Suggestions are made to help the substitute teacher successfully cope with problems that may arise in the classroom. Examined are techniques for retaining control in the classroom, dealing with specific "games" students commonly play with substitutes, and how to apply the permanent teacher's lesson plan. (JD)

A substitute teacher's stay in a classroom can be a pleasant, constructive workday or a nightmare of thinly disguised bedlam. Here are some ideas that will ensure that the classroom maintains a productive environment while the substitute teacher takes over. (Author/RK)

Suggests some techniques that the substitute teacher in the primary grades can employ to both sharpen students' skills and to put their imaginations to constructive use. (DR)

Describes a generic planning frame for a five-step strategic reading lesson that can be implemented with little or no preparation and, thus, is ideal for substitute teachers. (SR)

Reports the author's personal experiences as an elementary-grade substitute teacher in the public schools. Points out the value in such experience as preparation for subsequent return to full-time teaching. (BF)

Describes a school administrator's experience when he was a substitute teacher for a day. (MS)

Advice for making substitute teaching a more effective and rewarding experience for everyone involved is offered in this compilation of 10 articles taken from issues of "Grade Teacher" (Oct. 1969), "Instructor" (Dec. 1959, Oct. 1970, Mar. 1972, Mar. 1977, Nov. 1979, Aug. 1983), "Learning" (Jan. 1974), and…

The author, an experienced substitute teacher, described her exciting encounters in the classroom. The ideas have implications for all of us. (Editor/RK)

Author has prepared recommendations of mind-expanding activities for children with the intention of providing the teacher with some spare time. (RK)

This guidebook contains materials from "NOTES Plus," the National Council of Teachers of English's (NCTE's) journal for the exchange of ideas by teachers and other English professionals. The suggestions presented here are meant for use by substitute teachers. The activities are divided into five categories: "Thinking and Writing with…

By using songs, famous quotations, poems, and a questionnaire with each day's or week's new group of students, a substitute teacher quickly establishes rapport with her students. (Author/RK)

Though substitute teachers spend significant amounts of time with students, they receive little training. The Substitute Teaching Institute at Utah State University has developed training materials that include six content components: being prepared and professional, classroom management skills, legal and first aid issues, teaching and…

States that the problems of substitute teachers are caused by a breakdown of communication. Suggests that regular teachers leave the substitute a more complete and concise agenda as well as convince their pupils that substitutes are a vital part of the entire educational process. (EL)