This year, I knew I would need to come up with a new system for leaving information on our classroom and our routines for subs. I had too many unique things that not all subs are familiar with yet (Whole Brain Teaching, Flexible Seating, Brag Tags, etc.).

In the past I have used a Sub-Binder with various tabs and sheets of paper explaining routines, rules, details on students, etc. This was great in theory, but let’s be honest, subs often don’t have time to read pages and pages of information. I wanted something easy to use that was clear and helpful. That’s when I came across FLIP BOOKS!

Flip Books had all the features I wanted. They were organized, short, easy to use and super cute! The one I decided to buy was an Editable Flip Book Template Bundle made by Learning in Wonderland on Teachers Pay Teachers:

This Flip Book Bundle came with a Back to School Flip Book, Curriculum Night Flip Book and Substitute Flip Book. It’s also currently $10 on TPT! I only bought it very recently, so I’ve only made my Substitute Flip Book so far. I’m definitely going to use the other two next year!

There are 5 sections in my Flip Book:

1. Class Information
2. Emergency Procedures
3. Class Schedule
4. Classroom Routines
5. Classroom Management

I also still leave a letter for my sub that has a few extras in it, which can be helpful for long-term subs.

• Usernames and Passwords
• Brag Tags
• SWIRL (School Wide Initiative for Respectful Learning, our school behaviour system)
• Notes on students
• Classroom Jobs
• Communal School Supplies
• Students Materials
• Snack Time
• Lesson Plans

I found that having the Flip Book really saved me a lot of time in leaving prep for subs and I feel much more at ease if ever I am sick and didn’t have time to leave plans.