Inside: Classroom management tips for substitute teachers The possibility of entering a different classroom every day can be overwhelming. As a substitute teacher, you arrive to a classroom full of students that have different expectations depending on their full-time teacher’s rules and management. To have a successful guest teaching career, it’s important to practice these classroom management … [Read more...] about Classroom Management Skills for Substitute Teachers

Inside: Check out these classroom organization items that we love! This school year have and keep your resolution to get your classroom organized! There are so many easy, affordable products to keep your classroom in order all year long. Try these favorite classroom organization items to help get your year off on the right foot! (Notice: this post contains affiliate links. See disclaimer).  … [Read more...] about Classroom Organization Items you will Love

Teacher Burnout: ”A good teacher is like a candle. It consumes itself to light the way for others.”Full disclaimer. I love inspirational teacher quotes. I love posting them on the Wife Teacher Mommy Facebook page, Instagram, and Pinterest to inspire teachers. I truly believe surrounding ourselves with positive thinking and inspiration is a good thing- something we should all be doing, in fact. … [Read more...] about Don’t Consume Yourself with Teacher Burnout and Stress

Being a substitute teacher is hard work. Taking over a classroom teacher's lesson plans, navigating different buildings, and getting to know (and leaving) staff members are some of the challenges of a career in substitute teaching. Perhaps, the most difficult thing about being a guest teacher, however, is gaining the respect of a classroom full of students that don’t know you very well or at all. … [Read more...] about How to get Students to Respect You as a Substitute Teacher

Inside: Grab your maternity leave sub plans freebie! Preparing for maternity leave as a teacher is a lot of work! There is a lot of material and information to get together for your substitute teacher. Not to mention, you've also got a lot of planning and preparation going on at home too- and you're likely feeling sick a good portion of your time, too! That's why I put together this Maternity … [Read more...] about Maternity Leave Sub Plan Lesson Freebie