Stand in

I was out for two classes Friday as I particpated in the Vetrans Day activities. I had fellow teachers cover my classroom while I was away. One followed the substitute lesson plans to the letter and the other one seemed to "wing" it.
I returned as the teacher was winging it and failing fast, it took the rest of the class to regain the momentum that was lost.
If I had a "Do Over" I would have the students write down what was expected and what goals they have set for the class. I will include this in my instructions to the students this week,
It was not lost time since I LEARNED from it.