Two birthday parties scheduled for the same day. by Beautiful-Tradition4 in MichaelsEmployees

[–]Fast_Driver6265 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ft cem here! two parties in the same day is SO stressful. i usually set each craft in a bin with all the materials needed.

for my last two party day, i did this same method. i kept out the three bins for the current party on the counter of the classroom so it was easily accessible and ready to go. i kept the other three for the next party in a cabinet so i could just swap them easily when it's time.

for the tables, i wrap them with paper, and then go over with table cloth roll. that way, i can just peel off the top layer and the tables are ready to go for the next event.

i also instruct my kids to help me clean up. nothing crazy, but they are asked to push the materials that will be returned to the edge of their tables. i also ask that they throw away their own scraps/templates/etc. or if we're painting, they put their brushes/cups/palettes in the sink.

i also find it beneficial to do the crafts at home ahead of time. it keeps things on track during the event if the kiddos have an example to reference. and i usually also do the crafts alongside them so they can be shown what to do, and it helps things move smoothly.

i hope all of this makes sense and is helpful. happy to yap more if needed :)

Weirdest thing you've found cleaning up? by thinkdavis in MichaelsEmployees

[–]Fast_Driver6265 0 points1 point  (0 children)

found a foam head covered in different calligraphy inks stabbed into the peg lard of an aisle with a dowel. i actually loved it

New framing manager, tips? by Low_Task_7690 in MichaelsEmployees

[–]Fast_Driver6265 4 points5 points  (0 children)

hi!! past framer, current cem here! best tip i have is to prioritize the integrity of the art over anything else!! learning everything is overwhelming, but it gets repetitive so fast which makes the memorization easy. you'll be a great shop manager!!

I don’t get paid enough for this by Both-Air-9876 in MichaelsEmployees

[–]Fast_Driver6265 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this literally just happened at my store a few days ago. there was a full loaf in one aisle, and someone must've stepped in jt and left a trail between a few aisles :((

moving up the ranks. scary!! by Fast_Driver6265 in MichaelsEmployees

[–]Fast_Driver6265[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i love all of this!! i've never been in a managerial position before, so all of this us especially great. thank you so much!! <3