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This book is a product of 35 years of teaching experience by the author in all grade level which include the elementary level, high school and college level. The author would like to share her ups and downs as a teacher hoping that it will guide all teachers in dealing with situations that may come their way as they are not aware whether the day will pass with agony or triumph. What inspired the author to write this book is the persistent question made by her husband asking her: "tell Daddy what happened to my Baby in school today? And so, the author said that a 12 year old boy who was in a special education class said to her: "Mrs. P., since it is only the 2 of us in this room, WHY DONT WE HAVE SEX? here is another one. When the author started taking notes of the behavior of a misbahaved student in her class...the student said to her: "IF YOU BUST ME, I WILL BUST YOU FIRST". More revelations will be found in the book. ... Read more

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Entertaining
The book is entertaining with tales of substitute teaching, but not terribly helpful. If you are looking for a book written by someone who has been there, this is it. If you are looking for one with information or guidance, it is not the one.

worthless
Don't waste your time or money. I read half of the book and gave up once I realized it was basically a journal of the author's substitute teaching experiences. I wanted to find a book that contained practical advice for substitute teachers- what to expect, advice on classroom management, lesson plans that can be adapted and quickly implemented, etc. I didn't find any useful information in this book.

The book was difficult to follow because the author's incoherent writing style. There were many typos and grammatical errors throughout the book; I had a hard time believing the author was a credible source for teaching advice.

A Disappointing Purchase
While "Mrs. P" seems like a very kind and knowledgable person, I found this book too difficult to read because of her poor writing style.I found her personal experiences insightful and honest, but her poor command of the English language damaged her credibility.I was also misled by the table of contents, thinking that Part 4 pertained to the substitute's own job search.Instead, it offers tips for helping high school students in their vocational classes.This book would be much better if it had been edited and reorganized by a decent publisher.

The author is very kind to share her personal experience, but she didn't give me enough useful information to motivate me keep the book.This is the first book I've returned to Amazon. ... Read more

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Excellent
This book is relevant for any teacher substituting, although it's especially beneficial for Chicago subs. ... Read more

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In The Substitute Teacher’s Guide to Success, bestselling author Ellen Kronowitz gives substitute teachers the tools they need to successfully navigate their classrooms.   This practical guide offers professional content, tips, tools, and advice for substitute teachers of all backgrounds and levels. Each chapter profiles a student and includes a) a short introductory story on the student, b) IEP goals and objectives for that student, and c) tips for adapting/modifying instruction. The Substitute Teacher’s Guide to Success reflects best practices and standards-based education, focusing on topics that are essential to successful substitute teaching at elementary, middle, and high school levels. ... Read more

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A must-have resource packed with surefire tips, handy checklists, and dozens of reproducible pages to ensure a successful day when the teacher is out. Helps teachers plan for a short- or long-term absence. Helps substitute teachers manage their day effectively, keeping students on-task and engaged with easy learning games and plenty of activities for every subject! For grades K-2. ... Read more

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Great Resource for Teachers
I bought this book and the one for grades 3-5 and I really like both of them.They have been really useful for the substitute jobs I've gotten so far this year. There are great resources in here for both the classroom teacher who is trying to complete their sub folder as well as for the substitute teacher.I really like the substitute teacher feedback form - it's easy to complete but really gives the classroom teacher a good idea of what happened and how the day went. There are also great tips for starting the day, classroom management, and even worksheets to print if you need some fun yet educational time fillers.

A good variety of Information
This book has a good variety of information and I liked some of the reproducible activity pages, though I was expecting there to be more of these activities.Some good management/discipline ideas. ... Read more

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This is a must-have book for both classroom and substitute teachers. Standing in Your Shoes prepares you for that inevitable day when a substitute teacher takes charge of your classroom. Written for a dual audience, this unique book has separate sections for classroom teachers and substitutes. Classroom teachers get tips on preparing for long-term vs. short-term substitutes, leaving good instructions and lesson plans for subs, preparing students for a sub, and anticipating last-minute emergencies. Substitute teachers learn what to do if lesson plans are skimpy, how to manage student behavior, how to work with different grade levels, and how to handle long-term assignments. Whether you're filling someone else's shoes, or preparing someone to stand in yours, Standing in Your Shoes will help make the fit a lot easier.

Also available:

Let's Team Up: A Checklist for Paraeducators, Teachers and Principals - ISBN 0810621630
Paraprofessionals in the Education Work Force - ISBN 0810618788
Discipline Checklist: Advice from 60 Successful Teachers - ISBN 0810621657

The NEA Professional Library is the book publishing arm of the National Education Association. Our books are enjoyed by teachers, education students, education support professionals, higher education faculty and retired educators. Our mission is to provide timely and topical titles that enhance the professional lives of our members.

