Annual Student Party

 2014 Annual Student Party

Friday, May 9, 2014

It had been raining all day so I re-arranged the furniture and we met indoors.  This year we did a brief instrument-care workshop along with several of the brain-gym exercises we did last year.  Afterward, the sun came out so we enjoyed refreshments and the kids, who had been cooped up for several days due to rainstorms, got to run around and enjoy my back yard (as you can see, rolling down our steep hill).  I made cookies in honor of Dr. Suzuki who served delicious cookies to his students and encouraged them to serve each-other in simple and meaningful ways.

Annual Student Party

Our student party is held each summer either right before or shortly after school gets out.  Sometimes the weather has not been so cooperative but today ended up being perfect for our party.  We were able to spread out on the back patio to enjoy some yummy treats...

 ...and some active brain-gym exercises.

We did 10 Brain-Gym Exercises: Cross Crawl, Brain Buttons, Lazy 8's, Arm Activation, Hook-Ups, Thinking Caps, Calf Pumps, The Elephant, Energy Yawn and Positive Points.  If you would like a description of each of these you may copy and paste this into your web browser:
sspw.dpi.wi.gov/files/sspw/pdf/sascevanshandouts.pdf 
If you decide to print, please be sure to only print the first 3-5 pages
(or you will end up with 57).

Annual Student Party

We played fun games and enjoyed yummy snacks.

"Laughing together heartily at the same thing forms an instant bond" 

Many new students have joined my studio and many have been with me for years.  We all came together and laughed as we played silly group games. I always feel such warmth and unity from my studio families.  Thanks for being part of my studio and sharing these great memories with me and with each-other! 

Annual Student Party

Despite beautiful weather in the morning hours, it turned out to be a windy, cloudy afternoon. But that didn't stop us from having a good time. We played games, enjoyed snacks, and some brave students even ventured outside!

Annual Student Party ~ Monday after Memorial Day

I have a wonderful violin studio! We missed those who couldn't make it.

Summer Student Party

3 days before I delivered my second baby, we had our student party as scheduled (I wasn't too sure if we'd have to reschedule this one!). We enjoyed a barbeque lunch on my deck and played games.

Fun Times!