Sub Folder

by Karen on December 13, 2009

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I recently went to a teacher’s conference, and had to dust off the substitute teacher folder since I’m almost never absent. (My assistant went to the conference with me. Those poor subs!) Anyway, I thought it would be a good idea to share my sub folder with other teachers. You can use the pages you want and leave out the ones you don’t want. Also, if you want to print extra pages of the “Note from the Sub”, just go to that page, and select “current page” when printing.

Some suggestions:

  • It’s important to give them enough information, but not overwhelm them with too much information.
  • Always keep your sub folder (and lesson plans) in a prominent location that is easy for a new person coming in to spot. I keep mine in a magnetic paper holder that is attached to my white board.
  • Use a durable folder with prongs and pockets. (I love those clear plastic folders with the snap prongs from Staples.) Place several copies of the “Note from the Sub” in one of the pockets.
  • Use the pages labeled: Circle Time Seating Chart, Nap Pad Map, Classroom Map to draw in those charts and maps. Glue your schedule onto the Schedule page, or replace that page with your schedule.
  • Check your Sub Folder at the beginning of each month or each semester to make sure it’s up-to-date.

Sub Folder Printable (PDF)

Substitute Folder

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{ 7 comments… read them below or add one }

Deborah Stewat December 13, 2009 at 11:06 pm

I love, love, love your sub folders! I am going to share this on facebook with our friends. You have so many wonderful ideas!

Deborah Stewat December 13, 2009 at 11:27 pm

By the way – I clicked on the link to the pdf and it isn’t working for me:( I will check back!

Angela Lamb December 14, 2009 at 2:34 pm

This is an excellent folder. I have been looking for ideas for my sub folder. This has it all! Thanks a bunch.

Karen December 14, 2009 at 4:17 pm

Sorry about that! It worked last night, & then something happened!?! I have fixed it– thanks for letting me know.

Brigette M Webb December 18, 2009 at 7:42 am

Karen,
This is the perfect substitute folder.
Thank you for sharing it with us.

Brigette

Laura Coval February 22, 2010 at 2:40 pm

I’m so glad I found this wonderful website. I am a beginning teacher who loves this idea. This is a wonderful substitute folder. I have been a subsitute for a while and havenot seen this before.

Kathy March 4, 2010 at 6:08 am

This is a fabulous website! I have been a preschool teacher for 17 years, and this is the best website I have ever come across!

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