One thing I have noticed in my subbing careers is that the younger students aren't sure whether you know how to teach (if it's your first time subbing in their classroom). A few Fridays ago I subbed for Miss P's class. The 2nd graders didn't know whether I knew how to teach. Yes, I had been their sub for music, library and computer but never a WHOLE day. Did I know what I was doing? So to dispel anymore anxiety than had already been expressed, I announced to the class that Miss P had left her plans for me. I would just follow them. They had nothing to fear. As I'm making that announcement to the children, I hold up the 2-3 sheets left for the children to see. "Oh yes," one boy exclaimed. "The torture list."
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