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Basic Classroom Management

Understanding how to handle a variety of classrooms will help you maintain a controlled learning environment.

Call and Response

Using Call and Response creates an energetic environment that positively engages the entire classroom.

Being a Guest Teacher in Art, Music, and PE

This SubTalk discusses tips for these specific classes because we don’t want you to be caught on the football field in heels!

Being Prepared for a School Emergency or Drill

A school emergency can strike at any time, which means Guest Teachers need to be prepared at all times.

Brain Break Ideas

Brain breaks help keep the classroom focused. Learn different ways students may exercise their brains and have fun!

Classroom Management in a Special Education Classroom

Learn ideas for adapting lesson plans to accommodate students with special needs.

Appropriate Touch in the Classroom

There is a role for social touching that’s simply a normal and healthy means of bonding. Watch for these strategies.

Building and Safety Procedures

Students safety and yours are the highest priority. Knowing building and safety procedures are essential for preparation in the classroom.

Be Positive and Optimistic

Learn how a positive mindset and an optimistic attitude can improve your substitute teaching experience!

Fostering Creativity

Modeling creativity is a great way to foster creativity within the classroom!

Engaging Disengaged Students

Holding the interest of students as a guest teacher can be a challenge. Follow along to learn tips and tricks!

Classroom Tips

Five simple classroom tips to help you be the very best Guest Teacher you can be!

Discipline and the Guest teacher

Disciplining students you just met may seem like a daunting task. Learn how you can become the authoritative figure children need.

Engaging Your Students

Engaged guest teachers engage all students in meaningful work and ensure students learn.

FERPA—What You Should Know

FERPA is the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act, enacted in 1974. Learn how FERPA affects you as a school employee.

How to Handle a Confrontational Student

Watch this SubTalk for ideas to help diffuse situations and prevent from escalating further.

Help I’m Not an English Teacher

Don’t panic when walking into an intimidating class! Take a deep breath, jump into the lesson plan, and ask the students for help!

How to Be a Preferred Sub

Becoming a preferred guest teacher can take time and consistency of effort. Learn for tips and benefits!

How to Use a Smartboard

Smartboards are becoming a commodity in the classroom, which means it’s helpful when guest teachers know how to use them.

Improving Your Classroom Presence

Classroom presence says a lot about you and conveys a message to the students. Learn how to show you are an authority figure.

Managing a High School Classroom

Check out this SubTalk to learn how to establish rules and structure right away to keep high school students on track!

School Terminology

Grab a pen and paper and learn many of the common school jargons to help you better understand school terminology.

Spring Time Will Come!

Rising temps mean rising absences. “All Hands on Deck”…We Need You!

Strategies for a Better Classroom

Watch this SubTalk for helpful tips to make your day in the classroom a little easier.

Social Media and Students

Being a professional means that you project the values of your profession when communicating with students.

Proactive Behavior Intervention

A guest teacher must be prepared to employ other strategies to address the challenging and disruptive behavior.

Surviving Your First Assignment

Watch this informative SubTalk and you will have a guide for surviving and thriving in your new role!

Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

Staying healthy is important for a guest teacher! Learn how to combat the cold and flu while in the classroom.

The Professional Guest Teacher

Hold yourself to a high personal standards and commit to excellence in all you do.

Winter Time Tips

Watch this SubTalk for a few simple tips to stay ahead of illness, poor weather, and even lost work opportunities!

Why Prepare a Bag of Tricks

Bag of tricks help keep students engaged and assist with classroom management. Learn what to pack in yours!