Substitute Teacher Lesson Plan Template
Use this template to create detailed lesson plans for substitute teachers. Fill in each section with specific information about your class.
Class Information
Teacher Name: [Your name]
Date(s): [Date of absence]
Grade Level: [Grade]
Subject: [Subject area]
Period/Block: [Time]
Room Number: [Room #]
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
[Objective 1]
[Objective 2]
[Objective 3]
Materials and Resources
[Textbooks, handouts, etc.]
[Technology needed (projector, tablets, etc.)]
[Manipulatives or supplies]
[Links to digital resources]
Lesson Procedure
Opening/Warm-Up (__ minutes)
[Describe the opening activity to engage students and review prior knowledge]
Direct Instruction (__ minutes)
[Describe what the substitute should teach or present to students]
Guided Practice (__ minutes)
[Describe activities where students practice with support]
Independent Practice (__ minutes)
[Describe individual work or assignments]
Closure (__ minutes)
[Describe how to wrap up the lesson and check for understanding]
Differentiation
For students who need additional support:
[Accommodation or modification]
For advanced students:
[Extension activity or challenge]
Assessment
How will student learning be assessed?
[Exit ticket, worksheet, observation, etc.]
[What to collect and where to place it]
Classroom Management Tips
[Specific strategies that work with this class]
[Incentives or consequences in place]
[Students who work well together/should be separated]
Alternative Activities
If students finish early:
[Extension activity or enrichment option]
If technology fails:
[Backup plan without technology]
If lesson runs short:
[Filler activity that's educational]
Homework/Assignment
Assignment: [Description of what students should complete]
Due Date: [When it's due]
How to submit: [Turn in to basket, upload online, etc.]
Additional Notes for Substitute
[Any other important information about the class, students, or routines]
📋 Feedback Request: Please leave notes about student behavior, participation, work completion, and any issues that arose during the lesson.