New Year, New Rewards!

Younger Students
I will have a special "Goal Chart" for my students 13 and younger that they can put a sticker on if they meet their "Weekly Goal."  This could be practicing 5 days, passing off their flashcards, etc.  Once they fill up their chart they get to pick a special treat or prize out of the special "Weekly Goal" box.  This method has been really successful in the past and really helps to motivate the kids.

Older Students
I have come to realize that stickers and practice charts don't motivate the older kids like they do the younger kids.  For my students 14 and older I am doing a new program called "Weekly Goals."  When a student comes to his/her lesson with four "Weekly Goals" accomplished then they get to enter their name into a drawing.  Also, if the student passes off a level of their technique then they get to put their name in the drawing.  Every other month I will pick one name out and that lucky student will win an iTunes gift card or ColdStone gift card.  I think that will help motivate the older students more than candy or little toys would. :)  I really think this will help the older students practice hard and really progress.

One more thing....

Missing Lessons:
Just a quick reminder about missing lessons: if you have to miss a lesson then please let me know at least 24 hours in advance or else I will have to charge you the lesson.  I hate to do this but now that I am in Salt Lake for school and have a fully booked schedule, I have to make this policy.  Thank you for your understanding.