There are a million different factors that play into a class’s behavior. One of the biggest factors that comes into play is respect. We often look at a self-centric view of respect when we are de
In our last Substitute Forum for the year, we focused on motivators, icebreakers, filler activities and other things that we could do to engage students in the lesson. As a substitute teacher or p
With the official countdown to summer having begun, students become more distractible and often less engaged in class. This can become incredibly frustrating, especially as a substitute. Whether
“Can we have class outside today?” “Are you going to the game tonight?” “Summer can’t come fast enough!” As the school year comes to a close, keeping students engaged becomes more and more diffic
The day in the life of a substitute is always full of adventures and new experiences. You may work in a new building and new class everyday or you could sub in a couple particular schools/classroo
Since the 1780’s, America has been known for its diverse mix of cultural ideas and nationalities. We also find that cultural diversity in our classrooms.
One of the most disruptive times of the day continues to be transitions between classrooms or activities. If we are able to utilize the transition times to our benefit, this will help students say
Our first Substitute Forum went great! Thank you for all that attended. As a substitute, whether Teacher of Paraprofessional, a great deal of flexibility is required. You may be walking into any
Utilizing the power of physical presence in the classroom is one of the most underrated tools in the classroom management toolkit. Often times you don’t need to stop what you are doing to utilize