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Substitute Teaching Tips

Being a substitute teacher is a tough job, but someone's got to do it. How to be the best you can be every day, no matter what school you're at or how the students are behaving.
Be A Happy And Successful Substitute Teacher
How to have a pleasant, productive day as a substitute teacher and be asked to return.
How to Host a Substitute Teacher
Use these tips to facilitate a happy, productive day for any substitute teacher you host in your classroom.
Ice Breakers for Getting to Know Your Students
Get to know your new students quickly through these Ice Breaker activities perfect for elementary school students.
Teaching Job Headquarters
Use these comprehensive resources to find a teaching job as quickly as possible.
Lesson Plan Headquarters - To Stash In Your Emergency Subbing Folder
Unfortunately, not every teacher is meticulous about leaving detailed and functional lesson plans for their substitute teachers. In the imperfect world of subbing, you need your own collection of lesson plans at your fingertips in order to stay one step ahead of the unpredictable game.
How to Substitute Teach
A quick and effective guide to how to have a pleasant, productive day and be asked to return.
How to Find a Teaching Job
Your time as a substitute is key in your path to finding a permanent teaching position.
Substitute Teacher Survival Site
Practical and quick, this site gives you the down and dirty to help you be successful on a daily basis.
Substitute Teaching - Tricks of the Trade
Notes and suggestions from a real sub.

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