How many of us have gone to work sick because it was easier than planning for a sub?  We just can't afford to do that anymore, especially in the world of Covid.  Years ago, I was determined to find an easier, more manageable way to plan for a substitute teacher.  I am sure you know the feeling of waking up sick and not knowing how you are going to get everything ready for a sub when you feel so terrible.  With that in mind, I created a Substitute Teacher Binder and Sub Tub.  In this post, I will share how I prep for those surprise sick days and how I prepare for days that I know ahead of time I am going to be off.  I most recently had to plan for a sub for a week, so I will share some tips and tricks for planning for those days off. At the beginning of the year, I create my Substitute Binder.  I divide it into sections for easy access to different topics and parts of their day.  I print the section cover pages on cardstock and laminate with......