Level 1 — Sit Down & Play

Childlike Eyes on the Page

Approach a reading page slowly like a beginner on purpose — curiosity over speed.

Childlike Eyes on the Page

Video coming soon — add an S3 URL or video id in Admin.

Lesson script

Cynthia includes a “Childlike” reminder in the reading journey. Today: open a lines-and-spaces or interval page and refuse to rush. Whisper finger numbers. Smile at mistakes. Try again.

Done when: one page is finished with patience you can feel.

Instrument paths

  • Piano: Book page of choice.
  • Strings: Hum the line before playing.
  • Percussion: No metronome — breathing tempo.

Learning modes

  • Solo child: Phone-off slow practice.
  • Child + parent: Parent models calm corrections.
  • Family: Family “soft voices only” studio rule for 10 minutes.