We know there are times when our regular teachers will not be able to teach our kids on some days. When our daughter was in elementary school, it was extremely helpful if we received a phone call or email to let us know of the change in personnel so we could prepare our child.
It really threw our girl into a bit of a frazzled state when the substitute teacher didn't immediately start the math lesson at 10:10 or she taught the subjects in a different order completely.
We finally hammered home the idea that this "new" teacher was to be given the same respect as her regular teacher and if things happened at different times (or not at all!) it was NO BIG DEAL! Sometimes kids stay with babysitting grandparents....and kids are still to mind their manners and obey the rules for grandparents just like parents!
If there is any way the current teacher can leave a small note for the substitute with any special tips for your child, it also may make everyone's life a little easier.
What things do you do to prepare for substitute teachers? Is it even a problem?
Anyway, I really thought the above cartoon was hilarious and needed a reason to share it :)
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