Friend, I used to believe that even my younger students needed to be “serious” to make progress.

But over time, I’ve realised it’s not about being serious—it’s about engagement, joy, and understanding what young learners need.

Here’s an example:

Ella, one of my students, was far from “serious.” She giggled through lessons, turned her bow hold into a fairy wand, and made a game out of everything. I worried at first, thinking this meant she wasn’t focused.

But here’s what happened:

🎻 Her bow hold? Well balanced. She made it fun, and soon it was second nature.
🎶 Her intonation? Spot on. Engaging in sound-matching games worked wonders.
🎭 Her performance? Confident and resonate. While others were tense, Ella shone because she enjoyed the process.

What I learned is this: Joy and engagement don’t take away from focus—they enhance it. When kids are having fun, they naturally become more invested and put in the effort.

Of course, boundaries and structure were still important, but those didn’t need to come at the expense of fun. Understanding a child’s need for play, movement, and engagement means joy doesn’t mean lack of focus.

This shift in thinking completely changed the way I teach—and it’s at the heart of what we explore inside the Stringosaurus Hub.

Talk soon,
Laura 🎻

P.S. The 7-day free trial is still open until March 31st! If you’d like to see how joyful learning helps students stay engaged and put in the effort, come check it out. 😊