Substitute Classroom Management Tips - Tips for Subs

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In today's video I share with you some of my own personal tips for managing a class when you are a substitute, but also I crowd-sourced some tips from veteran teachers + substitute teachers.
Leave a comment below, which tip did you find the most helpful?

[@jakethiringer1698]

More Sub tips I learned from my experience. 1 - Write your name on the board if you haven't subbed for those kids (in a while). It's hard for them to remember your name if you only say it once. 2 - Introduce yourself, tell them your career background, your connection to the school, if you know their regular teacher, etc. It helps the kids to know a little bit about who you are. I like to let each of the kids ask one question about myself I answer truthfully. (I set ground rules about what is appropriate to ask) As they do, they have to say their name. 3 - Keep the kids alive. Yes that is such a low bar, but honestly if it is just a one day sub job, making sure that nobody has their bodies or their feelings hurt is what the admin cares about the most, even if you are not able to get to a ton of the content. 4 - "Hip Hip" "Hooray" is a great simple call and response if you are only in the class for one day. 5 - Leave the classroom teacher a note and tell the class ahead of time that you will. 6 - Don't be shy about calling the office, ask neighboring teacher, or even the students if you have a question. 7 - Sprinkle in periodic games, it is a good motivation (do this worksheet for 15 minutes and then we will play a game) 8 - Arrive early. You want time to find/ read any sub plans/ turn on the computer, etc. before the kids arrive. 9 - Have fun! Subbing can be intimidating, especially for people who like routine and knowing what's going on (most teachers) but most kids will be respectful and enjoyable and subbing can be a great experience!

[@3peaksclassroom]

These are all awesome tips - Writing your name on the board is so good to remember. Such a simple thing but you're right, we often forget and it's easy to just throw your name up :). Thanks for commenting!

[@marjiew]

Thank you, this is helpful! I am starting my journey as a sub this week and I have literally no idea what I'm doing... but I was a flight attendant for quite some time, so I think that if I can handle adults at their worst, school aged children will be a piece of cake! :)

[@SlyFox93]

@@marjiewI hope it’s going well for you. 😊

[@livcaitbff]

I can’t get the kids quiet enough to do any of this 😢

[@graciesnyder4628]

I have been subbing for a couple weeks and I can’t get the students to stop talking long enough mention a game!

[@jessiecarlson8492]

Me today. High school. Idk what to do.

[@livcaitbff]

Same. I get them quiet for literally 3 seconds before they’re talking again. It’s exhausting

[@MolyMo-tt4yi]

😆 I know. I watched videos and read things. But nothing prepared me

[@marjiew]

Thank you!! I am beginning to sub next week and I have literally no idea what I'm doing! This video was SUPER helpful!

[@angjhh]

same!

[@ljbertini8794]

Same here!

[@davidalberty8951]

Same!

[@CherieNorquay]

Same

[@kelliecollet6781]

I just started subbing and am excited to try the tips mentioned in this video. Thank you!! 💜💕

[@abbadacedda469]

Very impressive with such a quick turn around on a viewer request! I love it. 😊

[@agsheena]

Thanks for the tips!

[@user-cv1yu8np2t]

Love your positive personality and all you do in the different areas of teaching.

[@3peaksclassroom]

You are so kind! Thanks for being here and leaving a lovely comment :)

[@paramedicchrisbookseries]

Thank you for all you do

[@sondraswenson6835]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the video and the very good tips.

[@3peaksclassroom]

Thanks for the video suggestion and loyalty! Anytime :)

[@asrarjathbelashyalak]

I applied this job and I’m practicing to have idea I really thank you so much your video help me a lot

[@3peaksclassroom]

I'm so glad!

[@leilaghafari9911]

Thanks so much 💫💫💫💫💫

[@XSocialMisfitX]

My backpack is so heavy. I bring my own everything. I dont want to go through teachers things.

[@radvibes]

Yeah I try to learn their names but they really need to spend the entire classtime doing the assigments the teacher left for them to do.

[@TheBLGL]

😂

[@pinkkittymusic]

I am new to subbing so thank you for the tips. I always bring books, write notes and my rule is simply whatever your teacher says, goes for me too. Unfortunately, learning the students names quickly and building a relationship though conversation is difficult for me as I am deaf (in mainstream classrooms) so I cannot hear how a student names are pronounced and I rely visual information to get information from the students. Because of this, I tend to be more focused and strict on following the day plan left and the academic content.

[@3peaksclassroom]

Thank you so much for leaving a comment - I really appreciate your perspective! I agree with you, being strict on the rules is definitely going to be the best way to manage the class - this is something I cover in my tips for class management episode as well ❤️ thanks for being here ❤️

[@suzanneedmonds1566]

If you are subbing for elementary classes then seating charts are a very useful way of learning names. Before the students arrive I will make a very rough diagram of the classroom and if names are on desks write them in on my seating chart or when the students arrive and are eating breakfast or working on a warm up walk around the classroom and ask each student their name to write on my seating chart. I then often use my seating chart to jot down notes through the day, check off students who have participated in class or have had a turn at helping you etc. For relationship building and depending on the age of the students I would have them write down then answer questions about themselves e.g. What is your favourite food? Who is your favourite tv character? and also draw a picture of what they want to be when they grow up. You would write your own answers on the board or display using a doc cam.

[@pinkkittymusic]

@suzanneedmonds1566 Thank you so much for all the tips. I will draw out a seating chart if the teacher hasn't left one already. I always note the students who help out or participate in class.

[@maritesang3579]

@@suzanneedmonds1566a❤

[@sarahcohen3844]

I just started subbing. I seem to get worse with every gig. The last time, I was teaching art, and I made the mistake of using scissors, construction paper, glue and markers. It was a disaster.

[@3peaksclassroom]

😂😂

[@MolyMo-tt4yi]

It’s incredibly hard. So I feel you

[@Stephswoodpile]

Where can I get this wand?

[@3peaksclassroom]

I grabbed mine from Scholastic Book Order - The Teacher Supplies section

[@suzanneedmonds1566]

I found some on Etsy, different designs too including a treble clef