, and although I have worked as a special ed para for 7 years, I've never been in charge of a big classroom. It is a little bit terrifying, but I'm sure these tips will help me be successful!
I watched this vid right before my first day in a classroom. It's been a couple weeks now and I just did my second day. This was super helpful the 1st time and reassuring the 2nd time. It was terrifying, but I gritted my teeth and did it and it ended up not being all that bad. Stressful for sure, but that will wain with time of course. Thank you so much for helping ease my entry into the world of subbing. As hard as it is right now, it's so rewarding..
I start subbing tomorrow, and even though I've volunteered and done the after school program for 8 years now I am petrified! I think I have watched this 4-5 times (it's also how I found you like a year ago!). Thank you for this!
These are amazing tips you shared. I'm about to start my second year of substitute teaching and I learned the hard way about not having a sub bag or folder. I had to substitute for the music teacher one day and I have no musical talent whatsoever! The program the teacher left me required codes and a password, which I didn't have. The first class of the day was just me attempting to sing as they played instruments. I was doing horribly at the song and forgetting the words so I yelled "PLAY LOUDER!" and we eventually got through it. LOL! I will never be caught off guard like that again!
Ooou, I just did a video on substitute teaching as well. I think it’s super important to make videos talking about this. I subbed for a bit as well. It really does help build those tips and tricks that you can use in your classroom.
Lol I love your behavior management tips!! I have been subbing a few years and currently in the process of getting my credential. When I first started subbing I swear they threw me to the sharks because i had no guidance whatsoever. I had to just learn as I went which was hard anyways I ended up on your channel because I am always looking for tips and ideas for teaching. Thanks for taking the time to share your tips.
I'm glad for your last minute of this video. I just did my first week casual teaching and found myself spending a significant amount of time on behavioural management (I did similar strategies that you mentioned). Classroom management is a big part of our day as a casual. It is often hard to get all the work done.
Kinda got choked up at the end when you said that substitute teachers are appreciated. As a sub who had a rough day today in the classroom, I needed to hear it.
thank you so much for posting this. I’m just getting into substituting and have zero experience in the classroom so I’m feeling very nervous as I prepare for my first day!!!!!
Love these tips! The timer! Emergency folder! Note for teacher with specifics. Read aloud. Writing prompts. Go Noodle, just dance, blank bingo sheets, get to know admins and staff and principals, tidy up at end of day.
Such a wonderful and practical presentation! Thank you! My teaching has always been undergrad... my foray into K-12 starts next week! Exciting for sure, and less terrifying now that I have your guidance. Again, thank you.
I'm so grateful for this video because I 'am planning to be a substitute teacher before I can be a full time teacher because right now, I am currently studying for my praxis. Wish me luck!
rewatching this to get ideas for when I supply in grade 6/7/8 classes. The classroom management techniques need to be totally different from K-5! I always set expectations etc, but with older students it tends to crumble by the afternoon. I will be trying out the phone timer to hold them accountable!!
Thank you. I’ve been eligible to substitute teach for 15 years but finally worked up the nerve to do so. I have two educators in my family (Principal and Special Ed) and they’ve been giving the side-eye all these years. I’ll be dipping my toe once my 30-day permit is approved. I’ll also be back for your nuggets of wisdom.
I just got my license to sub, nearing 40 and I decided to sub for a bit before taking the bigger life changing plunge of becoming a teacher. I've been watching and reading everything I could to prepare myself, still feel like I'm continuously under prepared. I haven't had my first day/class yet, but I know that day will come. Thank you for this video, it's one of the more helpful ones I've found so far.
NQT looking to go into supply teaching. Haven’t been in a classroom since December 2020. Feeling less confident about going back to teaching a class by myself! But your video has motivated me to just go for it. Thank you!
