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    Rewards and incentives

    I try to remember to tell the kids how awesome I think they are when they do a good job. I find that this is the best way to reinforce their good behavior. Compliments are a great reward The more…

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    Go Bag: What’s in your bag?

    The top-five necessary items for me to have in my bag are: a water bottle a great book to read out loud a 20 minute grade-related activity a whistle my own pen to write with all day My homemade lunch…

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    Substitute Checklist

    On days that I get called in late or have no time to look over plans beforehand, I will quickly look at my plans and only focus on what needs to be done right away. I will then use the…

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    What’s great about subbing?

    Every day is different when substitute teaching. It is impossible to predict what the day will be like. It is exciting and new every day. What I like best about subbing is getting to see kids at different ages. There…