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Showing posts with label teachers. Show all posts
Saturday, December 7, 2013
The #1 Best Class Management Ever for a Substitute Teacher
I was nervous the day I walked into a high school to be a substitute for the very first time. I subbed for a health class which was a relief but I genuinely worried about the students harassing me. I arrived about 30 minutes early, acclimated myself to the classroom and began to pray.
Lord, please help me to manage these students with poise and grace without losing my cool and screaming, Amen! Do you ever pray honestly in everyday words? I DO! The holy strategy I received and wrote on the board is :
Yep! Simple as that, God told me to write "I am not a sub!" on the board. I thought "Is this really the #1 Best Class Management Ever for a Substitute Teacher?" I was amazed at the mesmerized looks on those kids faces when they walked into the room and read it. I immediately had their attention and their imaginations kept them occupied for a while. Some of them asked questions right off the bat, some of them made funny faces when they read it and some of them didn't even look my way.
When everyone was seated I gave my introduction. I explained that today I am simply Tammy Stafford. Please don't think of me as a substitute teacher. I suggested I was there to help them. We are equals today and on the same level. I don't know anything about this health lesson but I'm here to learn. I proved my commitment by reading the lesson and answering the questions that was their assignment for the day. I also made a deal that if they respected me and I them, we would review all the answers before the class dismissed. They seemed to like this plan.
My first experience as a sub for high school was a great success! Some students told me that was a clever trick to keep everyone quiet. They say a trick. I say the Trinity! I thanked God as I left the school that afternoon. He is so clever!
Do you pray when you sub or teach? Do you have any proven ways to manage a classroom for a sub? Leave me a comment. I'm anxious to get a few new tricks up my sleeve!
Subbing successfully sometimes,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
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Lord, please help me to manage these students with poise and grace without losing my cool and screaming, Amen! Do you ever pray honestly in everyday words? I DO! The holy strategy I received and wrote on the board is :
Yep! Simple as that, God told me to write "I am not a sub!" on the board. I thought "Is this really the #1 Best Class Management Ever for a Substitute Teacher?" I was amazed at the mesmerized looks on those kids faces when they walked into the room and read it. I immediately had their attention and their imaginations kept them occupied for a while. Some of them asked questions right off the bat, some of them made funny faces when they read it and some of them didn't even look my way.
When everyone was seated I gave my introduction. I explained that today I am simply Tammy Stafford. Please don't think of me as a substitute teacher. I suggested I was there to help them. We are equals today and on the same level. I don't know anything about this health lesson but I'm here to learn. I proved my commitment by reading the lesson and answering the questions that was their assignment for the day. I also made a deal that if they respected me and I them, we would review all the answers before the class dismissed. They seemed to like this plan.
My first experience as a sub for high school was a great success! Some students told me that was a clever trick to keep everyone quiet. They say a trick. I say the Trinity! I thanked God as I left the school that afternoon. He is so clever!
Do you pray when you sub or teach? Do you have any proven ways to manage a classroom for a sub? Leave me a comment. I'm anxious to get a few new tricks up my sleeve!
Subbing successfully sometimes,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Needing teacher or substitute supplies? Looking for a deal at Oriental Trading? Visit their coupon page for the latest in sales.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
3 Websites for Free Teacher Resources and a Bonus!
My lovely daughters: Halloween 2013!
Sydnee (the pregnant fairy) and Sloane (a human peacock) are teachers,
a special education co-teacher and music teacher respectively.
I search for free resources a lot
for them and my bloggy self
so I want to share some of my awesome finds!
Hope you benefit from these as well...
I love her amazing "free" file cabinet
stuffed full of goodies for every subject
here's an example of a math freebie
with many, many more available
image source: http://www.lauracandler.com |
Such a cool concept
it's like ETSY for teachers
and like the rest of us what teacher
doesn't need supplemental income?
this neat Holiday Grid Math is FREE!
this site has anything and everything
for any and all grades
it's super cool that all products are rated
with 1 to 4 stars
www.theteacherscorner.net
EVERYTHING IS FREE on this site!
even "music" lesson plans.
I especially like the printable puzzle worksheets
with a word search maker, crossword maker, word scramble maker, etc.
The events calendars are uber informative
complete with info links
Did you know Mark Twain was born 11/30/1835?
Need a bulletin board idea
many to choose from
listed by month, subject and theme
for your convenience and planning.
Wanna grab one for December?
Keep them free by following on
GOOGLE+
BONUS: MUSIC RESOURCES
www.hickorytech.net
I understand how frustrating Music Teacher can get
having little to no budget and
paying for stuff out of their own pockets.
This site has a wealth of K-12 music resources
FREE!
If you use other helpful, FREE sites, please
leave the links in a comment!
Lovin' on teachers,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
it's like ETSY for teachers
and like the rest of us what teacher
doesn't need supplemental income?
image source: tpt.com |
this site has anything and everything
for any and all grades
it's super cool that all products are rated
with 1 to 4 stars
www.theteacherscorner.net
EVERYTHING IS FREE on this site!
even "music" lesson plans.
I especially like the printable puzzle worksheets
with a word search maker, crossword maker, word scramble maker, etc.
The events calendars are uber informative
complete with info links
Did you know Mark Twain was born 11/30/1835?
image source: theteacherscorner.net |
many to choose from
listed by month, subject and theme
for your convenience and planning.
Wanna grab one for December?
Keep them free by following on
GOOGLE+
BONUS: MUSIC RESOURCES
www.hickorytech.net
I understand how frustrating Music Teacher can get
having little to no budget and
paying for stuff out of their own pockets.
This site has a wealth of K-12 music resources
FREE!
If you use other helpful, FREE sites, please
leave the links in a comment!
Lovin' on teachers,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
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