How to Plan for a Sub (So You Can Take a Day Off)

<p class="p1">Have you ever been sick, but still showed up to teach anyway? Teachers do this so often, and it’s usually for one of two reasons. They feel like it’s easier to go in than it is to try and put together sub plans (even when they’re feeling awful!) or they feel guilty for calling in sick…especially with the current sub shortage.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Our guest today, Kelsey Sorenson, is here to encourage you to change your thought process around taking a day off. She’ll share how you can plan for a sub ahead of time so that you can actually take a day off. You will also hear exactly how to prepare your students for your absence, and how you can ensure that your sub feels welcome and will want to return in the future.</p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Show Notes: <a href= "https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/plan-for-a-sub" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/plan-for-a-sub</a></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/"><span class="s2">https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/</span></a></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk):<br /> <a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beginning-Teacher-Talk"><span class="s2"> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beginning-Teacher-Talk</span></a> </span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Connect with Lori on Pinterest: <a href= "https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/"><span class= "s2">https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/</span></a></span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">Connect with Lori on Instagram:<br /> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/beginningteachertalk"><span class= "s2">https://www.instagram.com/beginningteachertalk</span></a></span></p> <p class="p1">If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling extra loving, I would be