š¶Must-Haves for Every Choir Sub Tub!
As teachers, we know that being absent can be stressful. Whether itās a planned personal day or an unexpected sick day, one of the hardest parts is making sure students stay engaged and productive when weāre not there. Thatās where a Sub Tub (or emergency substitute file) comes to the rescue!
Think of your Emergency Sub Tub as your safety net: a collection of ready-to-use resources that any non-music sub could pick up and run with. The goal? Activities that keep students busy, connected to music, and not dependent on specialized knowledge.
Here are some must-haves for your Choir Sub Tub:
1. Print-and-Go Worksheets
When youāre out, you canāt assume your substitute will be musically trained. Worksheets are a lifesaver for this! I like to keep ready-to-use activities/worksheets handy just in case I need to be out.
š Check out my Ultimate Choir Sub Plan Bundle - With over 18 days of sub plans, youāve got multiple days covered!
2. No-Tech Games
Subs often arenāt comfortable running tech-heavy activities. Simple, paper-based games can still keep your students engaged and are perfect for middle and high school choirs.
š Here are three of my paper-based choir games!
Want games for the ENTIRE YEAR?!?! Check out my Ultimate Choir Game Bundle which includes a mix of 18 print and digital choir games.
3. Listening Activities
Give your students a chance to listen, reflect, and write. Provide a playlist of great choir performances on YouTube. Then, leave a response sheet for students to complete. Check out this article on utilizing YouTubeās goldmine of choral related videos!
š Iāve created a FREE Music Performance Critique Worksheet that make this super easy for both you and the sub.
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Take a little time now to stock your sub tub ā your future self will thank you the next time you need an unexpected day off!
Happy singing! Melanie š¶
