Substitute+Folder+Ideas

Write the class a personal letter from the teacher and give each student a copy, explaining exact directions for assignments in the teacher's words. This way there are no questions of authority and there is no "this is how my teacher normally does it" remarks. When Mrs. Baker wrote a personal letter to her students, almost all questions they would have asked the substitute were addressed, and she also reminded them of how their behavoir shoud be.
 * Letter from Classroom Teacher to Students (individualized)**

This form is a letter from the substitute teacher to the original class teacher, explaining all difficulties, helpful students, daily activities, etc. Great Format and Idea!
 * A Note From the Sub**

1. A list of students in the classroom 2. Description of class routine 3. Teacher's schedule 4. Class Rules 5. Classroom Management Policies and Copies of Behavior forms 6. School Policies 7. Emergency Lesson Plans 8. Extra time fillers 9. Tips on how to deal with certain students/ situations
 * A list of items that should always be included in the Substitute Folder!**