The Wiggle Game

I often wonder where kids get all of their energy and I wish that I could have some of it!

 Wiggle Time isn't just for when these folks are on! You can make wiggle time during practice time to help release some energy so your student isn't bouncing all over the place while you're trying to do the 10x spot your teacher assigned. It's pretty easy - put some music on and let your kid wiggle while he/she is standing in play position. When you pause the music, they have to stop wiggling. Play the music at different intervals of time. You'll be able to see when your child starts getting tired, because they will stop wiggling before you stop the music - encourage them to keep moving so they get all of their sillies out (but shh!!! don't tell them that!).
Now you can get to work. Happy Practicing!

You can read more about the Wiggle Game in Ed Sprungers Book Building Violin Skills on page 170.