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One of the last things you want to think about as you're starting a new school year is preparing sub plans or a substitute binder for a sick day. But when that sick day inevitably arrives, you will wish you had prepared ahead of time for it!
This substitute binder resource includes everything you need to prep for a day off. And the best part, if you write the plans now, you'll barely ever have to write them again!
What makes this resource different from other sub binder resources?
This download includes many of the same substitute binder forms that you are accustomed using in your classroom. But, this resource includes two things that make it a little different:
There are sample plans for lessons that are 80% complete. I have found that writing a skeleton sub plan before the school year gets in full swing cuts down my sub writing time by over 50%. Use the template provided in this resource to map out a sub plan that you can use and reuse all year long. Simply bold the words that you will need to go back in and change later!
This resource also includes emergency sub plan templates, and a cheat sheet full of no-prep teaching activities that you can write into your emergency plans! I am a big fan of having emergency plans prepped ahead of time, but not having to make copies for them each time I have to use them! This resource will give you the tools that you need to write quality emergency plans so you can forget about sub plans for the rest of the year!
What does this download include?
Binder Cover
Thank You Page with important phone extensions
Schedule Page
Roster and Attendance Directions
Dismissal Chart
Need-to-Know Routines and Procedures
Student Info (severe allergies, accommodations, etc.)
Sub Feedback Page
Daily Sub Plan template
Daily Sub Plan Example
Emergency Sub Plan template
Emergency Sub Plan Sample
List of 'emergency' teaching activities that require no printing, prep, or copying
All forms are completely editable. A Canva file and Powerpoint file are included in this download.
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Who created this product?
Stephanie Sutherland has served as a classroom teacher for nine years in Tennessee public schools, with one year as an instructional coach. She has her BA in child psychology, and her Masters in Elementary Teaching. She enjoys creating resources for lessons that she has done in her own classroom in an attempt to make other teachers' lives easier.
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TERMS OF USE - © Stephanie Sutherland-The Simple Classroom
Purchase of this digital download is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part) on the internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please contact me with any questions!
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Are you tired of managing classroom jobs? In my experience, class jobs have been one more thing to keep up with, and a bit of a disruption. The best solution I found was to have everyone do one job, at the same time, during the last 5 minutes of the day! End of Day Jobs are the simple solution you need to keep your room clean with minimal effort on your part!
This End of Day Jobs resource includes everything you need to solve your classroom job struggles with a SYSTEM. This system is easy to implement, simple to manage, and will keep your classroom cleaner than it's ever been!
What is included in this download?
20 Job Options are pre-typed for you in this download. The jobs include:
Floor Sweeper
Tech Captain
Calendar Captain
Recycling Crew
Library Inspector
Cubby Cleaner
Doorknob Sanitizer
Pencil Police
Table Washer
Teacher's Assistant
Lost & Found
Center Manager
Supply Supervisor
Zookeeper
Mailman
Banker
Plant Doctor
Bucket Manager
Board Cleaner
Substitute
Each job comes in three different options:
Large cards in color and black and white
Small cards in color and black and white (great for pocket charts)
Square cards without student names to display on a bulletin board (you can assign jobs with clothespins with this option!)
What if I want to edit or create new job cards?
A fully editable Powerpoint file is included in this download. You can change the text on one of the existing job cards, or create a totally new job! Links to free fonts are included in the Powerpoint file. You will need to download these fonts to create cards that match the originals exactly.
An editable Canva template is also included! If you want to change the graphics on the colorful display cards, I have included copies of the Canva file, as well as a video tutorial showing how to change the graphics to match your own classroom job list!
*Note about job options:
There are 20 job options, but many jobs may benefit from having two or more students assigned to them to make them move quickly. Print additional copies of cards that you want more than one student to complete!
How have real teachers felt about the End of Day Job System?
"These are life changing!! I love that they are editable and I have the fonts to make them mine. I LOVE the idea of actually having the expectations on the card, so they know what to do. I made a few of them that I wanted to have done, but the others, I am going to add to throughout the year and have the students create the expectations and the title of the job. I have 6 to get us started and then we will build as a class as the year goes on! I love this resource! Thank you for making it black and white and just simple and straightforward!"
