Grades 2–3
Sub Day Word Work
A 2nd and 3rd grade sub day word page: ABC order, compound words, rhymes, synonyms, a scrambled word and a sentence to write.
Classroom management printable · Substitute teacher activity packets
Sub Day Count and Draw Pack
A K and 1st grade sub day page: count stars, find the group with more, trace numbers, a counting pattern and a drawing to finish.
- Grade level
- Grades K–1
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Planning for a substitute, Independent work, Classroom routines
What kids do
“Count, compare, trace and draw. A grown-up can read the directions to you.”
Printed on the sheet:
- 1. Count the stars.
- 2. Count the hearts.
- 3. Circle the group that has more.
- 4. Trace the numbers.
- 5. Count by twos.
- 6. Draw your guest teacher a picture of our class.
Teacher tip
Include extra copies for kids who finish early.
How to use it
- Keep a full sub folder ready at all times, not just for planned days off.
- Choose activities kids can do with little help.
- Print it on colored paper so kids and helpers can spot it quickly.
Watch for
Private student information left in the open. Keep health and family notes in a sealed folder.
Talk about it
- What should we tell our guest teacher about our class?
- What is one thing that went well this week?
Take it further
Practice a sub-day routine once with another teacher so kids know what to expect.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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Grades 4–5
Sub Day Number Puzzles
Eight number puzzles for 4th and 5th grade sub days: mystery numbers, missing operations, patterns and a magic square row, with an answer key.
Grades 1–3
Sub Day Story Starter
A sub day writing page for 1st to 3rd grade: a story about a mystery visitor in the classroom, with a quick plan, writing lines and a picture.
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