Getting Started

When I first discovered that there were theory games for free to print on the internet I was super excited! Then I quickly became overwhelmed - there were SOOOO many!!!! I created this blog as a collection of my favorite games and activities that I use along with my own games. My goal is to have at least one game to teach every theory concept. If this is your first time adding games to your piano lessons please read my Tips for Getting Started post for my suggestions to make it easier! There are a lot of affiliate links to make getting started a little easier! I hope you have a great Party at YOUR Piano!

Theory Tests

My goal is to have a game to review every theory concept and a way to test their understanding at the end of each level. I have students in both the alfred and in the faber series - over time I will have a list of every concept taught in the theory books along with the games that will help them and a test at the end of the theory book! It is quite the process please keep checking back!

Monday, March 23, 2015

Getting Started - Storage

Unfortunately having a Party at the Piano requires a storage place for your games.  I thought I would share how I have mine stored.

Any small stack of paper (flash cards, game cards, small rhythm cards, etc) are stored in a snack size zip lock bag if they fit (a few games like war required a sandwich size ziplock).  I have a medium tupperware that holds a lot of these bags.

Any of the small manipulatives are stored in their own small plastic containers.  These would be the dominoes, checkers, etc.  Some of them need the medium size (army men).

Most of the 8 1/2 x 11 game boards (race tracks, bingo cards, etc) are stored in a binder with sheet protectors.

All of this is stored in a small shelving unit made by closetmaid.  I also picked up some of the fabric drawers that fit inside.  I have a smaller one on top but I don't think it is made any more.

The top drawer holds my lesson calendar, pens and pencils and a few of my most used games (flashcards).  
The second drawer holds all of my tupperware containers.
The black box on the bottom has my most used student solos/books (the rest are kept elsewhere).  The binder has the full size pages for games.  If you notice to the left of the cabinet on the ground are my boomwhackers...I keep them close because I use them allll the time!









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