Substitute teachers frequently face situations that require filling unexpected time in the classroom. Whether the permanent teacher was unable to leave lesson plans for the day or the activities requested by the teacher are too short for the time available, an 
effective substitute teacher is prepared with manageable and meaningful activities to provide students with an active and worthwhile day of learning. The SubSkills™ Basic Online Training Course contains electronic versions of all of the fill-in activities found in Chapter Six of the Substitute Teacher Handbook. The Fill-In Activities are ordered in the following categories:
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Five-Minute Fillers |
Whole-class, teacher-directed activities designed to fill the few extra minutes that may occur throughout the school day. |
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Early Finishers |
Activities for individual students who finish assignments early. |
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Short Activities |
These activities may be completed in 20 to 40 minutes. These activities are grouped by content area and often may be modified for use as Five-Minute Fillers or Early Finishers, as well as adapted for students with special needs or accelerated learners. |
