Parent Focus 4

(part 4 of 6 from the article Parent Focus)

What do I do at home?

Your most important jobs at home are those of listening director and practice coach. 

 How do I turn into listening director?

Make it your responsibility to play the CD EVERY DAY.  Several times a day is best, but at least choose one consistent time when you will remember to play the recording while the student is around to listen. 

 What does a practice coach do?

As practice coach, you practice with your child each day.  You guide the child through the practice instructions given by the teacher.  Offer as much encouragement and as little criticism as possible.  Help the child remember the goals of each part of practice.  Early in the week, tell him/her the goals and assignments.  Later in the week, ask him/her to tell you.