1) Backpack full of backup batteries.
2) Five cans of static spray for the plastic slides, plastic risers, big plastic things in the gym and anything else that crackles.
3) Audio cords for the laptops if using Neptunes. Make sure the laptops are unplugged when using the audio cord. Also make sure you test the setup when using both the FM and the audio cord at the same time.
4) Articles for the music teachers on "what my kid hears." Or the recent article in the Volta Voices on "What I wish my Music Teacher knew." This was a happy accident. The music teacher was very interested in Lily's ability to hear notes close together. He brought Lily into the music room to sing a third and she did it. He was amazed. We were too. We knew she could sing reasonably well, but repeating the notes so close together was impressive.
5) A pre-meeting should be held with the classroom teacher and others on hearing technology management. Make sure there is a management plan in place especially for the FM. Then review everything again the first few days. There are so many moving parts.
6) Cookies for the teachers.
We have been blessed with a group of fabulous teachers and administrators who have really gone out of their way to make sure Lily is hearing everything. I know things are working because Lily has come home each day with elaborate songs containing lots of details, numerous "rules for life" sayings like "I can be OK even when others are not," and specifics about what the media teacher has told them like details of her favorite book as a child.
Feeling lucky!
I love reading your articles.. they are very interesting..
Regards
Posted by: Pune'S Top Preschool | February 28, 2013 at 05:42 AM