Provider Guidelines

We know that every student comes with unique challenges for staying motivated. Here are a few tips we’ve collected if your student is struggling!

Kids

Common challenges:

• hard to concentrate for a long period of time
• Being forced to take the workshop by parents

Try the following to keep kids engaged:

• Keep it fun!
• Turn the workshop into a game
• Offer small rewards like stickers

Teenagers

Common challenges:

• Low self descipline

Try some of the following to keep teens engaged:

• Find out what their interests are before the first workshop and make an effort to connect with them
• Discuss goals together and show them that you’re on board
• Don’t be afraid to hold students accountable for practicing – it’s because you care about their progress

Adults

Common challenges:

• Frustration that comes with learning a new skill
• Worried that fear is a factor when it comes to learning a new skill
• Nerves

Try some of the following to keep adults engaged:

• Lighten the mood to make them feel comfortable
• Make your workshops a safe place to let go of their inhibitions
• Don’t make assumptions about what they do and do not know