Free Substitute Lesson Plans for Elementary
Whether you have to be out of the classroom because you’re sick or taking a personal day, making sub plans is the last thing that you want to worry about. Now, creating sub plans can be stress-free by using no-prep substitute lesson plans. In this post, you’ll learn how to:
prepare for your substitute with a few clicks and some copies
provide resources your sub will appreciate
If you haven’t already, go back to read my post Why You Should Throw Away Your Substitute Binder, for other ways to make preparing for your sub effortless.
What to Put in Your Substitute Lesson Plans
Not sure what to include in your sub plans? Follow these tips to make being out of the classroom a success.
Decide Activities
You may prefer to continue teaching district curriculum or leave supplemental lessons. I prefer to leave activities that are as engaging as possible in order to prevent behavior challenges.
2. Create Lesson Plan
Create a lesson plan that explains how and when to do each activity.
Your sub doesn’t need a scripted lesson plan. Remember to keep it simple.
I like to use Google Slides to provide my sub with easily accessible links to books and videos, The slides also serve as a visual reminder of the daily activities.
3. Make Copies
Gather all your resources and make your copies. You can put a sticky note on each activity indicating when it will be completed.
4. Finalize Plans
Make sure your lesson plans are printed as well as a class roster to take attendance.
Wrap-Up
Making sub plans doesn’t have to create added stress. Use the free sub plans to prepare for your substitute in minutes.
Print your activities and make copies.
Leave the Google Slides to guide your sub throughout the day.
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