Turkey-thon 2020
Thursday, Oct 15th – Friday, Nov 13th
Turkey-thon is a one-month practice contest to help motivate students in the time leading up to our big solo recitals. Winners for most minutes practiced (one child in each group class level, unless there are ties), as well as all students who practice at home every day of the contest will receive special recognition in our Virtual Winter Recitals on Dec 6th, as well as prizes at group class on Dec 12th.
Rules
To Be Eligible For Prizes, all calendars must be submitted through the "Email Calendar Times Here" button below by the deadline, Nov 14th. The calendar is a fillable pdf. It may be completed on a computer or printed, filled out by hand, and then photographed clearly for submission. We will keep a weekly tally with codenames, like we did last time. To participate, please use the button below to submit an in-progress saved file or photo of your calendar on Sundays Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, & Nov 8.
Marvelous most-minutes champions - one student (or more with ties) of each group class level will win a trophy for most minutes practiced during the contest. If a student won in Play-a-thon 2020, they are not eligible to win a champion status this contest. They may still win recognition, however, for practicing at home every day. Also, while it's easier to get the highest total minutes if one practices every day, it's not a rule requirement.
Extraordinary everyday practicers - to be recognized and receive a medal, a student must practice each day of the Turkey-thon. No exceptions allowed –however– any amount counts, even five minute practice sessions! Of course, longer times are preferred. Daily practicing is the goal.
List Exact Times. Please enter exact times you "Start" and "Finish", no rounding up. Totals without recorded clock times will not count. Daily Limit one can enter is 60min total. Don't let that stop you, though, on the days you're in the zone. Extra time means extra progress!
If you split up your practice time into two sessions, such as morning and afternoon, you can record two start/stop times. To have a visual record for your child, feel free to print out the calendar. Having your child mark the times can be a great opportunity for them to see a record of their efforts and practice their math skills.
Active Listening Counts! It includes activities such as soaping, bowing on the shoulder with the CD, singing dynamics, and watching/listening to your lesson recording for instructions.
Passive listening to the cd, whether in the car or at home does NOT count for this contest. While also an important part of our learning, this contest is to promote the active side. Feel free to be creative, though, such as soaping in the bathtub or soaping while helping dad do the dishes!
Home Practice means every day going over what your child learned in their individual and group lessons to get it easier. Individual and group classes do not count for minutes in this practice contest.
Have fun!
Remember, this is a friendly contest to inspire that extra little push before a concert. Stay positive! Parents are highly encouraged to give their own reward for a predetermined goal. Keep going, even if there are some days with low totals. Other people might too, and ultimately, this is for the benefit of the student.
Turkey-thon is a one-month practice contest to help motivate students in the time leading up to our big solo recitals. Winners for most minutes practiced (one child in each group class level, unless there are ties), as well as all students who practice at home every day of the contest will receive special recognition in our Virtual Winter Recitals on Dec 6th, as well as prizes at group class on Dec 12th.
Rules
To Be Eligible For Prizes, all calendars must be submitted through the "Email Calendar Times Here" button below by the deadline, Nov 14th. The calendar is a fillable pdf. It may be completed on a computer or printed, filled out by hand, and then photographed clearly for submission. We will keep a weekly tally with codenames, like we did last time. To participate, please use the button below to submit an in-progress saved file or photo of your calendar on Sundays Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, & Nov 8.
Marvelous most-minutes champions - one student (or more with ties) of each group class level will win a trophy for most minutes practiced during the contest. If a student won in Play-a-thon 2020, they are not eligible to win a champion status this contest. They may still win recognition, however, for practicing at home every day. Also, while it's easier to get the highest total minutes if one practices every day, it's not a rule requirement.
Extraordinary everyday practicers - to be recognized and receive a medal, a student must practice each day of the Turkey-thon. No exceptions allowed –however– any amount counts, even five minute practice sessions! Of course, longer times are preferred. Daily practicing is the goal.
List Exact Times. Please enter exact times you "Start" and "Finish", no rounding up. Totals without recorded clock times will not count. Daily Limit one can enter is 60min total. Don't let that stop you, though, on the days you're in the zone. Extra time means extra progress!
If you split up your practice time into two sessions, such as morning and afternoon, you can record two start/stop times. To have a visual record for your child, feel free to print out the calendar. Having your child mark the times can be a great opportunity for them to see a record of their efforts and practice their math skills.
Active Listening Counts! It includes activities such as soaping, bowing on the shoulder with the CD, singing dynamics, and watching/listening to your lesson recording for instructions.
Passive listening to the cd, whether in the car or at home does NOT count for this contest. While also an important part of our learning, this contest is to promote the active side. Feel free to be creative, though, such as soaping in the bathtub or soaping while helping dad do the dishes!
Home Practice means every day going over what your child learned in their individual and group lessons to get it easier. Individual and group classes do not count for minutes in this practice contest.
Have fun!
Remember, this is a friendly contest to inspire that extra little push before a concert. Stay positive! Parents are highly encouraged to give their own reward for a predetermined goal. Keep going, even if there are some days with low totals. Other people might too, and ultimately, this is for the benefit of the student.
current weekly totals
submit on Sundays Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, & Nov 8
results posted mondays
All Levels Included
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Abby Strongwinner - 466
Anonymous - 945 Boogieboarder159 - 1101 Bowser - 548 CakeBasher - 284 Cheetah24 - 1500 Coralina - 627 Cumulo - 375 D.M.B._20 - 130 Dottie! - 473 Eat Zach Pearl Man - 522 Hello Ninja - 147 Hill-airy Haunt - 1500 i cnt spl - 933 |
Jazzy Hippo - 274
littleguy - 750 Mega Dog - 473 Mickey - 1112 Owly - 819 Paganini's Panini - 1085 Rodrick - 1087 Sara Sautille - 1079 Stormtruper - 444 Strawberri - 445 Sunfire - 503 The Brain - 1158 Waltz - 1045 |