More

In an effort to challenge my students, I am working on giving them more to play each lesson.  I'm not sure what an "average" student should take home, but I'm pretty sure my beginners have not been trying enough pieces each week.  I have also written out an outline of a practice plan for the students and parents to take home, showing them how their time can be spent  each week.  I'm giving my beginners at least two new pieces each week, one or two review pieces, and a "fun" piece.  I am trying to raise my expectations of the students, and hopefully will see them raise their own expectations of what they can do.  I hope they will realize "Yes, I can do more!"