Piano Games AND Music Writing? Yes, You Can Have Both!

If you teach young beginners, you’ve probably felt this tension before: should piano lessons be focused on fun games or serious music theory books?

Many teachers swap in games to keep students engaged but end up leaving out the foundational writing practice that helps students internalize what they’ve learned. Others go the opposite direction, focusing heavily on worksheets but losing that joyful, playful spark that makes kids love piano.

But here’s the good news—you don’t have to choose. 🎲✏️

With the Explore Music book, students get the best of both worlds:

• 🎹 Hands-on music writing activities that reinforce concepts

• 🎲 Interactive games like dice rolls and game boards built right into the book

• 📖 A flexible format you can use in private lessons or group settings

Why Games Matter in Piano Lessons

Games bring energy and excitement into piano lessons. Rolling a die, moving a game piece, or racing across a board makes students eager to participate. It also motivates practice—they can’t wait to see what’s next!

But games alone aren’t enough. Without writing, kids miss out on the chance to process concepts visually and kinesthetically.

Why Writing Matters Just as Much

Music writing gives students a concrete way to “show what they know.” Writing rhythms, labeling notes, and filling in exercises develops memory and cements understanding. It also builds early theory skills that make reading music smoother down the road.

When writing is combined with games, the result is a powerful learning experience that feels like play and builds solid musicianship.

Try a Free Sample from Explore Music

Want to see it in action? You can download the Piano Keys Coloring Pages (a free sample straight from the book!) here:

https://pianomusicforkids.kit.com/5fb5b9ba13

This activity introduces students to the black and white key patterns in a playful way—perfect for beginners just starting out.

Where to Get Explore Music

You can grab your own copy of Explore Music in two ways:

📖 for a physical book

💻 for a digital download you can start using right away click on this link:

Final Thoughts

Games vs. writing? It’s not a competition. With Explore Music, you’ll have both—fun games that keep kids motivated and writing activities that reinforce real skills. Your students will love it, and you’ll love the results.

One-of-a-kind activity book that kids love!