Hello Friend,
Whether to reward students is a topic that I see regularly debated... intrinsic motivation vs extrinsic motivation.
Over time, I have moved away from what was a dependence on prizes and stickers (which I still use sparingly), to creating ways to make the process of learning rewarding!
For my beginner students, I have a list of easily accessible 'treat music' which I use to bring a lesson to life, reward hard work or to end the lesson with energy!
Allow me to introduce our newest resource coming into the Hub in July:
Stringosaurus String Names Rap Play-along!
I've tried my best to rap... it's my first attempt (and probably my last!) Ha ha ha!
I have questioned my sanity several times, more than usual in fact! Why on earth would I make a rap? I am officially the most uncool person out there!
Luckily, the answer has also been in the forefront of my mind. To make the early days of learning a stringed instrument fun, engaging and accessible to everyone.
This Rap is what I think of as Treat Music... I use this kind of thing as a treat at the end of a lesson, to celebrate something that went well, or to leave the lesson feeling energised. Do you want to see a clip?
The Stringosaurus Strings Rap will be in the Stringosaurus Resources Hub from July 1st, available to all my amazing Teachosauri, (aka subscribers).
Sign up today to experience more play-along videos, stories and songs to add to your early childhood string teaching toolkit!
I work closely with my amazing community of teachers and always design my next resource around their needs. I want as many children as possible to benefit from these resources so I can't wait to have you join us!
Whilst you wait for the Rap to be launched in July, I'll attach a photo of the lyrics below, just in case you want to give the rapping a go! :) Go on, be brave! Your students will LOVE you for it!
What are your thoughts on using rewards? Reply and let me know.
PS. Here are the current prices to join the Hub. They are unbelievable value right now!!
