To help you on keeping track of the time, get yourself one of
those 60 minute minute timers for kitchens. I set it to go off in time for
clean-up period. I have another one for the kiln switches as well. I agree
with the other good advice you have received from our list buddies.
Although thankfully in the far past, I have done the cart and box routine.
My elemantary student teaching experience was done in 8 inner city schools
in Erie, Pa. No art rooms, no water, minimal supplies and class time.
Talk about a Basic Boot Camp experience!
Ann-on-y-mouse in Columbus
Once "clean up time" (5 min.
>left in scheduled time) arrives, I announce that "Clean up time has
>officially begun!" I'll give them a minute or so to be self-starters.