I am rolling out a new Practice Log system for this school year. There will be this one page in the front of each student's binder. At the top is your child's name and amount of practice suggested/required for the week. Your child will need to have a timer near the piano (use a phone or kitchen timer) so they can fill out their sheet. If they reach their goal (i.e. practice 20 minutes and their goal is 20 minutes), they will completely fill in that bubble. If they only practice 15 (of the 20 minutes), then 3/4 of the bubble will be filled in.
Before they return to their lesson, they will need a parent's initial (or nanny/caretaker who hears them practice) in order to receive credit for the week of practice.
The other new portion of this practice log is that each student must have at least 20 week of practice filled out (with the goal achieved and parent initials) to qualify for a trophy in May.
I want to empower my students to make time to practice each week. I try to set really reasonable goals for each student, but if you feel like the goal is not attainable - please talk with me about it so we can find a goal that is attainable. Practice goals are meant to encourage and not to discourage. I need your help to make this happen so please let me know if you have questions!
Thank you!
Mrs. Whitney
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