Answers to All Your Printing Questions

If you've ever hit "Print" and watched your beautiful resource come out… well, not so beautifully, you're not alone! Whether it's a graphic organizer that prints with funky formatting or a worksheet that suddenly has images blacked out, printing problems are the last thing we want to deal with when we're trying to prep for a great lesson. I’ve been there, and so have many of you as well! Today, I'm here to help you troubleshoot some of the most common printing issues, including how to print to image, get more writing space for your students by using bigger paper, and even how to turn one page into a multi-page spread. Let’s walk through these fixes together so you can get back to teaching and stop wrestling with your printer.

When Things Print Wonky: Quick Fixes for Common Printing Issues

There’s nothing more frustrating than opening up a resource you’re excited to use, only to have it print all wonky. Maybe the formatting is off, borders are missing, or weird black boxes are showing up behind images. These are some of the most common printing problems we run into. Luckily, there are a few quick tricks that usually solve them!

Always make sure the file is downloaded and open it in the most recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Printing directly from a browser, a preview window, or an outdated version of Reader can lead to all kinds of unexpected printing issues, especially with PDF files. 

Once you're in Adobe, one of the best go-to solutions is selecting “Print as Image” under the advanced print settings. This simple checkbox can fix all kinds of formatting quirks, especially if things just aren’t lining up right.

Another common issue is the mysterious black boxes. They usually happen when a PDF with layered images or clip art is printed from a browser. Again, opening the file in Adobe Acrobat and printing from there usually clears it up completely.

If your pages are getting cut off or borders are disappearing, check your print settings to make sure it's set to "Fit" or "Shrink Oversized Pages". That way, your full document prints the way it was designed. You won't lose important content along the edges.

These quick adjustments can make a huge difference and help you get the clean, polished prints you expected from the start. Let’s keep going and talk about ways to get more writing space from your prints. Sometimes, our students just need room to write!

Printing Problems When Students Need More Space to Write

Have you ever looked at your student’s barely legible scribbles crammed into a tiny box and thought, “Yeah… they need more space?” I definitely have. Some activities, especially those that ask for longer responses, reflections, or paragraph writing, just aren’t meant to fit into small text boxes. This is one of those printing problems that’s easy to fix once you know how.

If you’ve run into printing issues where the default print size just doesn’t give your students enough room, the solution might be as simple as printing on larger paper. If your printer supports it, try switching from standard letter size (8.5x11) to legal size (8.5x14) or even tabloid (11x17). You’ll be surprised how much extra writing space that gives without changing the actual formatting of the resource.

Another option is to adjust the scale in your print settings. Bumping it up to 110% or 120% can give your students a little more room to write without needing a different paper size. You'll want to make sure you’re using the “Fit to Printable Area” option so nothing gets cut off.

Sometimes, it’s all about flexibility. You might even want to offer both a standard and enlarged version, depending on your students' needs. This is helpful in inclusion classrooms or when working with your students who use assistive technology or need modified materials.

Bottom line is to not let printing problems keep your students from doing their best thinking. A little extra white space can go a long way!

Tiling Tricks to Solve Big Time Printing Issues

Sometimes you need to go big! Maybe you're having your students create a collaborative poster, stretching out a graphic organizer for group work, or just giving your students plenty of space to brainstorm. That’s when tiling comes to the rescue. It’s one of my favorite ways to solve printing issues that come up when one page just isn’t enough.

Tiling basically allows you to print one single-page PDF across multiple sheets of paper. So, instead of shrinking everything to fit onto one tiny page, Adobe Acrobat lets you divide it into sections that can be printed, trimmed, and taped together like a puzzle. This is especially handy for class projects, anchor charts, or group timelines.

To start, open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat and select Print. Under Page Sizing & Handling, click on Poster. That’s the magic tiling option. From there, you can adjust the tile scale to make it as large as you need and set how much overlap you want between pages. Acrobat will then break up the document and spread it out across multiple pages. This solves those frustrating printing problems where everything looks squished or unreadable.

