The parent takes the first 15 minutes of the lesson and models good learning behavior.
This prepares the parent to be the teacher at home. The child then takes the
second 15 minute lesson. Thus the child learns twice – first by watching and then by
doing.
The
child is more at ease because s/he knows what s/he will
be asked to do.
As the student’s attention span increases over the weeks, the
student’s lesson increases and the parent’s lesson decreases in
length. The
parent takes notes during
the student's lesson.
Student and parent practice together at home.
This
should be a joyful time of family sharing.
For practicing
ideas, check Jeanne Luedke's Parent
Education Website, the Supplemental Reading List,
and the American Suzuki Journal, available by joining the SAA.