"These job cards are GREAT for promoting responsibility with my 2nd graders. I love that they are customizable for my specific classroom needs. I am very thankful for this resource! my students are ALL invested in taking care of our classroom and there is much less burden on me! "
"I LOVE this resource! It might be my favorite that I've purchased for classroom management. I've never been a fan of having classroom jobs. I found them difficult to maintain and manage and so did my students. Having a dedicated time at the end of the day that everyone does their jobs while we listen to music and dance along? I love it! It's the perfect way to end our day. And my classroom is so nice and clean by the end of the day. Can't recommend this product enough."
Never stress about cleaning up your room again! This end of day system will leave you with a spotless classroom, easing up the burden of your custodial staff, and freeing you up to leave school sooner!
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Who created this product?
Stephanie Sutherland has served as a classroom teacher for seven years in Tennessee public schools, with one year as an instructional coach. She has her BA in child psychology, and her Masters in Elementary Teaching. She enjoys creating resources for lessons that she has done in her own classroom in an attempt to make other teachers' lives easier.
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TERMS OF USE - © Stephanie Sutherland-The Simple Classroom
Purchase of this digital download is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part) on the internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please contact me with any questions!
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Do you want a clean, simple and attractive way to display your class schedule cards this year? Do you also want your schedule to be flexible and easy to re-arrange on days where your schedule changes? Look no further!
These schedule cards are clean, simple, and easy to display! Simply choose the cards that match your schedule (or create your own with the fully editable file that is included). Hang the cards on your white board with magnet tape or velcro. Write the time beside the subjects!
Have a day where your schedule changes? Re-arrange the icons and write the new times! Because your daily schedule will be in the same place, even on days where the schedule is disrupted, your learners will know where to look to prepare for what is coming next. This keeps you (and your students) on track, even on the wackiest of days!
Do you prefer to have all of the times printed on the cards?
There are two styles of rectangular schedule cards also included in this download with analog and digital time displays on the cards! These cards are fully editable, and you can edit the clocks and time stamps to reflect your school day schedule!
NOTE: You will need a *free* Canva account to be able to edit this product!
What is included in this download?
36 schedule cards are pre-made for you in this download. Each one comes in 8 different colors, and four different styles. The schedule items include:
Morning Meeting
Morning Work
RTI Time
Reading
Writing
Word Study
Phonics
Grammar
Rotations
Centers
Social Studies
Science
Library
Art
PE
Music
Computer
Computer Lab
Life Skills
Guidance
Related Arts
Specials
Lunch
Recess
Math
Number Talk
Classroom Clean-Up
Arrival
Unpack
Dismissal
Early Dismissal
Class Party
Special Assembly
Pep Rally
Test
Homework Check
Each card comes in four different options:
Small, round cards (print 6 to a page)
Small, square cards (print 6 to a page) * The square cards are 3.4 in x 3.4 in. This size will fit inside of the adhesive square pockets from the Target dollar spot.
Rectangular cards (print 3 to a page) with time stamps and icons printed on the cards.
Rectangular cards (print 3 to a page) with analog clocks printed on the cards (no symbols/icons on this style)
What if I want to edit or create new job cards?
A fully editable Canva file is included in this download. You can change the text on one of the existing cards, or create a totally new card! If you want to change the graphics on the colorful display cards, I have included a video tutorial showing how to change the graphics to match your own classroom schedule!
You will need a FREE Canva account to be able to edit this resource!
These schedule cards will look clean and bright in your room, and they will make it so easy to display and change your schedule throughout the year!
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Who created this product?
Stephanie Sutherland has served as a classroom teacher for nine years in Tennessee public schools, with one year as an instructional coach. She has her BA in child psychology, and her Masters in Elementary Teaching. She enjoys creating resources for lessons that she has done in her own classroom in an attempt to make other teachers' lives easier.
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TERMS OF USE - © Stephanie Sutherland-The Simple Classroom
Purchase of this digital download is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part) on the internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please contact me with any questions!
hello@thesimpleclassroom.com
Hi there!
I'm Stephanie: your partner in simplifying 2nd and 3rd grade teaching.
With over a decade of experience as a 2nd grade teacher and instructional coach, I understand the challenges of managing lesson planning, classroom organization, and meeting standards. As a mom of four young kids, I also understand the challenges that come with balancing all of those teaching elements while ALSO managing a home and family.
Join me in creating a classroom environment where simplicity meets effectiveness, allowing you to focus on what truly matters…your students.
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