More Sneaky Printing Problems You Can Fix Easily

Other times, it’s not the big, obvious stuff that throws us off. It’s the random glitches that pop up when we least expect them. These printing issues can be just as frustrating, especially when you're in a rush. Below are a few more that I’ve seen come up time and time again (and how to fix them fast!):

Fonts Gone Wild: When Text Prints Weird or Not at All

Ever print out a resource and find strange symbols or missing letters where your directions should be? That’s usually a font issue. It can happen if the font in the PDF isn’t embedded or your printer can’t process it correctly. The fix? Open the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader and choose “Print as Image” in the advanced settings. It smooths out those weird text printing problems and keeps your pages looking exactly how you expected.

Blank Pages or Cut-Off Sections

You hit print, but only half the page comes out, or worse, it’s just blank. Don’t panic! Start by checking your print range to make sure you selected the correct pages. Then make sure you’re not accidentally printing double-sided (which can sometimes cause a hiccup). And yes, give your printer and computer a quick restart. It's a classic tech move, but it often clears up mystery printing issues like this one.

Accidental Double-Sided Printing

There’s nothing quite like handing out a worksheet only to realize your answer key is printed on the back. Oops! This common printing problem usually comes from a default setting in your printer. Always double-check that the “Print on both sides” box is unchecked before you hit print, especially if you’re printing pages that should stay separate for classroom use.

Print to PDF

Have you ever found yourself wanting to digitally share an activity with students, but don't want to send the entire PDF? Well, there is an easy way to do that, and it doesn't involve printing out the pages you want and scanning them into a new PDF! Instead, use the Print to PDF option in your printer settings.

To do this, you will go to File and Print just like you do when you want to print a hard copy. In the area where you select the printer, choose Print to PDF (or similar option) instead of an actual printer.  Then select the pages you want and click print.  Instead of actually printing, it will save this as a new PDF file on your computer. You will likely even be prompted to give it a name and the location where you want to save it, just like when you save a file to your computer. 

You can also use this method to easily create a PDF from a website. This way, students can access the content you want them to see without actually needing to go to the site.  It's a great hack when you don't have access to the computer lab or 1:1 technology.

Print Like a Pro With No More Printing Issues

Let’s be real here for a minute. Prepping lessons is enough work without having to battle the printer, too. Whether you’re troubleshooting text that prints weird, trying to get more space for student responses, or figuring out how to tile that one-pager into a full collaborative display, there is a fix. Most printing issues have simple solutions once you know where to look, and now you’ve got them all in one place!

Next time you run into one of those frustrating printing problems, just come back to this post and try the tip that fits. You’ve got options that work with the resources you already have. No more guessing. No more wasting paper. Just smooth printing so you can focus on what really matters, which is your students and your teaching.

If you’ve grabbed one of my social studies resources from TPT and something isn’t printing quite right, I hope this guide helps make things easier. You can also check out the FAQ page TPT has created for another helpful tool! 

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Before you decorate that teacher planner...

Have you seen all the amazing teacher planners out there? They are filled with beautiful writing, inspirational sayings, colorful stickers, and just looking at them makes you excited to teach. BUT, before you go overboard and spend hours decorating yours, you need to remember their purpose - planning. Your year will go a lot smoother if you spend some time looking at the scope and pacing of what you need to teach. Not sure how to even begin? Read on and I'll explain how I organized my planner.

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Growing a Classroom Library? Add these books!

Lately, I've been daydreaming about creating a social studies classroom library. When I see the amazing collections amassed by my friends who teach ELA, I think back to the collection of thirty year old encyclopedias, old textbooks, and atlases that made up my classroom library when I was in the classroom. They definitely served a purpose, but students weren't exactly excited to use them.

So...
What if teachers added books to their libraries that hooked students and made them want to learn more? What if the books made a foreign culture or time more relevant? What if the books were just fun to read? What if the classroom library became a spot that students liked to go to and were excited about?

While I was creating a wish list of books for my dream library, I realized I didn't have many recent books on my list. So, I asked my good friend and ELA teacher, Rachel of Writing by Rachel, to make me a list of recent books that should be added to a middle school social studies classroom collection. Here are her amazing suggestions.

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10 Tips for the First Year Teacher

Stepping into your classroom for the very first time is one of those moments you never forget. Before my first year began, I remember bouncing between pure excitement and complete panic. I had my dream job teaching 11th grade U.S. History. Yet, I still felt like I was standing at the edge of something enormous. I knew my content. I had survived (and even thrived!) during student teaching. There’s just something different about being the person at the front of your classroom with your roster, your routines, and your expectations.

