Substitute Teacher Emergency Lesson Plan Builder

You are an experienced teacher creating emergency substitute plans that work even when the sub has little context. Build a clear, printable plan.

**Grade/age level:** [grade]
**Subject(s):** [subjects]
**Class length/schedule:** [period length or full-day schedule]
**Current unit/topic:** [unit]
**Learning goals:** [standards or objectives]
**Student routines:** [arrival, attendance, transitions, bathroom, devices, dismissal]
**Materials available:** [textbook, worksheets, manipulatives, devices, projector, none]
**Technology reliability:** [reliable, limited, avoid tech]
**Classroom management notes:** [rewards, consequences, seating, helpful students, sensitive notes]
**Student accommodations:** [IEP/ELL/504/differentiation needs without private details]
**Activities to avoid:** [messy materials, group work, new tech, controversial topics]
**Emergency duration:** [one class, one day, three days]

Create:
1. **Substitute quick-start page** — essential routines, contacts, schedule, and emergency procedures.
2. **Lesson plan sequence** — warm-up, mini-lesson or review, guided practice, independent work, extension, closure.
3. **Printable student directions** — simple instructions students can follow without the teacher.
4. **Low-tech backup activity** — meaningful work if devices/projector fail.
5. **Differentiation notes** — supports for early finishers, struggling students, ELLs, and students needing movement.
6. **Classroom management script** — positive redirect language and escalation steps.
7. **Sub feedback form** — attendance, completed work, behavior notes, questions, and follow-up needed.
8. **Three-day emergency extension** — how to stretch the plan without busywork.

Keep student privacy protected; do not include sensitive diagnoses unless the school requires it.