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Bag of Tricks
By Barb

Hi there,

There is always the chance that you may run into an less-than-prepared teacher when you sub...so you might want to think of putting together a "bag of tricks" to take with you whenever you sub.

HEre's some ideas
that you could include:
-fun worksheets (crossword puzzles, word finds, puzzles, etc) logic/problem solving activities
-trivia games (i.e. Brain Quest, Trivial Pursuit, etc)
-simple art ideas
-card/small board games
-any educational game
-educational, but fun movie/film/tv show
-group games
-team builders/ice breakers/ games, etc
-have "scavenger hunts" for

books or the computer or the room, etc
-fun but thoughtful writing ideas/assignments
-short 5-minute fillers
-Mad Libs (Kids LOVE these and they're educational still for parts of speech!)
-color by number (for younger kids)
-kids magazines
-fun stories to read aloud (get a good collection/book)
-hangman, math/spelling basketball, around the world, bingo, quizmo, etc...

There are TONS of things you can put together and put in a bag to take with you for days like this or for time-fillers. If you sub for many grade levels..try to get a few good things for each grade level.

When you sub for a good teacher who may have left ideas like this for you...get a copy of any activities that you could use in the future for yourself.

There are lots of free reproducibles on the internet...if you can get a book or find them out there..the schools should let you make copies for the class you're subbing for that day.

Hope these ideas help!
Barb