The Sub-Plot
Thrive in the Classroom - Play the WAY Game
What If a Substitute Teacher Brought Their Own Playbook?
I've been a substitute teacher. I know what it's like.
I've also been the classroom teacher scrambling to leave detailed lesson plans and enough “busy work” to get everyone through the day. It was a pain for me, frustrating for the substitute—and sometimes an invitation for students to test the limits.
There could be a better way. What if a Guest Teacher arrived with something valuable to offer? Instead of simply supervising worksheets, they could introduce the WAY Game, teach students how to take CAP Notes, help them turn a curriculum concept into Game Cards, or use AI to explore something the class is already learning.
Students wouldn't just stay busy. They'd have something to create, something to play and something to show for their learning. And the classroom teacher wouldn't have to leave an elaborate plan for every minute of the day.
Work smarter, not harder.
It could be a win for everyone: fewer classroom-management problems for administrators, less preparation for the absent teacher, a clear structure for the Guest Teacher, and a productive day for students.
Guest Teachers: Bring a Menu
Don't just wait for the phone to ring. Let teachers know what you can bring to their classroom.
Your WAY Game Menu: Make WAY Cards • Learn CAP Notes • Create Game Cards • Watch a WAY Game micro-lesson • Play the WAY Game
Become the Guest Teacher students want back—and teachers are happy to call.
Don't just fill in. Bring something in.
Make Guest Teacher Days - WAY Days
Why
How
- Teachers don't have to leave lesson plans or deal with unruly student behaviour upon their return.
- Students acquire knowledge by using AI to learn how to study and learn.
- Guest Teachers have better days.
- Administrators and office staff have reduced discipline problems.
- Participating Guest Teachers follow my Blog for lesson plans. Training is self-directed, and so is the promotion of your new service - introducing the WAY Game.
- School Districts post a list of trained and participating Sub-Plot Teachers. {Also known as Ringers.}
When
- Any time teachers are away is a potential WAY Day.
- All you need to be a 'Ringer' is to be free and available 24/7. Training is self-directed. Or organized by your school district.
Some Guest Teachers are Ringers.
Be a Ringer.
Independently, learn the WAY Game and promote yourself as a Ringer for everybody's sake.
