Substitute Teacher Plans
by Doug Johnson
Macmillan 2002
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- school life
- following directions
- humor and mischief
- responsibility
- imagination
- classroom rules
- problem solving
About this book
Miss Huff takes a much-needed day off and leaves an unusually detailed list of substitute teacher plans—plans that lead her class into a series of hilarious, unexpected activities. With playful text and lively illustrations, the story celebrates school-day silliness while showing what can happen when directions are followed a little too literally. Kids enjoy the humor and escalating antics, and adults can use it to spark conversations about listening, responsibility, and classroom rules. A fun, high-energy read-aloud for early elementary readers.
Setting: an elementary school classroom, present day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Substitute Teacher Plans right for my child?
Yes — Substitute Teacher Plans is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.8, which is typical for 2nd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include school life, following directions, humor and mischief.
How long does it take to read Substitute Teacher Plans?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Substitute Teacher Plans takes around 8m to finish. The book has 900 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Substitute Teacher Plans have an AR quiz?
Yes — Substitute Teacher Plans has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Substitute Teacher Plans?
Substitute Teacher Plans has an AR reading level of 2.8, which places it at a 2nd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.