Ways to get your child to practice during break…

Posted 2 years, 9 months ago at 6:32 pm. 0 comments

My oldest is on Easter break.  I promised her piano & violin teachers that she would practice every day this week (it normally doesn’t happen daily as she has a long school day & then homework).  So, we’ve been creative with practicing.

First, we made a deal for the week.  If she’d practice, I’d practice (something that too often gets put last on the list).  Today she practiced piano while I sorted the laundry (& kibbitzed from the other room – suggesting she try it slower in order to get a hard part).  Then, she wanted me to listen to her practice the violin, but I wasn’t done yet with the laundry, so we moved her into the master bedroom where I was folding laundry and I listened while she played for me.  It worked!  Yay!

So, now I’m going to practice in my break between students – so I’ve gotta go.  Just wanted to let everyone know, you CAN make your kids practice (especially if YOU’RE willing to bite the bullet as well!).

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