My Solution for a Wiggly 6-Year-Old (and a No-Practice Piano Lesson That Actually Worked)
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My Solution for a Wiggly 6-Year-Old (and a No-Practice Piano Lesson That Actually Worked)

If you teach piano long enough, you know this lesson well.

The student arrives full of energy.
Practice didn’t happen.
Sitting still is clearly not an option.

Instead of forcing the piano bench, or nagging about counting out loud, this week I grabbed chalk and headed to my driveway.

And honestly?
It turned into a very productive activity. Not to mention her dad saw us as he came to pick her up. He was duly impressed!

A Simple Piano Hopscotch Game for Wiggly Students

I drew a hopscotch grid on the driveway and filled each square with something musical:

  • a simple note

  • a rest

  • or a piano key

Here’s how we played:

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🎹 When Overwhelm Meets Purpose: Reclaiming the Heart of Beginner Piano Teaching
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🎹 When Overwhelm Meets Purpose: Reclaiming the Heart of Beginner Piano Teaching

🧭 A Clear Path for Every Age and Stage

Whether you’re wondering how to teach piano to a 4-year-old, or what kinds of activities actually work for a 5-year-old beginner, you’ll find answers inside The Piano Expedition.

Each monthly framework includes:
🎵 Age-specific lesson plans — Know exactly what to teach and when.
🎨 Creative off-bench activities — Movement, games, and manipulatives that make learning stick.
🎒 Flexible pacing guides — So you can adjust for every student’s needs.

You’ll know how to guide a 4-year-old through rhythm play and finger numbers… how to help a 5-year-old connect patterns on the keys to notation… and how to keep early learners engaged without burnout.

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