All my new students like to have directions to refer back to, I like to use "Start Quilting with Alex Anderson" and use one of her simple patterns in the book. I have modified some of the patterns to suit what I am teaching. One was a table runner, 3 different blocks and setting triangles, I referenced the related page number and technique to each block. I like to use lots of handouts.
Enjoy yourself, and have fun in each class, each will learn at their own pace.