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Sub tub contents: 11 things to put in a substitute teacher's tub

A sub tub is a box a substitute can pull out when you are sick. It should hold names, routines and a few activities that do not depend on you. Write the plan on paper, keep it up to date, and do not put anything in it with student information the sub does not need.

Product and category pages were opened on the maker's or retailer's own site in Oct 2026 and the names and prices copied from them; prices are about, Oct 2026. Products below are from Lakeshore, with the tub idea being a common teacher practice rather than a rule. Checked 2026-10-25. Nobody paid to be here. The buy links are plain search links, not affiliate links, so Peabody earns nothing from them.

  1. Tuff Totes

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages Teacher

    The tub itself.

    Watch for: About $17-22 (Oct 2026).

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  2. Classroom Carry-All Supply Caddy

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages Teacher

    Supplies the sub will need, in one carry caddy.

    Watch for: About $35 (Oct 2026).

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  3. Lakeshore Safety Name Tags

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages Teacher

    Name tags so the sub can use names.

    Watch for: About $11-40 (Oct 2026).

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  4. Self-Adhesive Nameplate Sleeves - Set of 12

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages Teacher

    Desk nameplates a sub can read.

    Watch for: About $22-30 (Oct 2026).

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  5. Daily Attendance & Classroom Helpers Chart

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages K-3

    Shows attendance routine and who has which job.

    Watch for: About $40 (Oct 2026).

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  6. Daily Schedule Chart

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages PreK-3

    The sub sees the day at a glance.

    Watch for: About $30 (Oct 2026).

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  7. Write & Wipe Lapboard

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages K-5

    A no-prep activity: answers on a board.

    Watch for: About $4-39 by count (Oct 2026).

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  8. Write & Wipe Thin-Line Markers - Class Pack

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages K-5

    A marker set for those boards.

    Watch for: About $30 (Oct 2026).

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  9. Classroom Sand Timer Set

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages PreK-3

    Timers for centers without a clock.

    Watch for: About $8 (Oct 2026).

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  10. Time Timer MOD - Education Edition

    Time Timer · Ages K-12

    A visual timer that works for transitions.

    Watch for: About $37 (Oct 2026).

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  11. Mindfulness Activity Cards

    Lakeshore Learning · Ages K-5

    A calm activity for an unsettled day.

    Watch for: About $18 (Oct 2026).

    Buy: Amazon · Walmart

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