We encourage you to explore sponge (time-filler), extension and transitional activities that you will be comfortable using when substituting at various grade levels. This will keep your students engaged in the learning process while having fun! Our most successful substitutes have built a library of activities that can be used in a variety of settings. 

Education World: This site is a good general resource for all teachers.

Educational Sponge Activities (PDF): low-prep sponge activities.

Innovative Classroom: This site features activities that can be used as extensions.

A to Z Teacher Stuff: This site contains both sponge and transitional activities.

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