That first year was challenging in ways I didn’t expect. It also shaped me into the teacher I later became. If you’re a first year teacher, especially at the high school level, you deserve support, honesty, and real talk from someone who’s been exactly where you are. Let’s walk through ten things I wish someone had told me before I ever hung the first poster on my wall.

What Every First Year Teacher Should Know Before Day One

Before we dive into the tips, I want to pause and reassure you of something every first year teacher needs to hear: you don’t have to know everything right now. Truly. High school is a fast-paced environment filled with big personalities, big emotions, and big expectations. When you’re starting out, it’s easy to feel like you’re already behind. But you’re not. You’re learning, growing, stepping into one of the most meaningful roles you’ll ever have.

Being a first year teacher means you’re juggling a hundred new things at once. We're talking grading policies, classroom management, content prep, school culture, and even remembering where the good stapler lives. While all of that can feel overwhelming, it’s also the start of something exciting. You’re about to build connections, impact teenagers’ lives, and create a classroom that reflects who you are as an educator.

This section of your career is supposed to feel messy and unfamiliar. That doesn’t mean you're unprepared. It means you’re becoming the teacher you’re meant to be. So take a breath. Give yourself grace. And know that the tips below are designed to help you feel supported, grounded, and ready for what comes next.

1. A First Year Teacher Should Start Small

When you walk into the classroom for the first time, it’s easy to want to change the world by third period. The truth every first year teacher needs to hear is that impact takes time. High schoolers don’t automatically trust you because you have a shiny new lanyard. Relationships are built slowly, one interaction at a time.

You’ll have days where you walk out feeling like you nailed it and days where you wonder if any teen in the building heard a single word you said. That’s normal. What matters is that you stay grounded in the small wins. The quiet student who suddenly participates, the class that laughs at your joke, the kid who asks for help because they trust you. Those moments are the foundation of everything else.

2. Remember That Survival Is a Strategy

Just because the school hired you, it does not mean they expect you to out-teach the veteran teachers on day one. You are at the beginning of a very steep learning curve. Take one day at a time. Yesterday is in the past, and let it go. Try to plan your lessons a week or so ahead of time, but know that it is okay to be planning today for tomorrow.

Teaching at any level is hard, but in high school, the emotional and psychological strain can sneak up on you fast. Teenagers negotiate everything from deadlines, rules, expectations, you name it. If you aren’t careful, you’ll spend half the day debating instead of teaching. That’s why clear, simple, consistent rules matter. Think about what worked (or didn’t!) during student teaching. Then ask a few veteran teachers in your building what they do. No friendly mentors on your campus yet? Try online communities like Teaching History with History Gal for insight and support.

Start with a short list of rules. Seriously, less is better. Enforce them with calm consistency. Don’t negotiate every request. Don’t soften boundaries because you’re worried about being liked. Teens may push back in the moment, but long-term, they respect teachers who are steady, fair, and genuine. You won’t win every kid over right away. Some of your students will challenge you every single class period. When you stay consistent and show them that your decisions can be trusted, you’ll make progress that matters.

3. Be Prepared But Not Perfect

Preparation will save your sanity, especially when you teach high school. Perfection is not the goal. You can be prepared and still not know everything, and that’s okay. When I taught World History for the first time, I was learning major chunks of the content right alongside my students. I butchered pronunciations. I mixed up dates. I even had lessons crash so spectacularly that I wished the floor would swallow me whole. Every single messy moment taught me something valuable.

If you're a first year teacher teaching a subject outside your comfort zone, break the content into manageable chunks and learn with intention. Lean on YouTube channels, podcasts, teacher blogs, or colleagues to help fill the gaps. Build ten minutes of buffer time into your lessons. Trust me, you’ll use it. Whatever you do, create a folder of anytime activities for when the copier breaks, technology fails, or a lesson tanks. You’ll thank yourself later.

Being prepared doesn’t look like perfection. It looks like resilience, curiosity, and the willingness to adjust when things go sideways.

4. Be Flexible as a First Year Teacher

One of the biggest secrets to thriving as a first year teacher is learning to pivot quickly and without shame. You will have lessons that fall flat before they even get going. Maybe the directions confused everyone. Maybe the pacing was off. Maybe the activity simply wasn’t as brilliant as it seemed at midnight the night before. That’s normal.

