Streamline Your Sub Plans with the Itsy Bitsy Spider Emergency Sub Plans and a Freebie

As a kindergarten teacher, you understand the importance of being prepared for anything. Whether it’s an unexpected sick day or a last-minute meeting, having a reliable set of sub plans on hand can make all the difference. That’s why it’s helpful to have a resource like the Itsy Bitsy Spider Emergency Sub Plans—a low prep resource  that can keep your classroom running smoothly, even when you can’t be there.

Why the Itsy Bitsy Spider Sub Plans are a Game Changer

These sub plans aren't just a collection of worksheets; it’s a well-thought-out, comprehensive plan designed to engage your students with a classic nursery rhymes while covering essential kindergarten skills. The activities included are not only educational but also incredibly fun for your students, as well as easy to follow for the sub making the sub day experience seamless for everyone involved. 

Each activity is clearly explained to the sub on a cover sheet so all you have to do is print, write the suggested time and enjoy your worry free day out of the classroom! 

What’s Inside the Sub Binder?

These comprehensive sub plan revolves around the classic Itsy Bitsy Spider rhyme, offering a variety of engaging activities that blend fun and learning. With resources ranging from literacy and math worksheets,  this packet ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for both students and substitutes. The activities are crafted to captivate your students'' attention, making it easier for substitutes to keep the classroom running smoothly. Additionally, the flexible plans can be adapted for use throughout the school year, providing continuous support whenever it's needed.

1. Student Emergent Reader Books: These reader books are perfect for coloring and practicing reading skills, making literacy learning enjoyable. Included are two versions: a simple version for tracing numbers and a more advanced version with additional wording to cater to varying skill levels.

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1. Story Sequencing Activities: Help students grasp the flow of events with engaging story sequencing tasks. These plans include large picture cards for whole group retelling, as well as a cute student version that includes the words to the poem. 

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Vocabulary and Grammar: You will also find a range of vocabulary and grammar activities, including picture labeling (with and without words for matching), a vocabulary flip book, and mixed-up sentence exercises. Lightly shaded words are provided if needed, making it easier for them to match the words correctly, or if using this product early in the school year.  




3. Phonemic Awareness and Phonics: The phonemic awareness activity includes syllable practice from words in the story. The large pictures cards from sequencing activity offer a great whole group warm up. This activity works great early in the year in kindergarten if needed.  
4. For phonics activity, students will complete a short vowel color by code with the vowel sound, as well as a simple s sound worksheet that can be used earlier in the school year.
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6. Writing and Warm Up The writing section is designed to be easily differentiated based on your students' needs. Early in the school year, students can start by rainbow writing letters as a warm-up, followed by a simple fill in your name and draw a picture activity. As the year progresses, they can advance to writing a story based on the Itsy Bitsy Spider using transition words as well as some fun directed drawings!
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8. NOTE: As a freebie, you can grab the directed drawing sentence writing activity at the end of the post.

9. Math Practice Pages: Keep your students’ math skills sharp with over 15 different practice pages to choose from. Options include roll and trace number tracing, ideal for the start of the year, as well as more advanced kindergarten concepts like addition and subtraction. These practice sheets provide versatility to match your classroom's evolving needs.
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    1. Bonus Activities: Includes a story crown, word search, story elements and more for added excitement. This again contains more than enough activities for a variety of skill levels in your classroom.
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Be Prepared with the Itsy Bitsy Spider Sub Binder

Don’t let an unexpected absence interrupt you or your students day!  With the Itsy Bitsy Spider Emergency Sub Plans, you can rest easy knowing your students are learning and having fun, even when you’re not there. 

Check can check out the Spider Freebie here 

Ready to make sub days stress-free? Get your Itsy Bitsy Spider Emergency Sub Binder here and ensure your students are always in good hands!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Kindergarten Activities and a Freebie

Are you a kindergarten teacher constantly juggling lesson plans and scrambling to put together engaging activities for substitute teachers? Look no further! These easy prep emergency sub plans and story extension activities based on the kindergarten classic story The Very Hungry Caterpillar are here to help you for a last minute absence.

