# Write substitute teacher plans that run without me

Clear, complete sub plans with schedule, lesson steps, routines, student support notes, and backup activities.

- Topic: Learning & Teaching
- Framework: Few-Shot
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Education, Write, Plan, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/write-substitute-teacher-plans-that-run-without-me

## Prompt

```text
Write substitute plans for a day I'll be out.

**Date(s) and reason type:** [planned / emergency set]
**Grade and subject(s):** [DETAILS]
**Daily schedule:** [PERIODS OR BLOCKS WITH TIMES, INCLUDING DUTIES]
**What students should work on:** [TOPIC, ASSIGNMENT, MATERIALS LOCATION]
**Key routines:** [attendance, entry, bathroom, technology, dismissal]
**Students needing support:** [describe accommodations or health needs by role, e.g. "two students have extended time", "one student has an allergy action plan in the nurse's office" - no names in the plan itself]
**Helpful staff:** [neighbor teacher, office extension, para]

Write the plans with:
1. A one-page "Start here" with the schedule, who to ask for help, and where things are.
2. For each period: a timed lesson plan a non-specialist can run, with exact student instructions to read aloud.
3. Routines and behavior expectations, plus what to do if something goes wrong.
4. Early-finisher work and one backup activity if technology fails.
5. A short form for the sub to leave notes on attendance, behavior, and what got done.

Rules:
- Assume the sub doesn't know the content. Avoid tasks that require teaching new material.
- Do not include confidential details; tell the sub where to find the confidential folder.
- Mark anything I didn't give you as [ADD], e.g. room numbers or extensions.
```

## What to fill in

- planned / emergency set
- DETAILS
- PERIODS OR BLOCKS WITH TIMES, INCLUDING DUTIES
- TOPIC, ASSIGNMENT, MATERIALS LOCATION
- attendance, entry, bathroom, technology, dismissal
- neighbor teacher, office extension, para
- ADD

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