GUIDE Ready checklist

Materials Ready

I have every slide deck downloaded on my device

I have my stories outlined and can say them without notes

I have all of my Pain Point exercises (Focus)

I have all of my Sum It Up cards (Focus, Friends, Freedom)

I have all of my Dream Cards (Future)

I have a Polaroid camera and film (if you are using one)

I have rubber bands (Focus)

I have Jenga Sets (Freedom)

I have Sharpies (or something to write on my jacket) (Future)

I have snacks for the first day (Foundations)

tech Ready

I know my tech setup

I know how I am going to present my slides

I know how I will click through my device and see my notes

I know when my tech check is scheduled

I know my backup options

I know how I am going to keep my devices charged in the classroom

Impact Ready

I have the Impact app saved on my home screen or link favorited

I know how to fill out a Impact form

School Ready

I know my school, my teachers, and my classrooms

I know how to contact the school guidance counselor and teacher whenever I need them

I know the dates that I will be in the classroom

I know the specific times of my periods (which is huge when knowing when to finish)

I have all of my dates in Google Calendar (or whatever other calendar)

I know how I am going to take attendance

I know how my tech connects in the classroom

I know my driving route and how long it takes to get there (be sure to consider school traffic)

I know where to park

I know how and where to sign in

I know the name of the person at the reception desk

I know what bathroom I am going to use (do not use a student bathroom)

I know where I am going to eat (if you will be there all day)

I’m Ready

I know that who I am matters most, not the number of students I'm in front of, the number of buildings I'm in, or the number of minutes I facilitate

I’m embracing the tension that makes me better

I’m being the Classroom guide that I would want to have

I’m living like the most important decision is the next one

I’m taking strides towards a life that I love