Sub Plans – 5 Days of Reading, Writing, Math & STEM Activities for Grades 2-5

Never scramble for sub plans again: Grab our “Sweet Treats” bundle!

This Dessert-Themed Substitute Plans Bundle is the perfect no-prep solution for when you need to be out of the classroom but still want meaningful learning to continue! With five full days of engaging, dessert-themed lessons plus a bonus STEM activity, this resource makes leaving plans for a substitute stress-free while keeping students motivated and on task.

Each day is completely standalone, so you can use as many days as you need and in any order. Activities are thoughtfully leveled for grades 2–5, making it easy to meet the needs of your class. While students are busy learning through fun dessert themes, they’ll be practicing essential skills across subjects — and having so much fun they won’t even realize they’re working!

Students will explore a new dessert theme each day as they complete engaging activities designed to promote independence, teamwork, and problem-solving. From ice cream to churros, these lessons are highly engaging and perfect for maintaining classroom structure during an absence.

Teachers will love how organized and substitute-friendly this resource is, with clear daily overviews, editable templates, and helpful behavior and notes pages to ensure smooth days while you’re away.

What’s Included:

• Five full days of dessert-themed lessons featuring ice cream, cookies, cake, and more
• Daily reading comprehension activities with both fiction and nonfiction passages
• Writing prompts across multiple genres (narrative, persuasive, and expository)
• Grade-appropriate math activities for each day
• Bonus cookie-cutter STEM activity that can be added to any day
• Daily lesson plan for your substitute
• Class list page
• “Notes to the Substitute” page for important information
• Classroom Behavior Plan and behavior-tracking chart
• “Substitute Notes to the Teacher” page so your sub can report how the day went
• Printable versions included, with editable versions available

Differentiation:

• Leveled activities make it easy to support a range of learners
• Choose math versions based on time of year and student readiness
• Assign some or all activities depending on your class’s needs
• Works well for whole class, small group, or independent work

❤️ ❤️ Why You’ll Love It: ❤️ ❤️

• Truly sub-friendly and no-prep
• Five full days of ready-to-go plans
• Fun dessert themes students love
• Flexible and easy to customize
• Keeps students engaged and learning while you’re away
• Saves you time and stress when planning for a substitute