Inside: These free printable substitute teacher forms & sub binder templates are perfect for elementary teachers!

Taking a day off as a teacher is stressful when you wait to plan until the last minute! Not only do you have to worry about plans while you are away, but you may also worry about how the day will go while you’re gone. You want the day to run as smoothly as possible, right? This is why it’s a great idea to not only have emergency sub plans on hand but also a substitute binder.
Your substitute binder should include the information your sub will need to know for a successful day in your classroom. It’s a great idea to include a letter to your sub, schedules, school information, routines, a class list, and more in your substitute binder. (Learn more about how to create a Brilliant Sub Binder here!)
It can be overwhelming to get all of this together from scratch. That’s why I’ve created this FREE sub-binder template with editable substitute binder forms to help you get started! This freebie includes:
- An editable note to your substitute.I’ve typed in some ideas of what you can include in your letter. All you need to do is sign your name- but you can also customize it with your own info if you’d like, too!
- Bell Schedule. Every school has a different schedule. This will let your sub know the general flow of the day at your school. It will also let them know which bells are important, and which ones they can ignore!
- School & Staff Info. This is very helpful for the sub so they know who to talk to if they have any questions. With this form, you can let the sub know who some teachers are and their room numbers if they have any questions. You can also note the principal, secretary, nurse, and any other staff they would need to know. And lastly, the address and phone number of the school can also come in handy!
- Class Rules & Behavior Management If you want your day to run smoothly while you are away, let your sub know your general class rules and management procedures. The classroom will run as usual if the sub knows what they are supposed to do!
- How Did Your Day Go? Substitute Notes Form Sometimes, substitutes are busy and may not leave detailed notes for you. If you leave a handy form for them, it makes it a lot easier and gives them a reminder! The sub can circle the emoji that represents how the day went, list students who did well and those who struggled, and any other notes about how the day went!
- BOTH printable & digital pages in the Sub Planning Starter Kit
If this looks like something that could help you get your sub binder organized, you can click here to sign up to grab the free sub binder template now!
When you put these free printable substitute teacher forms together in a sub binder, you’ll be off to a great start! Your substitute will greatly appreciate you having a sub binder put together. When your sub has access to this information, the day will go by a LOT more smoothly.
We’ve pulled this sample pack of materials from our SUPER popular Complete Sub Binder & Ready-to-Go Sub plans that have been downloaded THOUSANDS of times by happy teachers! So if you LOVE the free sub binder template and would like to expand upon it, even more, check out my Editable Sub Binder and my Complete Short & Long Term Sub Binder Bundle.
Make sub planning easier and get your free printable substitute teacher forms & sub binder template!

34 Responses
Looks like a great resource!
There is no where to sign up for the free Sub binder templates on the page it takes me to.
Briana,
Thanks so much for reaching out! I have emailed that direct link to our free sub planning kit to you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!
Hello can you please email it to me as well thanks
Thanks so much for reaching out! I just sent that over to you. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. Thanks so much!
Lashonda, That keeps getting bounced back. Could you email us at hello@wifeteachermommy.com and we can get that to you!
Can you please email to me also, the link in the email doesn’t take me to them.
Jacinta, I just emailed that over to you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at hello@wifeteachermommy.com with any questions!
This link is broken. I doesn’t take me to the sub plans. Just repeatedly asks me to sign up again and again.
Megan, I just emailed you a direct link to those sub plans. Please reach out at hello@wifeteachermommy.com if you don’t see them, or if you have any questions!
I do not see where i can download the link to the free sub planning kit?
Mari,
I just emailed you a direct link to those sub plans. Please reach out at hello@wifeteachermommy.com if you don’t see them, or if you have any questions!
The link is not working
Maria, Thanks so much for reaching out. I emailed the free sub planning kit to you. Please reach out if you have any questions!
Hi I am absolutely in love with these they are perfect. however link isn’t working.
Chrisie, I emailed you a direct link to those files. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!
Where I can download the link to the free sub planning kit, I do not see. Can you please help me?
Hi Teresa!
We sent you an email with the direct link from hello@wifeteachermommy.com.
The link is not working properly for me. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
Hi Melissa! Here is a link to the freebie on our website: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/product/free-sub-binder-template-editable-powerpoint/. Please let us know if that link doesn’t work for you.
Hello, could you please email me a copy of the templates as well? The link is still not working. Thanks!!
Rylee, Thanks so much for reaching out! That was emailed to you on 08/02/23. Please reach out a hello@wifeteachermommy.com if you don’t see it or have any additional questions. Have a great day!
I signed up and was just wondering how long it usually takes to get an email for the downloads
Stephanie, it should be automatic. I just emailed those over to you as well. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!
I would love to try one please
Harriet,
Great news! You actually purchased our Editable Sub Binder last year. I emailed you with all the details to download your purchase which includes the teacher forms and sub binder template. Please reach out at hello@wifteachermommy.com with any questions!
Hello
I tried to sign up but i’m not receiving an email. Could you share a copy of the sub plan templates. Thank you
Lauren,
Thanks so much for reaching out! I just emailed that link to you. Please reach out at hello@wifeteachermommy.com with any questions. Thanks again!
I tried 2 different email addresses and the supply planning kit hasn’t arrived
Renee,
Thanks so much for reaching out! I just emailed that link to you. Please reach out at hello@wifeteachermommy.com with any questions. Thanks again!
Where can I find it
Jessica, I just emailed that to you. Please reach out if you don’t see it! Wishing you all the best in 2024. Thanks, Team WTM
No freebie! (Just an add to buy the complete sub files)
ML, Thanks so much for reaching out! I just emailed our freebies to you directly. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!