This easy-to-read, humorous survival guide for substitute teachers presents strategies to get students on your side and make classroom management easier for the whole day. Experienced and new teachers will discover quick, relationship-building activities that make the difference between a day of dodging spitballs and a day where students give you homemade bracelets.

This time-saving resource includes specific lessons for all grades and subject areas. Ideal for a teacher getting started, an experienced teacher filling in, or a full-time classroom teacher looking for new ways to connect with students, this timely book offers what you need to survive and succeed.