Hey everyone!
Substitute Preparedness is back! I gave my monthly button a little face lift :)
Do you like it? I like it because it has my pic so now you can see me lol.
Along with a new button, I decided that there would be a newer format for my series. I'll still have a freebie. The first half of the year it'll be math and then in June I'll switch to reading. If you joined me last year, then you'll know I have a dice roll for most of my freebies. After this year, it should be finished with the seasons/holidays :)
Getting back to the format, I've pretty much covered sub tub and sub prep stuff. I'm going to try to be more of a monthly/timely tips. Sub tips, events/holidays of the month, and ideas for the class for the month. Plus my freebie.
So, let's get this party started!
My teaching tip for January...the kids will most likely be hyper from vacation. Stay strong with behavior management! Maybe spruce up your existing system. For example, if the kids are trying to earn 10 points (or however many) for an earned activity, maybe change what it looks like. 10 snowflakes, mystery prize, or whatever! I know some friends are doing Whole Brain Teaching, so the management part with the smiley face/frowny face points could be something to try.
Holidays or events this month (beginning of Feb.)?
- MLK's Birthday - Jan. 20
- Chinese New Year -Jan. 31
- Black History Month- The month of February
- Groundhog's Day- February 2
Sub tip this month: Make sure you have new and fresh stuff in your sub bag! New year, new stuff.
And now for the freebie! Since the Chinese New Year is at the end of the month, I'd thought I'd make a dice activity pack for that.
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here or the cover for the freebie. Enjoy :)