Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Navigate any classroom situation with confidence!   As a substitute teacher, you have the powers of a superhero. Who else could teach sixth grade math one day and then transform into a sub for the kindergarten gym instructor the next? What other educator bravely goes into work not knowing what subject or grade he or she will teach that day and still manages a smile? But even superheroes need a little help—that is where this book comes in. The Organized Teacher’s Guide to Substitute Teaching is the only guide that gives you the tips and strategies to not only survive a day of strangers but actually create an impact in the classroom. Appropriate for grades kindergarten through eighth, this bible for substitute teachers will get you through the entire school day, even if the regular teacher did not leave lesson plans! Among hundreds of valuable ideas, The Organized Teacher’s Guide to Substitute Teaching offers: •A guide to making your own Substitute Teacher Tool Kit, filled with items you will need throughout your day•In-depth information about each grade level so you know what to expect, no matter what class you're assigned•Core curriculum activities, writing assignments, and projects specifically targeted to each grade level•Sponge activities, games, and fillers designed to help you fill the time until class transitions or before the end of the day•Advice on how to keep calm and in control even if students try to test your limits•Accessible interactive online content with ready-to-print templates and worksheets 

Table of Contents:
Preface Chapter 1 Getting off to a good start Survival kit Supplies Activities Reading strategies Story writing Games and activities Plans Morning routines Morning message Attendance Morning chat Day-to-day substitute teaching Lesson plans The classroom aide Parent connections Long-term substitute teaching Lesson plans The classroom aide Parent connections Chapter 2 Behavior management The classroom behavior management system Behavior interview Your own behavior management system Rules and consequences Suggestions for classroom rules and consequences Managing classroom behavior Kindergarten First grade Second grade Third grade Fourth grade Fifth grade Sixth grade Middle school High school Showing you care Chapter 3 Kindergarten (5–6 years old) Kindergartners—Who are they? What are they learning? Reading Writing Math Social studies Science Activities for each curricular area Reading activities Writing activities Math activities Social studies activities Science activities Suggested books for kindergarten Suggested websites for kindergarten Link a picture book across the curriculum Chapter 4 First grade (6–7 years old) First graders—Who are they? What are they learning? Reading Writing Math Social studies Science Activities for each curricular area Reading activities Writing activities Math activities Social studies activities Science activities Suggested books for first grade Suggested websites for first grade Link a picture book across the curriculum Chapter 5 Second grade (7–8 years old) Second graders—Who are they? What are they learning? Reading Writing Math Social studies Science Activities for each curricular area Reading activities Writing activities Math activities Social studies activities Science activities Suggested books for second grade Suggested websites for second grade Link a picture book across the curriculum Chapter 6 Third grade (8–9 years old) Third graders—Who are they? What are they learning? Reading Writing Math Social studies Science Activities for each curricular area Reading activities Writing activities Math activities Social studies activities Science activities Suggested books for third grade Suggested websites for third grade Link a picture book across the curriculum Chapter 7 Fourth grade (9–10 years old) Fourth graders—Who are they? What are they learning? Reading Writing Math Social studies Science Activities for each curricular area Reading activities Writing activities Math activities Social studies activities Science activities Suggested books for fourth grade Suggested websites for fourth grade Link a picture book across the curriculum Chapter 8 Fifth grade (10–11 years old) Fifth graders—Who are they? What are they learning? Reading Writing Math Social studies Science Activities for each curricular area Reading activities Writing activities Math activities Social studies activities Science activities Suggested books for fifth grade Suggested websites for fifth grade Link a picture book across the curriculum Chapter 9 Sixth grade (11–12 years old) Sixth graders—Who are they? What are they learning? Reading Writing Math Social studies Science Activities for each curricular area Reading activities Writing activities Math activities Social studies activities Science activities Suggested books for sixth grade Suggested websites for sixth grade Link a picture book across the curriculum Chapter 10 Secondary Grades (13–18 years old) Secondary students (seventh through twelfth graders)—Who are they? What are they learning? Reading Writing Math Social studies Science Activities for each curricular area Reading activities Writing activities Math activities Social studies activities Science activities Discussion activities Socratic method Technology for secondary grades Technology as a support Building Technology Suggested books for secondary grades Chapter 11 Professionalism Being professional Dos and Don’ts Dos Don’ts The day’s agenda, step-by-step Getting called to substitute teach Tips for a successful day School and office culture Parking Logistics Scheduling Restroom use Lunch Growth and sharing Choice of assignment School log Self-evaluation Chapter 12 Extra activities and fillers Sponge activities Lower grades Upper grades Writing activities Story starters Mini-books Geography activities Maps Art activities Physical education activities Your own PE kit Physical education fillers Traditional playground games Indoor games Health activities appendix 1 Reading appendix 2 Math appendix 3 Writing Templates Index to templates