Why These Sub Plans?

These sub plans offer a comprehensive solution for a stress-free day off. With minimal prep work, you can have a full day (and maybe even two days!) of meaningful common core activities aligned activities. They are perfect for early kindergarten and late pre-k but also include activities that can be differentiated to use anytime in kinder! These activities are perfect for keeping your students engaged while ensuring they continue learning in your absence.

It's as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Print out the materials in advance.
2. Label the included cover sheets with directions for each activity.
3. Utilize editable sub forms as needed for seamless communication with your substitute teacher.

What's Included?

1. Student Emergent Reader Books: These books are designed for coloring and reading, enhancing literacy skills in a fun way. Two versions of this activity are also included with a simple trace the number version as well as a second more complex version with. more wording.
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3. Story Sequencing Activities: Engage students in understanding story events through whole group activities and individual sorts. Large picture cards are included to complete a retell whole group. The student version include two options to chose from. Students can order the healthy food that the caterpillar ate, essentially matching numbers 1-5 and quantities or a more complex version where students can sequence the events from the story in order.
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5. Vocabulary and Grammar : Includes a label the pictures (with and without words to match, a vocabulary flip book and mixed up sentences (these also include and don't include words to match). The light colored words let students simply match the word, and is great if using this activity early in the year.
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7. Phonemic Awareness and Phonics: The phonemic awareness activity includes syllable practice from words in the story. The large pictures cards from sequencing activity offer a great whole group warm up. This activity works great early in the year in kindergarten if needed.  
8. For phonics activity, students will create a caterpillar color by code of short vowel sounds.
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10. Writing and Warm Up The writing portion is set up to be easy to differentiate based on the needs of your class. If using this activity early in the school year, students can practice tracing letters as a warm up. For the activity, they will write their name on a blank line and fill in a food from the story. They can then draw themselves eating this food. This is great to save as a keep as a class book for your library.
11. If using this later in the year, students can write a sequenced story from caterpillar to butterfly using the transition words first, then next and last.
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13. NOTE: As a freebie, you can grab this butterfly life cycle writing activity at the end of the post. It includes large picture cards to model the writing whole group with the large picture cards and also includes a student printable version. This is a great way to teach using sequence words: first, then, next and last.

14. Math Practice Pages: Keep math learning on track with these math practice sheets. Includes over 15 different practice pages to chose from to use various times during the school year based on your needs. There are options, such as number tracing that is perfect for the beginning of the year as well as more complex kindergarten concepts such as composing teen numbers.
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    1. Bonus Activities: Includes a story crown, word search, CVC words and more for added excitement. This again contains more than enough activities for a variety of skill levels in your classroom.
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16. Vocabulary Write the Room: A fun and interactive way to reinforce vocabulary. This can be used with the sub or as a follow up center activity when you are back in the classroom.
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18. Why Choose These Sub Plans?

• Comprehensive: These plans cover all subject areas, ensuring a well-rounded day of learning.
• Easy Prep: Simply make copies of the story and our activities, and you're all set!
• Meaningful Activities: Each activity is designed to be engaging and aligns with educational standards.

Each activity throughout the day comes with sub directions explaining the activity.  All you have to do is copy, print and write the estimated time and you are all prepped! 

1. Don't let last-minute substitute teacher arrangements stress you out. These easy prep sub plans will not only save you time but also ensure your students have a productive and enjoyable day of learning even when you're away. You can check out there Very Hungry Caterpillar Sub Planse on TPT.
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These are also available in a mini bundle with the other Kindergarten classics of The Mitten and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie at with a 25% discount. These are great to prep in advance and have ready for multiple absences a year!

Finally, you can grab the caterpillar to butterfly writing free activity by here: