The last few weeks of lessons have always been a problem for me. It isn't just the kids wanting to go outside and play, it's me too! But I can't let my guard down and go with it since this is also the most crucial part of the school year for us.
A few years ago I felt the whole studio sinking into this blue funk and I knew I had to do something to get us back in gear. Thus was born "Wacky Week."
During Wacky Week all the student's preconceived ideas are turned on their head. I usually wear flowers in my hair or something else unexpected like a costume. We will do lots of games and play all our pieces "wacky" - in other words with tongues out, feet stomping, eyes shut, head bobbing, singing outloud. Sometimes we will do unusual activities, like jumping rope to Beethoven.
My kids loved it and I can't recommend it enough.
So do you have a Wacky Week tradition too?
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