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Games for Substitute Teachers

A sub plan needs to work for somebody who doesn't know the class, the content, or where the projector remote is. A ready-made game board is about the only activity that survives all three.

Most sub plans fail because they need the substitute to explain something. A game explains itself, and it keeps a room occupied productively rather than just quietly.

Play one right now

Free, ready to run, and yours to edit. No student accounts needed.

What these games cover

How to run this well

  1. 1Leave the game link in the sub folder — no login needed to run it.
  2. 2Pick a general knowledge board so the sub doesn't need to know your subject.
  3. 3Write team sizes into the plan; that's the part subs get stuck on.

Common questions

Are these substitute teacher activitys free?

Yes. Every game here is free to play and free to clone into your own account. There's no trial, no card, and students never need an account to join.

Do my students need to create accounts?

No. You project the game and students join with a code on any device, or play in teams from their seats with no devices at all.

How long does a general review game take?

A full quiz board runs about 20–30 minutes. A buzz-in or lightning round works as a 5–10 minute warm-up or exit activity.

Can I change the questions?

Yes — clone any of these all grades games into your account and edit every question, answer, and point value. It's usually faster than starting from scratch.

Can I use this with no projector?

Yes. Any screen the class can see works, including a TV or a shared laptop screen for small groups.

Build your own in about ten minutes

Clone any game above and swap in your own questions, or start from a blank board. Free for teachers, and your students never need accounts.

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