Listen to Your Students Listen with more than your ears to what your students are telling you. If their actions are cold, bored, or indifferent, the reason may be they are just not getting your message. They may be having problems understanding a stitch, pattern or terminology that is new to them. A little extra help could get them to a point where they feel comfortable. Get students working with their hands as soon as possible.
Discussion can take place while they work.
All handouts should be as informative as possible. When students must constantly stop to take notes, they lose track of what's going on in class, and fall behind with their hand-work. After each class, summarize what was taught in class that day, ie, casting on, knitting, single crochet, etc. Always emphasize that practice will make them more comfortable with the yarn and hook which will ultimately help them to progress more quickly. It is very important that projects be appropriate for the skill level of the students you are teaching.