1. Encourage resilience over empty praise. Keep an atmosphere of affirmation.

2. Enthusiasm is contagious. Make it a team adventure and do it together. 

3. Empathize and provide reasonable choices for consequence and progress.

4. Elevate opportunities for kids to make decisions and choices.

5. Expect obedience by enforcing rules and being consistent.

6. Establish an environment that is structured for successful study.

7. Execute a plan to meet short and long-term goals.

8. Excel at forgiveness, gratitude and humor.

9. Expand through experience in daily life. Visit exhibits, concerts, and the ballet.

10. Eke out a surprise treat and celebrate the success of progress.

 

There are no set amounts of the above recipe for motivation. If in doubt, give generously.

This is what you will find us doing at Kids’ Music Playground.