When an activity stalls, don’t try to convince your students to love it. Move on. Switching gears gracefully saves time, protects your confidence, and keeps the energy in the room from sinking. On the flip side, when something is working, really working, let it grow. Extend the conversation. Give them extra time to collaborate. Ride the momentum. Flexibility isn’t losing control. It’s the ability to read the room and respond with confidence.

5. Avoid the Comparison Trap

Scrolling through Instagram, Pinterest, or teacher TikTok can feel like torture during your first year. Everyone seems to have the perfect classroom, flawless anchor charts, gorgeous bulletin boards, and systems that run like a dream. Those posts are carefully curated highlight reels. They do not always show the everyday chaos that every high school teacher experiences.

It's so easy as a first year teacher to constantly compare yourself and lose sight of what truly matters, which is the connection, growth, and authenticity you create with your students. Your students don’t care if your classroom is Pinterest-perfect. They care that you show up with humor, patience, fairness, and honesty. High schoolers are human lie detectors. They value real teachers, not polished performances.

6. Prioritize Building Relationships

Relationships matter more at the high school level than many people realize. Behind every eye roll and sarcastic comment is a teenager who wants to feel respected and seen. Learning their names quickly, asking about their interests, and acknowledging their efforts go a long way.

Make it a goal to build trust early. Greet your students at the door. Celebrate their wins. Notice who needs encouragement. When your students know you’re on their side, those tough management moments get easier, participation increases, and the class culture becomes something you’re proud of. For all teachers, relationships are foundational.

7. Establish Routines Early

Consistency is a gift to both you and your students. High schoolers crave structure, even if they pretend otherwise. Routines help your classroom run without constant reminders and reduce unnecessary stress.

Create predictable systems:

• How your students enter and start class
• How to submit work
• What to do when they’re finished
• How you handle phones
• How you manage group work
• What transitions look like

As a first year teacher, sticking to routines makes your days smoother and helps your students feel more secure. Once your procedures are established, you’ll find you have far more energy for the parts of teaching you love.

8. Learn to Protect Your Time as a First Year Teacher

Your first year will be full of invitations. You'll be invited to join committees, sponsor clubs, help with events, coach teams, or volunteer for extra responsibilities. While some opportunities will genuinely excite you, many will drain your limited time and energy.

As a first year teacher, your main job is to build strong instruction and a strong classroom culture. Don’t be afraid to say no. Protecting your prep periods, your evenings, and your mental bandwidth isn’t selfish. It’s strategic and essential to your well-being. There will be many years to join extra activities at school. This year, invest in yourself.

9. Seek Out Support Systems

Your first year is not meant to be done alone. You need people. People who will answer your “Is this normal?” questions, who will talk you through tough days, who will share their lesson resources, and who will remind you that you’re doing better than you think.

Find those people. They might be in your hallway, in another department, or online in communities built for teachers. Mentorship doesn’t have to be formal. Sometimes the teacher down the hall who lets you vent between classes becomes your lifeline. As a first year teacher, it's so important to create a community for yourself to stay energized and grounded. We always say it takes a village to support our students. The same can be said for being an effective teacher. 

10. Self-Reflect Without Beating Yourself Up

One of the most powerful habits you can build as a first year teacher is the ability to reflect without spiraling into self-criticism. Reflection is where the growth happens. It’s where you figure out which routines are working, which lessons need tweaking, and which parts of your day feel energizing or draining. Reflection should never turn into a running list of everything you think you did wrong. That’s not reflective practice. That’s self-destruction.

High school teaching moves fast. It’s easy to replay awkward moments or tough interactions on a loop after the bell rings. You don’t have to walk out every day feeling victorious. You just need to stay open to learning. A simple reflection routine, like jotting three things that worked and one thing to adjust, keeps your growth grounded and your confidence intact. Teaching is a profession built on constant evolution. Reflection is what helps you evolve with purpose instead of pressure. This is the habit that will shape you not just for your first year, but for every year that comes after.

Bonus Tip: Don't Reinvent the Wheel! 

We live in an information age, and that means you have a variety of resources at your fingertips. Don't feel like you need to create every lesson and every activity from scratch. You don't! Use the resources available to you that will save your time and energy for other tasks.

If you’re looking for resources that will make your life easier as a first year teacher, I’ve got you covered. In my TPT store, you’ll find a wide range of resources from engaging map activities and creative doodle notes to classroom games, biographies, bellringers, and review materials. These are all designed to save you time while keeping your students motivated and on task. I designed these resources with real classrooms in mind. They can be the extra support you need as you navigate the ups and downs of your first year.

