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.
Classroom management printable · Substitute teacher activity packets
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.
- Grade level
- Grades K–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Planning for a substitute, Independent work, Classroom routines
What kids do
“Fill in how every student gets home, so the end of the day is calm and safe with a guest teacher.”
Printed on the sheet:
- If you are not sure how a student gets home, call the office before they leave. Never guess.
Words on this sheet
StudentBusCarWalkAfter school
Teacher tip
Double-check the plan after any change in how a student goes home.
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.
- Keep a stack of copies in a labeled tray so you can grab one without stopping the lesson.
Watch for
Private student information left in the open. Keep health and family notes in a sealed folder.
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
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 3–5
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Eight science riddles for 3rd to 5th grade sub days, about the moon, plants, magnets, the water cycle and animals, with an answer key.
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