Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
From Survive to Thrive: What Great Substitute Teachers Do Differently Professional DocFrom Survive to Thrive: What Great Substitute Teachers Do Differently Professional Doc
Publisher
Worthington City Schools
Resource Details
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Grade
K - 12th
Subjects
Classroom Support
2 more...
Resource Type
Professional Documents
Audiences
For Teacher Use
1 more...
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Usage Permissions
Fine Print
Professional Doc

From Survive to Thrive: What Great Substitute Teachers Do Differently

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Thinking about signing up as a substitute teacher? Subbing is not for the faint of heart but with the help of the thoughtful advice in a detailed guide, you can develop the skills you need to be a great, professional substitute teacher.

71 Views 25 Downloads

Concepts

substitute teachers

Additional Tags

classroom support

Instructional Ideas

  • Download or bookmark the 127-page guide and spend time reading before signing up as a sub with school districts

Classroom Considerations

  • Not all school districts provide information packets to those who sign up as substitutes; therefore, research the schools in the district and find out as much as you can about their schedules, their campuses, and what they traditionally provide for substitutes

Pros

  • Includes suggestions for working with special needs, gifted and talented, and multicultural students

Cons

  • None

See similar resources:

Lesson Plan

Guest Teacher Plans: 1st Grade

Curriculum Corner
Have you ever gone to work when you needed to stay home but didn't because the thought of making substitute plans was too daunting? Don't feel that way anymore with a template designed for first grade equipped with general classroom...
1st Math
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

Guest Teacher Plans (Grade 2)

Curriculum Corner
Be prepared the next time you're in need of a substitute with a daily plan equipped with an assortment of activities covering subjects math, reading, word work, writing, and science. 
2nd Math
CCSS: Designed
Printables

Back to School Printables

Catch My Party
Prepare your classroom for Back-to-School Night with this collection of printable displays. Including a Welcome Back sign, labels for classroom supplies, and table markers for a back-to-school buffet, this resource helps support...
Pre-K - 6th Classroom Support
Professional Doc

Austin Independent School District: The Writing Teacher's Strategy Guide [Pdf]

Austin Independent School District
This comprehensive writing guide teaches writing strategies that can be used in any subject area and with any grade level. Each of the eleven chapters discusses and demonstrates a different element of good writing. Many also provide...
9th - 10th Classroom Support
CCSS: Adaptable
Professional Doc

A Silent National Crisis: Violence Against Teachers

American Psychological Association
School violence is becoming an epidemic in America. How can schools protect their teachers—and teach them how to protect their students? Read an important brochure about how violence affects teachers personally, emotionally, financially,...
K - 12th Social Studies & History
Printables

Substitute Teachers Report

National Substitute Teachers Alliance
Here is a great form that substitute teachers can use to leave some general notes about how the day went for the classroom teacher.
6th - 12th Classroom Support
Professional Doc

Teaching Attendance: Everyday Strategies to Help Teachers Improve Attendance and Raise Achievement

Attentance Work
Build a culture of attendance with the help of this 7-page toolkit loaded with suggestions for specific things you and parents can do to improve attendance, and in turn, raise the achievement of learners. Included are suggestions for...
K - 12th Classroom Support
Professional Doc

Pbs Learning Media: Back to School Teachers Guides

PBS
We've assembled a collection of teacher resources that will help share ideas on how you can integrate PBS Kids content with your students.
Pre-K - 1st Classroom Support
Printables

Substitute Teachers Report

National Substitute Teachers Alliance
Here is a great template for substitute teachers to let classroom teachers know how the day went while they were away. 
Pre-K - 12th Classroom Support
Instructional Video

Florida School for the Deaf and Blind

Teaching Channel
Learn from teachers at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind on ways to reach students of different learning styles and ability levels, as well as how to accommodate learners with special needs in a general education classroom setting.
14 mins 9th - 12th Classroom Support
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use