Kim Bailey & Kristen Nelson 
The Successful Substitute 
How to Prepare, Grow, and Flourish as a Guest Teacher (Practical tips, teaching strategies, and classroom activities for successful substitute teaching)

Tackle your role as substitute teacher with confidence and ease. This essential resource offers field-tested guidance on how to maintain effective classroom and behavior management while making connections with students and advancing classroom content. Packed with strategies, actionable steps, and insights from a variety of guest teachers, this book will prepare you for a day that is both enjoyable and productive.

This book will help you:

• Walk through the process of becoming a substitute teacher step by step—from submitting the initial paperwork to completing a full school day


• Glean insights from current and former substitutes, with clearly defined dos and don’ts of the role


• Learn how to make positive impressions with school staff and establish connections with students


• Strategize on how to correct misbehavior and redirect attention in rowdy classrooms


• Understand classroom structures you may encounter and receive tips and activities tailored to each one

Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1: Prepare for Success

Chapter 2: Start Out Strong

Chapter 3: Connect With Students

Chapter 4: Make It Manageable and Engaging

Chapter 5: Stay Calm in the Storm

Chapter 6: End Strong

Chapter 7: Thrive and Grow Into Your Future

Chapter 8: Keep Going! Keep Growing!

References and Resources

Index