tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597084383031304990.post504925797129754099..comments2024-01-04T02:44:04.687-08:00Comments on Journey of a Substitute Teacher: Lessons for a Substitute Journey of a Substitute Teacher (Ms. T)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14130444612954523341noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597084383031304990.post-49625473155470942242013-11-20T02:39:51.576-08:002013-11-20T02:39:51.576-08:00I LOVE this post! As a substitute I want to teach,...I LOVE this post! As a substitute I want to teach, not just baby sit! Most of my teachers will leave plans, but sometimes they are way too detailed; will not work in the time frame; way too confusing or is something you just know will allow the students to get WAY too distracted! I love when teacher's don't leave any work as I always take work with me, but of course this usually happens when I don't bring in much. Subs actually do do a lot of planning and it's a thankless job so thanks for giving us all a shout out! <br /><br />missdanielsadventures.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836243721641406011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597084383031304990.post-16971323322456015792013-11-19T16:37:19.029-08:002013-11-19T16:37:19.029-08:00I will be subbing for the very first time tomorrow...I will be subbing for the very first time tomorrow in a full day kinder class. I'm pretty excited, but even more nervous that it will be one of those "no lesson plans" type of sub gig. I've gone through my kids book shelf and tossed in some of my favorite go-to stories, made a list of some finger plays that I remember, and am searching for some extra activities just in case. (If I have them, I won't need them, but I'd hate the alternative!) <br /><br />Thanks for your blog, I'm already gleaning some good ideas!Diane Connhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319953598877520924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597084383031304990.post-43364750917736430792013-11-13T08:04:57.184-08:002013-11-13T08:04:57.184-08:00I am new to subbing - and I am dreading the day I ...I am new to subbing - and I am dreading the day I walk in to no lesson plans. But I have taken your advice and I am prepared with my own bag of lessons and stuff (mostly from your TPT store) to hopefully get me through the day. Thanks so much !cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835788867759404240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597084383031304990.post-3564898092154328222013-11-12T13:53:56.978-08:002013-11-12T13:53:56.978-08:00Well said! Thanks for giving a shout to all us sub...Well said! Thanks for giving a shout to all us subs who can and want to teach and not busy work to waste the day. Thanks. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17027670899604707229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597084383031304990.post-71513473824734046402013-11-12T07:33:27.140-08:002013-11-12T07:33:27.140-08:00I've been teaching for 20 years, but I remembe...I've been teaching for 20 years, but I remember my subbing days and they were SO much harder! I was stressed about finding the school, then finding the classroom, then understanding the plans left, then the kids were ready to pounce, had to work through breaks to keep up, then stay after marking everything! All the respect in the world for you. <br />As far as planning, I leave everything organized so there's no hunting or wondering. Then in the note I say "...and if any of the stuff I left is a big pain in the butt, feel free to do anything you want!" lol...I really don't mind what gets done as long as everyone has a nice day. <br />Hugs to you!<br />Susanna<br /><a href="http://whimsyworkshop.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow">Whimsy Workshop Teaching</a><br />Whimsy Workshop Teachinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435637341910015061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597084383031304990.post-74326357866783662422013-11-12T07:07:29.235-08:002013-11-12T07:07:29.235-08:00I am a sub and I have had days with no lesson plan...I am a sub and I have had days with no lesson plans (only when the teacher is deathly sick!) and days with lesson plans that are so detailed I feel like I should just read them to the students! I like the plans that give the sub some time to just talk with the students so that they see you as a person not "just another sub". It is harder to follow some lesson plans when you get to the high school classes but the students will help you out if needed. I love subbing and when I see those complaints from teachers I want to tell them; we are not you and will teach differently but we will teach your students, that is why we do what we love. Great blog subject. Thank youdkbsubbeavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760698438296090989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597084383031304990.post-17903046091019149652013-11-12T06:00:58.304-08:002013-11-12T06:00:58.304-08:00I love this post! I was a sub for awhile and I usu...I love this post! I was a sub for awhile and I usually had plans but I did have the occasional scramble day where a teacher would help. I can't believe some teachers wouldn't leave any! I do feel undervalued sometimes because we are teachers and CAN do those things but now being a classroom teacher I understand the other side as well and since I'm new I don't know my subs but I at least would be prepared!<br /><br />Amber<br /><a href="http://sssteaching.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">SSSTeaching</a>Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15345657577994684539noreply@blogger.com