Darshiva
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There's a nice thread over on tribe that I wouldn't mind starting up here - on the topic of the contents of your class bag. There are a couple of teachers on there answering and one in particular got me thinking about what is typically in the class kit of a teacher, and why.
So I'll start. My class kit contains:
Dot-point lesson plan for the term (keeps me and the students on track. lets them know I have an actual plan for the term and that we're not just doing whatever because it feels like an X sort of day)
First aid kit (because I take responsibility for the welfare of my students while they are in my classroom. I've never needed it - thank the gods)
Hipscarves (for hire, I encourage students to buy their own because it was special to me to do so and they place more value on both the classes and the hipscarves if they have their own)
Teaching scarves (plain stretchy scraps of fabric to tie around various body parts to help the connection between brain & body for difficult movements)
Cashbox (easier to give change from a $50 if I have it in a nice little container, preferably lockable)
Time sheet (enrolment form)
Folder of music cds (because sometimes you change your mind about what song you want for the improv/games segment)
Spare props (it helps to be able to show how different weights and fabrics can really change how a prop handles, so I bring them that they might experience that without the expense involved)
Jazz shoes (mine, not for loan)
Allergy-free deodorant (you can guarantee that someone will forget it, and that if they do, they will have allergies)
Reward stickers (it's cute, they feel a bit silly, but they still dig through for the "best" one!)
Refreshments (so we can have a mid-class break & learn on our butts instead of on our feet!)
So I'll start. My class kit contains:
Dot-point lesson plan for the term (keeps me and the students on track. lets them know I have an actual plan for the term and that we're not just doing whatever because it feels like an X sort of day)
First aid kit (because I take responsibility for the welfare of my students while they are in my classroom. I've never needed it - thank the gods)
Hipscarves (for hire, I encourage students to buy their own because it was special to me to do so and they place more value on both the classes and the hipscarves if they have their own)
Teaching scarves (plain stretchy scraps of fabric to tie around various body parts to help the connection between brain & body for difficult movements)
Cashbox (easier to give change from a $50 if I have it in a nice little container, preferably lockable)
Time sheet (enrolment form)
Folder of music cds (because sometimes you change your mind about what song you want for the improv/games segment)
Spare props (it helps to be able to show how different weights and fabrics can really change how a prop handles, so I bring them that they might experience that without the expense involved)
Jazz shoes (mine, not for loan)
Allergy-free deodorant (you can guarantee that someone will forget it, and that if they do, they will have allergies)
Reward stickers (it's cute, they feel a bit silly, but they still dig through for the "best" one!)
Refreshments (so we can have a mid-class break & learn on our butts instead of on our feet!)
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