--- title: Tips for substitute teaching in elementary schools | Swing Education description: Set yourself up for success in your education career using Swing’s free downloadable resource. --- [Skip to content](https://start.swingeducation.com/tips-for-substitute-teaching-in-elementary-schools-lp#main-content) [![SwingEducation.png](https://start.swingeducation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LOGO_SWIN-EDU-300w.png?width=300&height=125&name=LOGO_SWIN-EDU-300w.png "SwingEducation.png")](https://swingeducation.com/) - [Sign up](https://subs.swingeducation.com/?utm_campaign=Subs-Inbound-Enter-Flow&utm_source=collateral-lp&utm_medium=cta&utm_content=tips-for-long-term-sub-assignments#/sub/onboard-form) ## Tips for substitute teaching in elementary schools #### Get ready for a successful day of subbing with our expert guide. ![](https://start.swingeducation.com/hubfs/Hero%20Images/header-ellipse.svg) ![Tips for substitute teaching in elementary schools](https://start.swingeducation.com/hubfs/10032023_Blog-Image_903x588.jpg) ## What to expect from elementary school sub assignments Elementary school students are at a very different point of development than children in middle or high school. As you prepare for a substitute teaching assignment with this younger group, there are a few guiding principles to keep in mind. Check out our free guide for tips on: - Being patient - Being intentional with your words - Providing positive reinforcement - And more!   ### Download now ## Become a Swing Sub today! [Sign up](https://subs.swingeducation.com/?utm_campaign=Subs-Inbound-Enter-Flow&utm_source=collateral-lp&utm_medium=cta&utm_content=tips-for-long-term-sub-assignments#/sub/onboard-form) © Swing Education, Concord, CA 94520 [Terms of Service](https://swingeducation.com/terms/)