Grades K–5
Sub Plans: Our Day
A sub plan schedule: each time block with the activity, where to find materials and notes, plus the attention signal and early finisher plan.
Classroom management printable · Substitute teacher activity packets
Hello, Guest Teacher!
A K to 2nd grade welcome page for the sub: finish four sentences about me and our class, then draw a picture for the guest teacher.
- Grade level
- Grades K–2
- Time
- About 10 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Planning for a substitute, Independent work, Classroom routines
What kids do
“Tell your guest teacher about you and our class. Give it to them at the start of the day.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Hello! My name is
- My favorite thing at school is
- You should know that
- Draw a picture for your guest teacher.
Teacher tip
Have kids give the pages to the sub at the start of the day to help them learn names.
How to use it
- Leave clear, short directions and an answer key where the sub can find it.
- Update the folder each grading period, as routines and students change.
- Print it on colored paper so kids and helpers can spot it quickly.
Watch for
Activities that need too much teaching. A sub day is for review, not new lessons.
Talk about it
- How can we help a guest teacher feel welcome?
- Why do you think we use this in our classroom?
Take it further
Have kids write a thank-you note to the sub at the end of the day.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
More substitute teacher activity packets
Grades K–5
Sub Procedures Quick Guide
How we do things in our room, for a guest teacher: attendance, lunch count, bathroom, water, pencils, getting help, line up and dismissal.
Grades K–5
Dismissal Plan for the Sub
A dismissal list for the sub folder: each student, how they go home, bus number or pickup person and notes, plus the end-of-day steps.
Grades K–5
Helpers and Health Notes for the Sub
A private sub folder page: reliable student helpers, students with allergies or medical needs, students who need extra support and staff to call.
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