Im in 7th grade idk why im here😂

I pay attention to how students treat me, but I'm also aware of how adults treat me. If they don't treat me right, then I'm not coming back to that school.

I'm a 9th grader writing a book and in it is a stariotypical substitute who gets bullied by the class. I happend to stumble upon this video looking for pranks that the children of my fictional classroom could pull the sub, but instead I found someone giving advice to subs who have to deal with kids like my fictional ones. I thought it would be interesting to put my self in the shoes of a miserable teacher and see how it goes. To anyone who cared enough to read my comment, hi and thanks for reading. Goodbye.

who else is here because they expected their first day of middle school students to be wayyy nicer than they really are😅

One of the 1st thing I learned during my first week of Subbing...introduce yourself to the other Teachers in the grade that your are covering!!!

For Subs that are not provided a Sub Plan, those other teachers are your parachute for the day!  Do not be afraid to reach out to them, they are extremely helpful! Ask them what they have planned for the day, and would it be possible for you to have a copy of their lesson...chances are, they are covering the same content or topic!

Don't panic, the students can smell fear! 🤣

I absolutely vouch for using a timer when waiting for their attention. In the morning I tell them, "whatever number this timer gets to, that's how long we're staying after school today." Then after lunch I say, "I'll be nice...if, at the end of the day, the timer is still less than one minute, I'll round it down to zero." In the one month that I've been subbing, I've never had it pass one minute.

I watched your video hoping for some tips to use in MIDDLE SCHOOL.  I don't go to grade schools.  My tips for middle school subs is 1.  bring a coaches whistle for EMERGENCY situations such as kids standing on their desk.  2.  Get a small megaphone.  Harbor freight sells a little one for about 18 dollars. I only use it if the kids get TOO LOUD and I don't want to scream at them.  I just talk normally and calmly into the megaphone and everyone hears me say,  "Please quiet down class."  and they usually do.  3.  ROLL CAll don't call out the kids name and hope for someone to say, "HERE!"  Instead, walk up to each student individually and ask their LAST name!  This way... you will discover kids who snuck into your class because they know they can trick the sub.  When you ask a what's your LAST NAME, they will not usually give you a name that is on your list!  Throw out the sneak-in-students because they WILL cause trouble for you.  4.  Before the first class arrives, look around the room for things kids will use as TOYS or "weapons".  A couple yardsticks WILL BE USED by the kids for a pretend sword fight.  A ROLL-AROUND CHAIR will be used by kids to push each other across the room for a FUN RIDE.  Get that wheeled chair away from students access. Collect all the dry erase markers from the white board to stop kids from drawing things there.  Hand wash solution moved to a drawer in your desk UNLESS THEY ASK FOR IT.  It is used to put in their hand and SLAP into the face of other students.  Etc etc get all those weapons and toys out of students access BEFORE class starts.  I have subbed for 7 years, and have been at some very misbehaved schools.  Never let the kids get you EMOTIONAL.  Always pretend to be calm.  If the kids think they can UPSET YOU.... they will pour it on more.  Never let kids BEHIND YOU at your desk. Ask them to move away.  Never allow any student to sit at teachers desk while you are walking around the room!  Don't let kids GANG UP all around your desk asking you for 10 different things.  Ask them politely to "Please go to your seats & raise your hand if you want something."  Deal with them ONE AT A TIME.. not 6 at once at your desk!  Don't let kids "shout out" questions to you while you are instructing.  They do that on purpose to STOP your instructions so they don't have to do any work!  I could write a LOT MORE, but that's enough to help out those who are subbing MIDDLE SCHOOL.  The grade school kids are a different set of problems.

As a new sub, I found that subbing in an elementary school is so much work. I worked my butt off trying to follow the lesson plans while managing misbehavior in the classroom. I was also asked to do yard duty, help supervise in the cafeteria, and supervise the front of the school after school was over. I barely had time to pee and even lost my appetize because I was so busy. The pay wasn't even worth it for me.

I listen to music.  Talk to the kids.  Go with the flow.  Take them out.  Like do whatever.  Let them draw. Subbing is the best job. I don’t do middle school though.  I even love special needs.  Some need attention. I give it to them.

When Subbing


1. 2:45 Use a timer mechanism for transitions....show the students, and tell them you better be done. Use a whistle also...if the school permits.
- If kids are wasting your time, use the phone to show them that you are wasting their time.
- Claim you will talk to the teacher or parents or principal at the end of the day about misbehaving students.

2. 4:15 Leave notes to teacher about good students, bad students, who did what. Let the students know you are making notes also. Leave your phone number and a note to the classroom teacher

3. 5:30  Have a folder in case no Lesson Plan Left for you.
- Folder contains Silent reading. Let students read a book in their Library. If get through lesson fast also....silent reading is useful
- Read aloud, especially youngsters. Either bring them to carpet or read in front of the class.
- Writing prompts 2nd grade and above.
- If you can have any super powers....and ask them to share in front the class.
- 1st grade, youtube Just Dance or gonoodle and have kids do exercises.
Simon says.
- Any grade, blank bingo sheet; 20 to 30 copies;
- 9 out of 10 times every class has individual whiteboards. Have students use them to spell words and do math.

4. If eventually going to be a teacher, get to know administration and staff. Make those connections. Best way to get a job. Talk to principal about behavior problems. Show you care.

5. 12:20 Leave the room clean so the teacher will appreciate it the next day.

6. Breathe..it's scary and overwhelming. Not easy. Okay to fail...and okay if you don't get through all the material. If lessons blows up, that is fine...just breathe.

I'm 19 and studying to be a teacher! I just got hired as a substitute teacher for the school district. Being only 19 I'm excited but also terrified so this helps so much! Thank you!!

For cleaning up the class at the end of the day, maybe take a photo of what it looks like in the morning before the kids file in. Thanks! This is great.

I am so nervous, but I keep telling myself "I can do hard things" and "I am capable of doing anything God puts in my path". I was a preschool teacher but am becoming a sub to get experience in an elementary school before student teaching in the future. This video really helped me out a lot. Thank you for your channel

Please please pleeeaaaasse make a video to help out those who are student teaching and will be in their own classroom in the next year or two! Maybe a “what I wish I knew” video or “tips for first year teachers at the beginning of the year” or something like that!

If you come into a classroom with no plans, Immediately find a friendly teacher and ask for help. Contact your sub coordinator. If you can’t find help, never ever sub at that school again.

I finished my 1st year in teaching last year. This year, I've decided that being a substitute teacher is my job. I'm subbing special education classes. I mostly support teacher aides and open and close the activities.

I'm subbing for the first time this week at the local school. I'm excited and nervous. I  know that the classroom management will be the most challenging part of the day. Thanks for the tips!!

It's been two years since you posted this; I'm looking at potentially becoming a substitute teacher, but have zero class room experience, and my A.A.S. is not educational at all. This video is internet gold, and has helped me so so much. Funny enough, it actually made me more excited to give it a try.

My aunt is a substitute trying to become a teacher. I  shared this video to her and she really liked it

Emphasis on "seventh grade English," made me spit out my coffee. Tickled pink!😆