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                                                             Parent Responsibility

 

The following will help to make practice easier:

 

~Make a scheduled time to practice each day.

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~For very young beginners practice for only a few minutes at different times throughout the day.

 

~Designate a space for practice.

 

~Turn off cell phones and television.  Tell family members that you will be busy for a certain amount of time. Give full attention to the practice.

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~Take your time, don’t rush, be patient.

~Smile, laugh, have fun.

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~Let the child choose what to practice sometimes (guide the practice, but give choices as to what the child wishes to do first).

 

~Play Games

 

~Review recording or notes taken

 

~Offer small rewards (stickers, etc.)

 

~Clap when your child bows (at the beginning and end of lesson)

 

                        Agreement Before Lessons Begin

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I have time in my daily schedule to practice with my child.

 

I will play the recordings at various times throughout the day (mealtime, bath time, playtime, homework, story time, car trips, cooking time, etc). 

 

I will make time to read and reflect upon the Suzuki materials/book/excerpt.

 

I will record or take notes at each lesson, so that we can review at home.

 

I will remain patient when my child does not want to practice, and will use games and give choices as incentives to play.  I will be persistent, will not give up and I will keep our practice time sacred.

 

I will remember to smile and find positive things to say.

 

I will purchase or reimburse the teacher for required materials listed on the policy.

 

I will come to lessons on time each week (excluding illness) and pay a monthly check at the beginning of the month.

 

 

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