Life as Jenn

Here is my Sub binder.  You never know if you'll go into a classroom where a teacher has left plans on the desk or absolutely no plans.  Just be prepared no matter what the case may be for the day.  I came up/looked for lesson plans and activities for Pre-Kindergarten all the way through the 8th grade and also included answer keys for each packet or activity I created or found.  For each grade level there are lesson plans for reading, math, science, and social studies....

Here is what I have in my "bag of teacher tricks"

Starting from the left:

PEZ candy, stickers, foam stickers, and pencils - these are used for at the end of the day to reward those students that showed an amazing job.

Whistle on coil - Used of course for playground to round students up to get in line

Bucket of crayons, Mr. Sketch Markers, Glue sticks, fine tip markers chalk

So a few people have asked how my first day of subbing went. I am happy to report that the day went great! It was such a thrill to have this experience "back in the classroom". I was greeted with hugs from 18 little kindergartners and a lot of helpers . But I forgot how easy it was to get a class settled down and back to order when things don't really work out on the plans(computers and iPads weren't working properly in the class I was subbing for).

The substitute plans lef...

After searching on pinterest on different things for organizing tupperware, I decided that I didn't want to spend any money on the tools needed to make it fancy pants clean.  Instead, I chose to use plastic shoe boxes that I used in classroom to store books in for the classroom library.  Fortunately, they now serve a different purpose; Tupperware Lid Holder!  Yay!

This has gone on far too long!  I really need to organize this tupperware.  Worst.  Chore.  Ever.

No sub plans for today. Good thing I have my bag of teacher tricks! I will not let this get me down!

Update: The teacher showed up and told me that each of the math classes will only be working on a math packet and left me with just a schedule of the times the teacher has a class. 

I really winged it today, but I had a really great time helping the students with their math problems.  I felt like a teacher again; however, I don't think that...

Wow is all I can say...the more I sub for pre-K and kindergarten classes, the more I'm falling in love with these two grade levels! Who knew that these cute kiddos have such PERSONALITY!!! Today I subbed 12 prek students and I started with a smile and ended with an even bigger smile!

One thing that truly touched me today was that these students exhibited incredible morals today. Before their snack, these 3-4 year olds always say a prayer. I asked the kiddos wh...