You know the students will certainly give a report to the returning classroom teacher, but your thoughts, ideas and descriptions are valuable elements in assessing not only your performance, but also what the students accomplished under your supervision. It is easy to shut the book, return the materials to the desk or check off the activities in the lesson plans. But if you are interested in contributing to the success of the students, you will take a few minutes to think about and report back to the regular classroom teacher your impressions of the day. Here are a few questions to consider in providing an honest assessment of your day: What went well for you in the classroom? (Were the students enthusiastic about the material? Did the lesson plan make sense to you and the students?) What could have helped you to be more successful? (Did you need more information about how to use special equipment? Was the schedule confusing? Were you unable to find something you needed for a lesson?) What will you do if you are asked to substitute for this teacher again? (Would a Substitute Success Kit help prepare you for another day with this class? How can this teacher communicate more effectively with you?) After thinking about these questions, you can write a note to the teacher describing your day. You can also use a form that will help you provide complete information to the teacher. Some schools may also have a report that you must fill out before leaving the school. Whether you write a brief note or leave a completed form for the teacher, it is important that you are honest in your comments. Think about what you can relate to the teacher so that he or she has a good understanding of what went on in the classroom and what to expect upon returning to work.