9 Ways to Motivate Your Child to Practice and Master a Skill During the School Year

9 Ways to Motivate Your

Child to Practice & Master� a Skill During the School Year�

1Focus on activities they

love Recognize their

talents and interests.�

2 Empower your child

Help them set goals but keep it

simple.

3 Provide the mental & physical tools they need to succeed

Videotape class sessions, instill confidence & make home practice

easy!

Reward your child 4 Know their currency and use it to reward

them when they achieve a milestone.

5 Select the right

teachers

Listen to your child and take their feedback and concerns seriously.

6 Play up and showcase their achievements Share compliments from teachers and peers,

display accolades, videotape and watch performances together at home,

and share photos.

7 Help your child aspire to greatness

Take them to see their favorite singer, pianist, theatre production, etc.

8 Change it up Switch classes, introduce new classes,

different teachers, anything that will keep them interested.

9 Be creative

Continuously think of ways to motivate your child.

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