Substitute Folders

Most of us are preparing for or just starting back to school and probably not thinking about being absent yet, but taking just a little time out at the beginning of the year to prepare a substitute folder can save you tons of time later!

Printable Substitute Planning Guide for Preschool and Kindergarten

Substitute Information

I remember a few years ago when I was called for jury duty three times in one year. I know you’re thinking that’s not possible, but it is – I was called for city, county, and federal jury duty all in the same school year. Each time I thanked my lucky stars that I had taken the time to prepare a substitute folder in advance.

Another year I had three deaths in my family, all within four weeks of each other. I missed a total of nine days of school to fly to and from Michigan on three separate occasions.

Oh, and did I mention one of those days was the first day of school? You can bet your bottom dollar that my substitute folder was a life saver that year!

Printable Sub Packet with Fillable Forms for Customizing! Preschool and Kindergarten

Important Info for Substitute Teachers

Information that should be left for subs:

  • Class List
  • Daily Schedule
  • Contacts
  • Behavior Expectations
  • Dismissal List
  • Class Rules
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Notes Page
  • Lesson Plans
  • Map of the School

Easy Printable Sub Planning Guide for Preschool and Kindergarten

Why should you prepare a substitute folder TODAY?

  • Save time by putting all the essential ingredients for a substitute folder together in one thorough and concise package
  • Feel more at ease knowing that your substitute has everything he or she needs to be successful
  • Plan ahead for those unexpected absences that leave you scrambling

You can toil away for hours creating your own or purchase the one I created HERE.

More Substitute Planning Resources:
Class List Picture
Printable Substitute Planning Guide
Top 6 Tips for Planning for a Substitute