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Sub Plan Generator

Create a clear, detailed substitute teacher plan your sub can follow without knowing your subject.

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Example — Sub Plan

"6th grade ELA, the class is reading Hatchet, 50-minute periods"

Class Overview: 28 students, generally well-behaved. Seating chart is on the desk. Student helpers: Maya (front row) and Carlos (back row) can answer procedural questions.

Period 1-3 (50 min each):

Warm-Up (10 min): Students take out their copies of Hatchet and respond to the journal prompt on the board: “Describe a time you had to solve a problem on your own.”

Reading (25 min): Students read Chapters 8-9 independently. Early finishers should answer the comprehension questions on the worksheet (copies on my desk, blue folder).

Wrap-Up (15 min): Class discussion — ask 3-4 students to share their journal responses.

Generated in ~15 seconds. Ready to use.

Attach your seating chart, classroom rules, or any worksheets the sub should use.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How detailed are the generated sub plans?▾
Very detailed. Each plan includes class overview, student helpers, period-by-period schedules with timing, materials locations, and emergency procedures — everything a substitute needs to run your class.
Can a substitute actually follow these plans?▾
Yes. The plans are written in clear, jargon-free language with step-by-step instructions. No prior knowledge of your subject is needed.
Can I generate plans for multiple periods?▾
Yes. Specify your schedule and the generator will create plans for each period or class, with different activities as needed.
Is the sub plan generator free?▾
Yes. Free users get 15 generations per month — perfect for those unexpected sick days when you need a plan fast.