I was hired out of college and never was a substitute but I can imagine how hard it must be. My school has a sub shortage and so often teachers are asked to cover classes to help out, and even that is so stressful! I love what you said about getting the room cleaned up-- YES! When I come in after being out and the room is organized and clean it makes me SO happy and relieved!! Great video :)
Thank you 😊... I'm a school counselor, Just graduated June 2020 and in this Covid-19, I decided to take subbing to get to know my schools and hopefully a full-time counselor job in the near future. I very much appreciate all your tips... I'm not as scared ❤️
I'm a 9th grader writing a book and in it is a stariotypical substitute who gets bullied by the class. I happend to stumble upon this video looking for pranks that the children of my fictional classroom could pull the sub, but instead I found someone giving advice to subs who have to deal with kids like my fictional ones. I thought it would be interesting to put my self in the shoes of a miserable teacher and see how it goes. To anyone who cared enough to read my comment, hi and thanks for reading. Goodbye.
Great, super helpful vid for me. Done my first 6 days of subbing and my gawd it is tough!!! I will keep trying. Thanks for this resource!! From Australia.
Divide and conquer. That's what you learn as a Sub. The time is limited, and I believe your first responsibilty is making sure that the lessons left by the original teacher are followed and completed. The rest is children skills, and that's easier said then done. Keep a sense of humor, and instill order Also use the kids who are reasonably responsible because,chances are, they know the routine. Remember that they're basically good kids. If you believe otherwise, don't bother doing this. An idle kid gets into mischief, bring along some extra work to keep them occupied. Get good relations with other Teacher's at an assignment
I came across your video hoping to find some helpful tips. Today was my first day as a substitute in a kinder classroom. I could not get the students to listen to me one bit and it was VERY overwhelming. Luckily I was able to finish through the lesson plan but WOW what a day. I love all your tips and now that I think about it I could have gone more in to detail with the note I left the teacher. I'm trying not to be so hard on myself especially since this is my first time but I feel like such a failure when it comes to behavior management.
THAT'S NORMAL!!! You will become more comfortable and it will get easier. Kinder is TOUGH especially if you don't have any classroom experience! Hang in there :)
Yes. And I don’t mind cleaning the teachers desk, but when you ask the kids over and over again to clean up their space and they outright refuse to do it, then it’s just not going to get done. I am not going to go back after each one of them and pick up after them when I have been asking them to do that all day. That is something that I feel should be left for the full-time teacher to see how they did so she can ask them why they left their mess the next day.
You are so funny, but I love the way you keep things blunt as well. I have transitioned from the corporate world to subbing. My first assignment this morning is PE at a middle school. Hope I do well! Love your vids! Great and helpful info.🌸
thank you thank you thank you!!! I just finished student teaching, and I am for some reason TERRIFIED of beginning subbing. This made me slightly less terrified.
"Ahhh" ... Breathing, simply because my first day is approaching. These tips really help so much! I packed a bag with a checklist and extra activities just in case! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 🙌
Lovely video.. I’m a qualified teacher and after a 5 year long break from teaching have re-registered and and just started casual relief teaching (substitute teaching). In Australia you have to be a qualified teacher to be a substitute teacher. It’s been really nerve-wracking even as a qualified and somewhat experienced teacher. You don’t know the school and are trying to make a really good impression, I feel constantly on edge! I couldn’t even imagine doing substitute teaching with no teaching experience - wow! Videos like this really help! Thank you ❤️
Thank you very much for this video I’m from the UK and could potentially start as a sub tomorrow. Not sure what to think but this was a great help very grateful for what you do. 😊
THANK YOU for this video! Now that I have some classroom experiences I know how to implement some of your tips. One thing I do have trouble with though is remembering names. I can pick up a few, but for the rest I draw a blank.
I have my first sub shift tomorrow and it’s been nearly a decade since I’ve been in a high school classroom. Love your attitude in this video 😂 thanks for all the tips
I’ve never subbed before and I just got hired as one, I’m very excited but super nervous too. It’s something I’ve always wanted to try and luckily the local schools are pretty desperate for subs so they are giving me a chance lol. Thank you for this video, it’s really gonna help me 😊