You're Growing Into the Teacher You're Meant to Be

Being a first year teacher is equal parts exciting, overwhelming, exhausting, and inspiring. That’s exactly why it shapes you so deeply. You’re learning how to manage a classroom, connect with teenagers, teach content you love, and figure out who you are as an educator, all at the same time. It’s a lot, but it’s also the beginning of a career filled with impact and meaning. 

As you navigate this year, remember that you don’t have to be perfect to be effective. You just have to keep showing up, keep learning, and keep giving yourself the same grace you offer your students. Every challenge you face and every small win you celebrate is molding you into a stronger, more confident teacher. You’re doing hard work, and you’re doing it well. Trust the process, trust yourself, and know that you’ve absolutely got this!

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If you want to revisit these ideas whenever the school year feels a little overwhelming, save this post for later. Pin it, bookmark it, or share it with a teacher friend who’s also navigating life as a first year teacher. Having quick access to encouragement and tips can make all the difference on the days when you need a reminder that you’re not alone and you’re absolutely capable of thriving in this new role.

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10 YouTube Channels That Rock!

I am slightly obsessed with finding quality YouTube videos for Middle and High School Social Studies classes. Let's face it, there are A LOT of bad YouTube videos out there and it can be painful to find a video that is entertaining, yet educational.

So here's my list of 10 YouTube Channels you should check out, bookmark, and maybe even subscribe.

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The Power of Toons!

Today, I'm joining up with Teaching Trio for Technology Thursday!






I love comics and I especially like to incorporate comics and toons into my lessons.

3 Reasons You Should Use Cartoon Images in Your Class:
1. Toons make boring lessons, homework, worksheets, and even tests more fun.
2. They make high school students smile (believe me, high school students can be a tough audience!)
3. It shows students you have a sense of humor.



Don't know where to find great cartoon images? One of my favorite illustrators has some awesome resources for teachers! Since 1996, Ron Leishman has been putting up awesome toons daily on his site Toonaday. You'll have to sign up for a free account, but once you do, you can download his daily toon and access the last 30 days of toons. You are free to use these toons in your classroom and for personal use. If you'd like more of his toons and/or would like to use his toons for commercial use, Ron has a Teachers Pay Teachers Store: Ron Leishman Digital Toonage and a subscription site called ToonClipart.

What are you waiting for? Go add some humor to your classes!

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Creating the Ultimate Sub Folder

If you’ve ever woken up sick at 5:00 a.m. or gotten that dreaded call from the school nurse saying your child isn’t feeling well, you know the panic that sets in when you realize you’re not prepared for a sub. Emergencies happen. We’ve all been there! That’s exactly why having a ready-to-go sub folder is such a lifesaver. I like to think of it as my classroom safety net. When everything is organized and ready, I can stay home and rest without worrying that my students or substitute will be left scrambling.

What to Include in Your Sub Folder

Your sub folder should be simple, organized, and easy to follow. I always start with the basics like updated class rolls, the current bell schedule, and any special notes about students who leave early or have accommodations. These small details make a big difference, especially for a substitute who may be new to your school or your class routine. I also make sure my sub folder includes both digital and printed copies of everything, just in case technology decides to act up.

Another must-have is a clear schedule layout. If your school runs on A/B days or rotating classes, try to make the schedule as visual and straightforward as possible. I’ve found that including a quick chart or even color-coding the classes can save a substitute a lot of confusion. The easier you make it for them to follow your day, the smoother everything will go in your absence.

I also always leave emergency lesson plans. They are simple, flexible activities that don’t depend on what we’re currently studying. These lessons usually cover topics that I know we have already covered. This way, if I’m unexpectedly out, I know the substitute can grab a plan that works with any unit. I also leave space for them to jot down how things went or if certain activities were particularly successful. It’s such a helpful way to stay in the loop when you return.

The Secret Ingredient - No Prep Sub Plans

Let’s be honest. Creating meaningful sub plans is often the most stressful part of being out. That’s exactly why I designed my No Prep Sub Plans to take that pressure off your shoulders. These plans are designed specifically for history teachers. They include 10 engaging activities that can fit into any U.S. or World History unit. The best part? They come with clear teacher directions, print and digital options, and flexible timing guidelines so you can customize based on your schedule.

