Once we learned a new word (when we were small), we learned to add it to our vocabulary. We just didn't speak it once and then discard it. We repeated it and still use thse words when we communicate. Students in the Suzuki method memorize a piece of music and continue to review these pieces. In doing so, they build their music vocabulary and become more fluent with their playing.
We will ALWAYS review every song in book 1. For a very, very, long time. It is a foundation that I firmly believe in.
Use your song cards, or create a check-off list, or something tangible that your child can "see" progress through the book. I know they like playing games, and I know they like coloring in circles, turning over cards, sliding beads, etc.
Parents will throw a "home concert" at the completion of book 1. I actually had Trae do this not too long ago with his book 1. He chose to have a Star Wars and Jello party. It was super fun. Of course, beside tons of JELLO and Star Wars games, we (cousins and other family) listened to him perform ALL of book 1. He had fun and felt proud.
Good Luck this week!
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My boys have had several book "home concerts" over the years. We do them at the end of each successfully completed Suzuki Book. Each is a major accomplishment. Braden ALWAYS chose swimming parties, and Kort is more into the food, decorations, and prizes parties. I know that some of these "recitals" have inspired others to play an instrument as well. We have loads of flute players in our Fuller Family!
Zane loves to play his flute for family members. I know he will love a home concert. What a great idea. He loves the attention.
One funny thing I have noticed about Allison is that she comes into the living room from having been listening to her flute CD and figures out how the songs go on the piano--and she's good! She even gets a little of the accompaniment part correct--all from listening! She likes to play her flute songs on both instruments!
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