Teaching Prep Skill

This skill creates a comprehensive, organized package of all materials needed to successfully teach a class session.

When to Use

Use this skill when the user:

• Is preparing to teach a specific class
• Asks "what do I need to teach Class X?"
• Wants all materials organized for a session
• Needs a teaching checklist
• Requests a day-of guide or preparation materials
• Wants to ensure nothing is forgotten

What This Skill Does

1. Gathers Information:

   • Which class session to prepare
   • When they're teaching (helps with timing)
   • Any specific needs or constraints
   • Student group details if relevant

2. Verifies All Materials Exist:

   • Lesson plan (detailed, minute-by-minute)
   • Presentation slides
   • Student exercises with solutions
   • Prompt templates for the session
   • Assessment rubrics
   • Student handouts and reference materials

3. Creates Materials if missing (using other skills)

4. Generates Teaching Checklist:

   • Technology setup requirements
   • Materials to prepare in advance
   • Student access requirements (Gemini accounts, etc.)
   • Timing checkpoints
   • Backup plans ready
   • Assessment tools ready

5. Creates "Day-Of" Teaching Guide with:

   • Pre-class setup (15 minutes before start)
   • Key talking points and transitions
   • Activity instructions ready to use
   • Common troubleshooting scenarios
   • Time management tips
   • Energy/pacing guidance

6. Generates Teacher Notes Document:

   • Learning objectives reminder
   • Key concepts to emphasize
   • Common student misconceptions to address
   • Differentiation strategies quick reference
   • Extension activities for early finishers
   • Homework assignment details

7. Creates Student Resource Package:

   • Templates students can access during class
   • Example prompts for reference
   • Links to tools (Gemini, AI Studio)
   • Quick reference guides
   • Homework instructions

8. Verifies Everything:

   • All links work
   • Files are accessible
   • Examples load correctly
   • Tools are available

9. Creates Follow-Up Checklist:

   • Materials to share after class
   • Assessment to review
   • Preparation for next class

Output Structure

Teaching prep package includes:

Pre-Class Checklist (do 15 min before):

• Technology tests
• Materials ready
• Student access verified
• Backup plans prepared

Day-Of Guide:

• Opening script
• Transition points
• Activity facilitation tips
• Troubleshooting reference
• Time checkpoints

Quick Reference Cards:

• Learning objectives
• Key concepts
• Differentiation strategies
• Common issues and fixes

Student Resources:

• Templates
• Examples
• Tool links
• Quick guides

Post-Class Checklist:

• Homework to assign
• Materials to share
• Assessment next steps
• Reflections to capture

Example Usage

User: "I'm teaching Class 1 tomorrow and need everything ready"

This skill will create a complete teaching package with all materials organized and ready to use.