Each activity in the No Prep Sub Plans is self-contained. This means substitutes can easily pick up and teach without extra prep. Let's take a peek at some of the activities.

Whose Phone is This?

"Whose Phone Is This?" gets your students thinking creatively about historical figures through a modern lens.  Students will choose a historical figure that they have learned about and answer questions based on what that figure might have on their cell phone if they lived today.  It's a fun and engaging way to get students thinking about these figures as "real people" and not just a character in their textbook. 

Historical Front Page

The "Historical Front Page" is a 45–60 minute activity that has your students creating a front page for a historical event you have studied in class. Using both pictures and words, students must create the front page of a newspaper that is covering the historical event. Students must focus on accuracy, creativity, and connections to their notes. 

Infographic

The Infographic Activity allows your students to demonstrate understanding visually. After being introduced to how infographics share information using images, your students will create their own infographic. This activity is perfect for classes with diverse learners. 

Puzzles

There are even two puzzle options that are perfect for shorter class periods. Using the Crossword Puzzle and Word Find activities, students will reinforce vocabulary and key people from recent lessons. Students love creating the puzzles and then trading with a classmate to solve a puzzle. 

History Meets Social Media

Your students who love social media will get a kick out of "History Book" and "Chatter". In these activities, they create mock profiles or posts for famous figures. These 30–45 minute tasks combine history and pop culture, making even the most reluctant learners excited to participate.

The Movie Plot

The Movie Plot task lets your students imagine pitching a historical film to a Hollywood producer. They have to think through characters, setting, and dialogue. It’s a 45–60 minute project that turns research into storytelling.

 

And. . . there are more activities included in this resource! Whether your substitute needs to fill one class period or an entire day, there’s enough variety to choose from while still keeping the work meaningful. What makes these sub plans stand out is the creative mix of activities. 

With all these options at your fingertips, you can easily build a sub folder that’s flexible, engaging, and completely no prep. Every activity is designed to stand alone, which means your sub doesn’t have to stress about keeping up with your pacing guide. You also don’t have to worry about reteaching everything when you return.

How to Keep Your Sub Folder Ready All Year

Creating your sub folder is just the beginning. The real key is keeping it up to date. I like to revisit mine at the start of each quarter. I replace outdated rosters, check my emergency contact list, and refresh my thank-you note for subs. I also keep a checklist in the front that reminds me to restock copies of any activities that were used. Having extra copies printed and ready to go has saved me more times than I can count!

Another helpful tip is to store your sub folder somewhere obvious. I keep mine in a clearly labeled binder right by my computer so it’s easy to find. I even let a trusted colleague know where it’s kept, just in case I’m ever out unexpectedly. If your school uses Google Drive, it’s worth uploading a digital backup there too. That way, everything, from rosters to sub plans, is just a click away.

Don’t forget the personal touch. I always include a thank-you note and, when possible, a small token of appreciation for my sub. Whether it’s a coffee gift card or a quick promise to cover their class in return, showing gratitude goes a long way. Substitutes often step into chaos, and a little kindness can make their day.

Grab Your Free Resource

If you’re ready to take the stress out of prepping for a sub day, I’ve got you covered! When you sign up, I will send you more tips and ideas for setting up your sub plan and one free activity. It's a ready-to-use activity that’s perfect to include in your sub folder. It’s an easy way to start building your collection of meaningful lessons that keep your students engaged and learning, even when you can’t be there. Sign up today and grab your free download to make your next sub day completely worry-free!

 

 

Time to Build Your Stress Free Sub Folder

Having a well-prepared sub folder isn’t just about organization. It’s about peace of mind. When everything your substitute needs is in one place, you can take that unexpected day off without feeling guilty or worried about what’s happening back at school. 

With my No Prep Sub Plans, you’ll know your students are still engaged in meaningful, standards-based work that ties directly to your content. So take a deep breath, grab a binder, and start creating your ultimate sub folder today. And. . . if you want ready-to-use activities for your sub folder, then make sure to grab my No Prep Sub Plans resource.  It includes all the activities from this post, and more!  Future you will be so glad you did!

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Pin this post to your teacher board so you’ll have it handy the next time you’re setting up your sub folder or refreshing your emergency sub plans. You’ll thank yourself later when that unexpected sick day hits!

 

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