Sub Plan Generator - Create Foolproof Sub Plans in Minutes
Generate detailed substitute teacher plans that ensure learning continues when you're away.
Sub Plan Generator
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Example Output
Substitute Teacher Plans
Teacher: Ms. Johnson | Date: _________
Grade/Subject: 7th Grade Science
WELCOME & THANK YOU!
Please follow these plans and leave notes about how the day went.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
- Period 1: 8:00-8:50 (Science - Section A)
- Period 2: 8:55-9:45 (Science - Section B)
- Period 3: 9:50-10:40 (Planning Period)
- Period 4: 10:45-11:35 (Science - Section C)
- Lunch: 11:35-12:15
- Period 5: 12:20-1:10 (Science - Section D)
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:
- Students enter quietly and start bell ringer on board
- Bathroom passes: 2 per student per day (sign out sheet on desk)
- No phones during instruction (collected in pocket chart)
- Dismissal: by rows when bell rings, only if area is clean
TODAY'S LESSON: Cell Review Day
Materials: (All in substitute folder on desk)
- Cell labeling worksheets (class set)
- Colored pencils in supply cabinet
- Answer key (teacher copy ONLY)
Instructions:
- Bell Ringer (10 min): Students answer 3 review questions on board
- Direct Instruction (10 min): Review cell parts using slides (already loaded on computer, password: science123)
- Activity (25 min): Students complete cell labeling worksheet independently
- Closure (5 min): Share one thing they learned with a partner
HELPFUL STUDENTS:
- Period 1: Maria S. and James T.
- Period 4: David K.
EMERGENCY ACTIVITIES: (If technology fails or students finish early)
- Word search in substitute folder
- Read pages 45-52 in textbook
END OF DAY:
Please leave notes about: attendance issues, behavior concerns, what was accomplished, any questions students had.
EMERGENCY CONTACT: Assistant Principal Mr. Davis, ext. 201
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Why teachers love this tool
Peace of Mind
Know your class is covered with detailed, clear instructions.
Save Sick Day Stress
Generate plans quickly even when you're not feeling well.
Maintain Learning
Students stay engaged with meaningful activities, not busywork.
Professional Handoff
Subs appreciate clear, organized plans they can follow easily.
How It Works
Get results in three simple steps
Enter Class Details
Specify grade, subject, and what students are currently learning.
Select Duration
Choose full day, half day, or specific class periods.
Generate Complete Plans
Get detailed plans with schedules, activities, and procedures.
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Common ways teachers use this tool
Sick Days
Quickly create quality plans even when you're under the weather.
Professional Development
Prepare for planned absences with engaging activities.
Emergency Absences
Have backup plans ready for unexpected situations.
Long-Term Subs
Create detailed guides for extended absences.
You can build this in ChatGPT. The question is whether you want to rebuild it every time.
A general AI can write a strong paragraph. For a whole-class job, you still need a repeatable way to hold the roster, check the observations, separate the drafts, review the set, and come back tomorrow. That process is the product SchoolGPT gives you.
ChatGPT / Claude Cowork
Good choices when you want an open-ended conversation and do not mind designing the classroom process yourself.
- Create a project or folder for each class
- Prompt for a separate draft per learner
- Track missing observations outside the chat
- Move the responses into a reviewable document
SchoolGPT
Built for the recurring job of moving an entire class from notes to reviewed drafts.
- Roster, pronouns, and observations kept together
- One run creates a separate draft for each learner
- Missing observations flagged before the job starts
- Recent jobs, saved edits, copy, print, and CSV
Spreadsheet + copy and paste
It works, but you become the system that keeps every note and draft in the right place.
- Keep the roster, notes, and documents side by side
- Repeat the same setup for every learner
- Check manually for skipped or duplicated names
- Find your stopping point when you return later
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sub Plan Generator
What information do sub plans include?
Complete plans include: daily schedule, class procedures, seating charts notes, lesson activities, materials needed, emergency contacts, student helpers, and end-of-day checklist.
Can I include my classroom procedures?
Yes! Add your specific procedures, rules, and routines so the sub can maintain your classroom expectations.
How do I handle different preps?
Generate plans for each class period with specific activities. You can create plans for multiple subjects in one session.
What if the sub finishes early?
All plans include emergency activities and early finisher options to keep students engaged.
Can I save plans as templates?
Yes! Save your generated plans and customize them for future absences.
How detailed are the plans?
Plans include step-by-step instructions that any substitute can follow, including timing, materials, procedures, and emergency contacts.
Does it include differentiation?
Yes! Generated plans include differentiation suggestions for ELL students, students with IEPs, advanced learners, and struggling students.
Can I specify my curriculum?
Yes! Mention your specific curriculum, textbook, or program and the content will align with your existing materials.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes. Chat and the teacher tools are free for everyday work, and your first whole-class job each month is free too. Teacher Pro is $79/year ($6.58/month equivalent) for unlimited whole-class jobs.
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