Some of the areas we publish in include:

-Classroom Teaching Skills - The NEA Checklist series
-Student Achievement
-Professional Development
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A collection of imaginative language arts, math, and artactivities for grades 3-8.Reproducible master sheets accompany mostlessons. ... Read more

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Activities -- not classroom management
The book is pretty much as described in the "Editorial Review"; that is, "A collection of imaginative language arts, math, and art activities for grades 3-8. Reproducible master sheets accompany most lessons." Note that the book does not contain any information on classroom management. ... Read more

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One of the biggest problems faced by substitute and new teachers is maintaining an orderly building or classroom. A Survival Kit for the Substitute & New Teacher, by Jennifer Gaither, (publication date June 1998, JenRod, Inc.) is specifically designed to help the rookie, substitute, or new teacher instill discipline in the classroom and free them from having to deal with innumerable problems that could easily prevent the learning process.The Survival Kit for Substitute & New Teachers contains strategies to help students want to behave and to complete the entire lessons left by the teacher. It focuses on presentation of skills in a creative way that will allow students to have fun while learning.With quick references that can be used at a moment's notice, The Survival Kit . . . includes activities that will motivate, captivate, and challenge the students! For example, included are:

Creative puzzles and games that will enhance learning and keep students from becoming bored

Ideas on how to be prepared for last minute changes

Strategies on how to manage and get a handle on discipline

Quick "pick me ups" to put life back into the lesson

Reward system to motivate class participationThese easy to use strategies will quickly help the new or substitute teacher better manage their classroom environment and feel more comfortable about themselves and their situation.Maintaining discipline in the classroom is the number one objective of The Survival Kits . . . and every teacher should have the benefit of such a powerful tool.Teachers constantly complain about:

The constant flow of students being sent to the principal's office

High minimum achievement levels in the classroom

Disrespectful students

Disruptive classrooms

Frequent parent-teacher meetings because of disruptive students

Mental and physical fatigueWell, don't despair! Help Is On The Way. This book will arm and equip teachers to win the war. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (13)

Lofty words don't feed the hungry.
I'm sorry to report this book is indeed too simplistic for the substitute teacher who needs meat in order to survive the jungle. It is sweet and uplifting, but the only thing I gained from reading this book is one joke to share with kids.

Don't waste your time
Please don't buy this book! It won't help you become a better substitute teacher. There are too many pages devoted to knock-knock jokes and silly riddles. The author also has way too much to say about using videos!...Most school districts won't let you use videos that have not been approved or reviewed by the district and/or principal, yet she has you bringing in your own tapes.
I was VERY disappointed with the lack of help I received from this book.

A complete waste of money...
I can't believe that she managed to get someone to publish this "book" (I use the term loosely).There is almost no useful content at all.This is, very clearly, a case where if you were in abrick-and-mortar bookstore, and you picked up this book to have a lookie,in half a nanosecond you would immediately return it to the shelf... (sorry Amazon!)

Waste of Money
This book was a huge disappointment.It was extremely quick reading and offered no substance!I will be returning this book!

Who wrote the favorable reviews, the author's parents?
This book is a complete waste of time and money. The outdated ideas are completely out of place in a contemporary classroom. I am sorry that I didn't read the customer reviews before I ordered this title. Thesuggestions in this book are so bad that I plan to use them in my next newteacher staff development training as examples of what not to do. ... Read more

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Designed to help the substitute teacher in day to day contact with students in the classroom and assist in all aspects of substitute teaching. It covers such areas as getting started in the profession, understanding the psychology of young poeple's minds and maintaining order in the classroom. The guide also provides you with classroom-tested activities designed for vaious grade levels that may be photocopied and used in the classroom. ... Read more

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Great for first year teachers!
I am a new junior high school teacher and this book really helped me out a lot my first year.Lots of good advice on how to manage a classroom and lots of great activities for when I make a mistake in my lesson planning.

The 2001 Editionis Vastly Superior to the 2000 Edition
The reviews shown for the 2000 edition have little relevance to the 2001 edition. The newer edition is a layflat book, not spiral bound. The 2001 edition is the Third Edition and is greatly improved over the two previous editions as a result of feedback from users all over the country. It now has to be considered the premier aid for substitute teachers. It also is helpful to all teachers for creative ideas that the latestedition includes.

Lifesaver
i have been working as a substitute teacher for four years. I have looked all over for a book that would help me as a high school substitute teacher.This book does the job.It offers lots of activities I can use if the plan the teacher left does not work - or if the VCR is broken!It also gave me great advice for how to work with the students. There are helpful forms to use - like seating plans and emergency plans.It is very comprehensve and is great for substitutes at any grade level.

