Hedgehog House
Class 1
SUPPLIES In STUDENT's Kit
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Hedgehog House Fabric
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Key Ring
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Stuffing
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Scissors
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Pincushion
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8 Pins
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Needle Threader
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2 x Needles
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Seam Ripper
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2 Spools Of Thread
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Postcard (with ruler)
15 Mins Prior
Prepare For Class
15 mins
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Enter Zoom meeting
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Check in with Sew Happy Supervisor
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Be wearing your headset (if using)
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Test the microphone
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Have students on mute
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Have Sew Happy virtual background on
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Have samples ready to show
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Have materials ready for demonstration
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Have water close by
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Have student info in case you need to contact a parent by phone
Start Of Class 0.00
MEET & GREET
Duration 10 mins
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Admit students
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Greet students whilst waiting for everyone to join
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Introduce yourself and tell the students a little bit about you
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This is the time we would like the students to interact so keep them UNMUTED and ask them to say their name and an interesting fact you (the instructor) choose
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Suggestion: Have you sewed before?
TIME 0.10mins
GOALS
Duration 10 mins
With students MUTED:
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Introduce projects and show samples of each item (either actual or photos)
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Goals for the program
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To make a hedgehog house "basket", with accessories including a mini hedgehog stuffie and keychain
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To interact with other students
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To have fun and to make new "virtual" friends
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Explain goals for the week
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Explain goals for today
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Goals for today
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To learn about each other
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To have fun
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To learn the basics of sewing including threading a needle and tying a knot
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To finish the class feeling positive and happy
With students UN-MUTED:
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Go through "Class Rules & Guidelines"
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Encourage students to interact and come up with the rules and guidelines themselves
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If the class is large give each student a chance to suggest one rule or guideline
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Refer back to these rules and guidelines if a student is not following them
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CLASS RULES & GUIDELINES
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Be on time and ready to be creative and have fun!
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Be engaged so that you catch all the important instructions.
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Ensure that a parent/adult is within hearing distance in case you need some hands-on help.
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Only provide positive and complimentary comments to your peers.
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Please ask if you need to leave the room.
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Use ‘raise hand’ if you have a question during instructions.
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Leave video tuned "on".
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Be on "mute" during instruction time.
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Keep you cell phone out of reach during camp hours.
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No eating during class as sticky hands make sewing difficult.
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Use a hair elastic to keep long hair away from your face.
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Practice patience and remember that practice makes BETTER!
Time 0.20 mins
MAIN PROGRAM
Duration 30 mins
With students MUTED:
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Help students to set up their workspace, tools & materials
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Set Up A Workspace
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Set Up Sewing Tools & Materials
With students MUTED:
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Have students follow along with the following steps
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If a student "raises their virtual hand" wait until a break in the videos before answering them so the class can proceed in a timely manner
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Advise students that videos are available for them after the class so they can catch up
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PREPARE TO THREAD A NEEDLE
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Remove the wrapper from a needle and place needle in pincushion
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Demonstration of a needle threader
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THREADING THE NEEDLE
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With needle inserted in pincushion use needle threader to pull thread through they eye of the needle
TYING A KNOT
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Using the threaded needle follow the instructions to tie a knot
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This takes time and patience so make sure students know that they can watch video after the class to practice more
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If a student already knows how to tie a knot a different way they can use their own method
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STRAIGHT STITCH
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Cut Practice Piece
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Using the threaded and knotted needle follow the instructions to do the straight stitch
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If a student reaches the end of the first row of stitching
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if time show the video "lock stitch"
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or ask them to stop there as they will be learning the lock stitch at the next class
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ADVANCED STUDENTS
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Work on blanket back (practice piece):
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Complete all stitch lines, add more stitches in addition to the stitch lines - get creative
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Work on blanket front:
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Embellish blanket front with colorful stitches. Either follow lines or stitch in between lines.
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Time 0.50 mins
WIND DOWN
Duration 10 mins
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Clean up - ask students to:
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make sure all the pins and needles are either in the pincushion or in a safe place
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put all of the materials and supplies back in the box and keep in a safe place until the next class
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clean up their work area
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Students share "what I liked about class today..." or "Would you rather..."