Living a bold life in a timid world

Last week I went to a memorial service for a wonderful woman in our church who was promoted to Glory after struggling with leukemia for several years. Although I could not help but let the tears well up in my eyes I knew that because of the way she lived her life, her Savior was pleased with her. The sanctuary was full of people whose lives she had touched. She didn't just go about her usual business as if her faith didn't matter. She was a prayer warrior, an encourager, and a woman of faith. She lived every day as though it was her last day to make an impact for the Lord. She wasn't complacent in her faith but wanted everyone she met to know about her Savior. What an encouragement to those of us watching! Lena "Lee" Moburg will be missed but we rejoice that she is now cancer free and singing praises face to face with her Lord. I hope and pray that I can be even just half the woman of God she was...

Planning on getting a substitute?

Teachers take heed...




-Leave a lesson plan written out for your sub. If we come in and you tell us the day's plans in the 2 minutes before we leave, chances are we WON'T remember it all and it will stress us out. We have enough stress coming into an unfamiliar class as it is!

- Leave instructions for how the discipline/positive reinforcement works. If we don't know how to get them motivated to work, chances are the day is going to be hectic because they already think they can get away with stuff when a sub is there.

-Is thee a penalty for going to the restroom/getting drink during class? LET US KNOW! You don't REALLY expect kids to be honest when there is no one to hold them accountable, do you? I know it's sad... but it's the truth.

-If the sub has a duty at the beginning or end of class, tell them what to do. It might sound silly but since we've never been teachers we have NO IDEA what bus duty or pick up duty means.

-Have paper in your class for the sub to write a note on at the end of the day that is bigger than a post-it. It takes a LOT of those things to tell you about the day.

-Put suggested time frames on your lesson plan for each subject. It helps us pace so things get done. Don't just assume we know how to cram all the stuff in before lunch. Which reminds me... don't forget to tell us when lunch is!

- name tags and/or a seating chart is helpful

-Organized clutter (emphasis on the organized)


doing these things will make the sub less stressed out about being in your room, helps the students respect him or her, and makes the day run smoother. Subbing is not an ideal job for most. Sure it's a one-day thing with no committment after the bell rings, but it also leads to stress and frustration when the kids are unfamiliar, the supplies are nowhere to be found, and the discipline is lacking. We are helping you out by being there... a little help from you would be nice

quiz

I took this quiz just for fun but the results were pretty funnny... check it out!

Long-term job

Last week I was given a substituting job at the school conveniently down the street from where I live. While I was on lunch break, I ran into a teacher I know from church. She is a few months pregnant and is looking for a long-term substitute for her class starting in January. She asked if I would be interested in taking over her first grade class! I am so excited! Not only does long-term pay really well, it also is a chance for the principal to see my teaching abilities. Several people have gotten permanant teaching jobs because they worked their way up from short term to long term subbing and the principal really liked them. I am hoping and praying that everything works out. I am so thankful that this opportunity has come up. God definately knows what He is doing!