Substitute Teacher's Reference Manual
This book does help you think about some things you wouldn't normally think about, and there are some helpful worksheets in the back for emergency use and background school information.However, the book is notworth paying money for.I would see if you could check it out at yourlocal library, if not no great loss.

Waste of time and money
I started Substitute teaching and was looking for a guide to help me out.This manual had only common sense knowledge, and only a few craft ideas, many of which were similar to asking a child to draw a picture. There were no creative ideas to help new teachers.There were mechanical errors allover, and worst of all, the author referred to children as"munchkins" and "gremlins"!They are children, notcreatures. Do not waste your money on this book. ... Read more

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This book addresses aspects of substitute teaching that are essential to making your teaching experience a worthwhile one.For some reason, however, many colleges, universities and professors don't teach from this perspective.Sometimes it takes a person looking from the outside in, someone whose mind has not already been filled with opinions and dogmas to offer a fresh perspective on issues that need to be addressed.This book provides a fresh perspective on the potential solutions to problems that substitute teachers face everyday.Renee was probably the least educated, least experienced substitute teacher in the school district.In fact, she had no formal education or experience in the field of education.Yet, she was a highly coveted substitute teacher in the school district she taught for.She handled and taught the students so well that well-educated and experienced teachers asked for her advice on how they could manage their classes.If you ask some of the best substitute teachers (and teachers for that matter) how they are able to effectively manage their classroom and enjoy their teaching experience, many will tell you that they have used the concepts that have been outlined in this book.The author defines what it means to be a substitute teacher and outlines a holistic approach to substitute teaching that requires the teacher to consider his/her responsibility to their students which goes beyond teaching textbook material. In order to teach textbook material, students must understand the significance of being at school first.If this foundation is not laid, then in many situations, teaching textbook material is futile, if not impossible.In order for the student to understand his/her purpose at school, they should understand that they have a purpose in life and these formative years are their opportunity to discover that purpose.Providing this understanding of purpose will empower even the worst of students to go on to be productive members of society. The students can only go as far as teachers themselves have gone.As a result, if the teacher has not discovered his/her purpose for being alive, it is impossible for him/her to empower his/her students to discover theirs.The author therefore challenges teachers everywhere to first discover their purpose and who they were created to be, so that they can challenge their students to do the same.The author also equips substitute teachers with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively manage the best and worst classrooms. She reminds the teacher that teaching textbook material is very important and should be put in proper perspective so that they can lead their students to become successful, not just in school, but in life.The role of the substitute teacher should never be trivialized and when you know your role and operate in that role, you can have a tremendous impact on those you teach, even if you are in contact with them for only less than one day. ... Read more

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A pertinent information folder left by regular classroomteachers listing class schedules, classroom procedures, discipline,support personnel, and regular classroom teacher expectations. ... Read more

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Charles Prosper, B.A., is an author of 5 books, lecturer and researcher who has had more than 7 years of full-time real life substitute teaching in the most challenging of middle and high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. He is the one who first became known as SuperSub. You will discover how easy it is to: Have instant classroom control within the first 5 minutes, Circumvent behavior problems before they happen, Teach a class when there are no lesson plans, Work everyday, close to home and only in the best of schools, Promote yourself so that teachers call you before calling anyone else, Study for an advanced degree or another career, start a home-based business, while you sub and much, much more... ... Read more

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Each book in the series provides easy, quick and lively ideas for classroom activites in a simple and clear format. SUPPLY TEACHING KS2 is designed specifically for supply teachers or anyone who has to take over a class at a minute's notice. It is divided into three main sections. The first section provides a selection of instant ideas which can be used as a way of getting to know the class quickly, to consolidate work previously done, as well as being a useful resource for the experienced teacher who is given unplanned and unexpected time with the class. The second section contains a number of two-day themes aimed at the supply teacher who has been asked to cover a class in an emergency and where specific programmes are not available. The themes are broad-based, each being complete in itself but having links with all the work undertaken in the two days. The themes can be adapted for a shorter time or expanded to cover a longer time. The third section provides five themes, each with a specific bias towards English, maths, science, history, geography. These themes can be used to cover a longer period of supply teaching-such as five days.As well as providing practical ideas for teaching the books also outlines the requirements of supply teaching, offers advice if you are getting back into teaching after a career break and tells you some of the things that a supply teacher needs to know. *Lots of new and lively practical ideas *Guidance for differentiation *Detailed skills index *Time-saving photocopiables *Key-stage specific books ... Read more