Tag: substitute teaching
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Jr. High Shenanigans
As always I am torn between laughing and letting kids be themselves and needing to maintain order. Today I had a group of junior high boys in a mixed up seating chart. I knew something was off, but the seat numbers and names were all jumbled so it took me a while to decipher the…
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Jr High Survival Guide
Subbing has been hard these days. Partly because this year’s sixth grade class is feral, and partly because it requires meal prep. This year, the things that have most helped me keep my sanity during these long jr high days are the following… Today is pretty quiet/hands off. I am thankful. In two hours I…
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Sixth Grade Math – A Substitute Story
A week or two ago I wrote about how happy I am that the seventh graders are innocent and approachable and still very much children. Well… the word that comes to mind for the sixth grade class is “feral”. These kids are HIGH energy. They are chaos. They are… without mercy? Hahaha A slight exaggeration,…
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Tweens Today
I am thankful that the drama during my first teaching assignment this year was mild. I had students who in years past have caused MAJOR issues in the classroom, and today they were on their best behavior. There was some drama in my second to last class of the day. After lunch a young lady…
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Substitute Teaching: Day 1
I had my first teaching assignment of the 2024/2025 school year. It was for my preferred class, 7th Grade History. Why is this my preferred class? Because kids in the junior high need less supervision. I can go over a lesson with them and help when needed, but for the most part they can work…
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Substitute Stories: 8th Grade Girls
There is a huge difference between girls and boys in junior high. Something I’ve noticed, especially this last year, is that girls are dressing like they’re much older than they are. Most boys in the 6-8 grade are still goofy and mostly innocent and look their age. As far as energy levels and orneriness boys…
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Tales of a Substitute Teacher: Third Grade
Substitute Teaching for third graders. From invertebrates to yo mama jokes.
Redheaded Jill 