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Llama Drama

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Class 1

SUPPLIES In STUDENT's Kit

LLama Drama Fabric
Key Ring
Stuffing
Scissors
Pincushion
8 Pins
Needle Threader
2 x Needles
Seam Ripper
2 Spools Of Thread
Postcard (with ruler)

15 Mins Prior

Prepare For Class

15 mins

Enter Zoom meeting
Check in with Sew Happy Supervisor
Be wearing your headset (if using)
Test the microphone
Have students on mute
Have Sew Happy virtual background on

Have samples ready to show
Have materials ready for demonstration
Have water close by
Have student info in case you need to contact a parent by phone

Start Of Class 0.00

MEET & GREET

Duration 10 mins

Admit students
Greet students whilst waiting for everyone to join

Introduce yourself and tell the students a little bit about you
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
Suggestion: Have you sewed before?

TIME 0.10mins

GOALS

Duration 10 mins

With students MUTED:

Introduce projects and show samples of each item (either actual or photos)

1

Goals for the program

To make a stuffed llama, with accessories including a blanket and legwarmers! Other projects include a mug rug and keychain
To interact with other students
To have fun and to make new "virtual" friends

Explain goals for the week
Explain goals for today

2 Goals for today

To learn about each other
To have fun
To learn the basics of sewing including threading a needle and tying a knot
To finish the class feeling positive and happy

With students UN-MUTED:

Go through "Class Rules & Guidelines"
Encourage students to interact and come up with the rules and guidelines themselves
If the class is large give each student a chance to suggest one rule or guideline
Refer back to these rules and guidelines if a student is not following them

3 CLASS RULES & GUIDELINES

Be on time and ready to be creative and have fun!
Be engaged so that you catch all the important instructions.
Ensure that a parent/adult is within hearing distance in case you need some hands-on help.
Only provide positive and complimentary comments to your peers.
Please ask if you need to leave the room.
Use ‘raise hand’ if you have a question during instructions.
Leave video tuned "on".
Be on "mute" during instruction time.
Keep you cell phone out of reach during camp hours.
No eating during class as sticky hands make sewing difficult.
Use a hair elastic to keep long hair away from your face.
Practice patience and remember that practice makes BETTER!

Time 0.20 mins

MAIN PROGRAM

Duration 30 mins

With students MUTED:

Tell students to have these supplies on the table in front of them

Sewing Kit (supplied by Sew Happy)

Postcard (which came in box of supplies)

With students MUTED:

Have students follow along with the following steps
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
Advise students that videos are available for them after the class so they can catch up

1

PREPARE TO THREAD A NEEDLE

Remove the wrapper from a needle and place needle in pincushion

Demonstration of a needle threader

How to measure a piece of thread

2

THREADING THE NEEDLE

With needle inserted in pincushion use needle threader to pull thread through they eye of the needle

TYING A KNOT

Using the threaded needle follow the instructions to tie a knot
This takes time and patience so make sure students know that they can watch video after the class to practice more
If a student already knows how to tie a knot a different way they can use their own method

3

ADVANCED STUDENTS

Work on mug rug back:
Complete all stitch lines, add more stitches in addition to the stitch lines - get creative

1

Work on mug rug front:
Embellish front with colorful stitches. Either follow lines or stitch in between lines.

2

Time 0.50 mins

WIND DOWN

Duration 10 mins

Clean up - ask students to:
- make sure all the pins and needles are either in the pincushion or in a safe place
- put all of the materials and supplies back in the box and keep in a safe place until the next class
- clean up their work area
Students share "what I liked about class today..." or "Would you rather..."