Use these free sub forms and add it to your sub binder.  Read about how the Sub Report will help you find out how the day went for the substitute and your students.

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Hey, it’s completely true that all teachers get sick (OF SCHOOL) sometime or another.  Teachers are people too!

We also deserve a little time off to do some shopping, have lunch with friends, or just take a mental health day.

MENTAL HEALTH DAYS ARE FOR REAL!

When I was still in the classroom I felt like taking off was too much drama.  Besides being away from my students, I didn’t take time for myself because of the DREADED SUB PLANS! 

I got so tired of redoing my sub plans every time. Sick of rewriting all the class period times, notes about certain students, and what teacher to call on for help.

FINALLY I GOT SMART.

Well, smarter.  I put together a Sub Binder that I could easily use over and over again!

HAVING A GOOD SUB BINDER OR SUB TUB IN PLACE CAN BE LIFE CHANGING!  I am not joking about this.

If you have not already put together your own Sub Binder, do it!  Please do yourself a favor and get that Sub Management Binder going.

Click here to save time by using my 96 page full product Sub Binder BUNDLE.

One of the most used forms I added to my Sub Management Binder is the SUB REPORT.  Smile.

Note to teacher:  You’re going to get your own FREE SUB FORMS.

Every teacher wants to know how it went with the sub while they’re away from the classroom.  You can check out the free printable substitute form below.

Occasionally, I have had to contact a sub to ask about a certain even or interaction with one of my students.

On this FREE Sub Report there is a space for the sub to leave their name and contact information.  You’ll be able to easily get in touch with them if you need to ask questions.

Student behavior is always a concern when you take off from school.  I included a section that focuses on the classroom behavior.  You’ll be able to get an overall sense of how your class “generally” behaved.

Using tabbed dividers make it so much easier to stay organized.

THE SUB CAN RATE THE STUDENTS’ BEHAVIOR AS FOLLOWS:

  • Awesome = 1
  • Good = 2
  • Average = 3
  • Needs improvement = 4
  • Poor = 5

Over the years I have found that this simple rating is easier for the sub, than just asking, “How was my class?”  

If you have classes that switch throughout the day, I suggest that you make a separate copy for each class that rotates to your classroom.

WORK OUT A DEAL WITH YOUR STUDENTS

Work out a deal ahead of time to encourage your students to be on their best behavior during your absence.  For example, you can tell your kiddos that if you get an overall report of a:  1 = AWESOME RATING for the day, then you will reward them with a little surprise.

If you’re like me, you’re super busy and probably don’t have time to go to the store to buy surprises.  I’m a huge fan of giving students rewards that don’t cost me anything.  You won’t even have to put any effort in on these free class rewards.

EXAMPLES OF FREE REWARDS YOU CAN GIVE YOUR CLASS:

Besides asking the sub to leave an overall rating for classroom behavior, I also like to get names of individual students that required “extra behavior” reminders.  You know what I’m talking about.

Ahead of time, let your students know that the substitute will be leaving you a report.  I have had really good results with putting the free sub forms on the projector and letting the kids see for themselves.

REWARD THE COOL KIDS

It’s important to reward those students that receive special recognition for having awesome behavior for the sub.  

You’ll also get information about who was absent or tardy on this sub form. 

Knowing how the actual lessons your sub taught is important.  You will want to get lesson reflections.  If the lesson didn’t go well, or if your students struggled with understanding a concept, you will want to know.  So awesome that there is a space for this too!

The last section I included on the Sub Report is just a section of open note space.  Your substitute teacher can leave any other feedback or comments they feel you need to know.

FEEDBACK FROM THE SUB

This little form has been a lifesaver for me in the past!  On certain occasions, I have even had my neighboring teacher take a picture of the Sub Report at the end of the day.  She then texts it to me so I’ll know what to expect when I arrive at school the next day.

Because putting a sub binder together is a lot of work, I do have a Sub Binder BUNDLE that is a paid product in my TpT store.

Click here for your FREE Sub Report download.

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Looking for more FREE classroom management resources?

Parent Communication Logs

Student Behavior Forms

What stresses you out the most when you have to be out of school and need a sub?  Leave me a note in the comment section below!

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Jen

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