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Substitute Plan Generator

Create sub plans in minutes, not hours

Unexpected absences happen. Scrambling to write detailed sub plans at 6 AM while sick shouldn't. This recipe builds reusable, low-prep substitute plans that any sub can follow without texting you questions all day.

House RecipeWork3 min

INGREDIENTS

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PROMPT

Build a Substitute Plan Generator for a high school teacher. Ask for subject area, current unit or topic, classroom routines (entry, transitions, dismissal), available materials, class size, and any special considerations (IEPs, behavior notes). Output a reusable sub plan template with sections for bellwork, main task, backup task, early finisher activity, and behavior expectations. Then generate three ready-to-use plans based on the current unit. Include a sub folder checklist of everything to leave on the desk.

How It Works

You provide your subject, current unit, classroom routines, and available

materials. Your Claw generates a universal sub plan template plus

ready-to-use plans you can grab and go. Each plan includes bellwork, a

main task, a backup activity, behavior expectations, and early finisher

work — everything a substitute needs to run your class without you.

What You Get

  • A reusable sub plan template customized to your classroom
  • Three ready-to-use plans tied to your current unit
  • Built-in bellwork, main activity, backup task, and early finisher options
  • Behavior expectation sheet with your specific routines
  • A "sub folder checklist" so nothing gets missed

Setup Steps

  1. List your subject, current unit or topic, and available materials
  2. Describe your classroom routines (entry, transitions, dismissal)
  3. Note any students or situations a sub should know about
  4. Run the recipe and review the generated plans
  5. Save the template for future absences — update it each unit

Tips

  • Keep a printed sub folder with the template, seating chart, and emergency contacts
  • Update the three ready-to-use plans at the start of each unit so they stay current
  • The backup task should always be self-contained — no sub should need to explain it
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