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Are your piano students feeling unmotivated when it comes to practicing? This gnome Valentine’s Day piano practice craft will make practicing the piano so much more fun for them! Each printable gnome has 25 numbers on his beard and cap. Whenever your students practice, they get to add a cotton ball to the gnome’s beard. It’s an easy and fun way to encourage them to practice consistently throughout the month of February.

This is Gnomie, and he will be your students’ piano practice buddy as they complete the “There’s Gnome One Like You!” piano practice challenge to practice 25 days, or to meet 25 goals, or to sight-read 25 pieces…

Your piano students’ practice goals are completely up to you, and you can use these piano practice charts in any way that suits your students’ needs!

How does this Valentine’s Day piano practice craft work?

Each gnome has 25 numbers on his beard and cap.

For each day a student practices during February, or plays their pieces for their family, or successfully completes the goals you give them, they will add one cotton ball to Gnomie’s beard. 

On day 25, the student will add the 25th cotton ball to Gnomie’s cap and complete the practice challenge!

What does this Valentine’s Day piano practice craft include?

The Valentine’s Day piano practice craft includes the following:

• Two sizes of gnomes in two colors: Blue and fuchsia
• Two large two-page gnomes that requires minimal assembly
• Two small single-page gnomes
• Instructions

What materials do you need to create this cute Valentine’s Day piano practice craft?

• White card stock
• Scissors
• Glue or glue stick (I used a glue stick)
• Cotton balls (25 per student) (small) (jumbo)

How can you use this adorable Valentine’s Day piano practice craft?

There are so many ways you can use this piano practice craft! Here are some ideas:

• You are welcome to display the large two-page gnomes in your studio: on the wall, a bulletin board, the door, etc. 
• The small single-page gnomes are for each student to take home (or display in your studio – whatever works best for you!). 
• You might use this as a practice incentive and award prizes to students who complete the incentive.
• You might choose to do a studio-wide practice challenge or allow students to complete it individually. 
• To make things very easy for your students, send them home with the single-page gnome, a bag of 25 cotton balls, and a glue stick. 
• For best results, use small cotton balls on the single-page gnome (roll them around in your hand to make them even smaller if needed), and use larger cotton balls on the two-page gnome. 
• Have your students share a picture of their completed gnome on your studio Facebook page or other social media. 
• The most important thing is that students are playing their pieces for themselves and for others, and finding joy in making music. 

Who can use this Valentine’s Day piano practice craft?

This piano practice craft is perfect for a variety of situations!

• It is a versatile activity that can appeal to elementary age groups.
• Even the youngest piano students can enjoy this simple craft! My teens love them too!
• This is a great activity to do throughout all of February, individually, or studio-wide.
• Students can perform for each other during group piano or piano camp and start adding cotton balls right away.

Why do piano students need this fun Valentine’s Day piano practice craft?

• It’s an easy and engaging incentive!
• This craft will give students an attainable practice goal that is fun.
• Students can perform their music for friends and family, which teaches them that sharing music with others is wonderful.
• It can keep them at the piano throughout February, or any time of year!

❤️ Related resources you’ll love!

• Valentine’s Day Piano Practice Challenge Charts
• Christmas and Winter Piano Practice Challenge Charts
• Easy Christmas Piano Practice Craft – Gnome For The Holidays Practice Chart

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