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Instructor Training For Sew Happy Programs

Information on this page is intended for the purposes of Sew Happy instructors.
 

1. Read the Staff Training presentation

2. Watch the "Classroom Management Training" videos

3. Practice threading a needle, tying a knot and the lock stitch

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If you have any questions please reach out to us at info@sewhappyusa.net

Staff Training Presentation 
Includes the videos:-
How to thread a needle
Tying a knot
Lock stitch
After School Programs
First Class

Instructions for the first class of an after school club including timings.
Classroom Management Training Videos

These videos are from in-person training with Sew Happy Instructors. 
Video 1 - Introduction


 
Video 2 - Building Rapport

Covering:-

Greeting Students

Attention Seeking 

Pronouns

 
Video 3 - Classroom Rules

Covering:-

Non-negotiable Rules

Reinforcing the Rules

 
Video 4 - Classroom Management

Covering:-

Assigning a Helper
Using Humor
Managing Expectations
Goal Setting
Sensory Breaks
Secret Signals



 
4. Downloadable Documents
(all of these will be supplied in your instructor binder so no need to print)

1. SEW HAPPY HANDBOOK (Updated September 2023)

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2. Instructor Guidelines 

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  • Before A Program Starts

  • First Day Of A New Program

  • Classroom Arrival & Set-Up

  • Weekly Welcome Meeting

  • Working On The Assigned Project Of The Day

  • Clean-Up

  • Dismissal

  • Time-Keeping

  • Consequences For Undesirable Behavior

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3. Instructor Bin - Contents & Information

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Printables:-

 

Attendance Sheets

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Accident Report Forms

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Incident Report Forms

After School Project Printable Tutorials & Videos
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Video Tutorials 
(designed to teach kids at home but great for training purposes. May not follow time plan you are using)

Hedgehog House


 
Narwhals, Narwhals

8 Week Program

10 Week Program




 
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Other Projects:

Video Tutorials
 
(designed to teach kids at home but great for training purposes. May not follow time plan you are using)

Me & My Doll Dress & Vest
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