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Podcast: Substitute Teachers Lounge
Episode: Elementary, My Dear- The Substitute Teacher's Best Gig
Description: Send a textAfter six years as a substitute teacher primarily in middle and high schools, I've discovered that elementary school—specifically third grade—has become my preferred teaching environment.• Elementary students are more engaged without smartphones and more enthusiastic about learning• The COVID break significantly impacted middle schoolers, making them noticeably less mature• Teaching the same class of students all day with scheduled breaks creates a better teaching rhythm• Third grade is my "sweet spot" with kids eager to help and not yet developing attitude problems• I still maintain special connections wi...