MonthlyIG Posts: Our new friend "TOTORO!"

A lot of things have happened in the last two weeks so I have a lot to catch up on. We had a welcoming get together for those who could come out and a new stuffy friend has joined us at the studio! :)

This is so cute and comfy!!! #totorobed #totoro #pianostudio

A photo posted by Vancouver, BC □□ (@happykeysmusicstudio) on Oct 19, 2015 at 11:02pm PDT

Homemade cassava cake! This is so sweet. Thank you L. family! I'm always hungry since I go nonstop! □□ #studentgifts #pianolessons #pianoteacher #thankful #sogenerous

A photo posted by Vancouver, BC □□ (@happykeysmusicstudio) on Oct 18, 2015 at 2:59pm PDT

Let's get to know each other more! □ #icebreakergames #pianolessons #music #pianorocks #proudteacher #vancouver #yvrkids #yvr #vancouverisawesome #piano #preschool #children #playbased #kingsway #troutlake #mountpleasant #cedarcottage #yvrfamilies #happykeysmusicstudios #vancitybuzz #vancity #vankids #kids #vancity #rileypark #pianolessons #grouplessons #getogether

A photo posted by Vancouver, BC □□ (@happykeysmusicstudio) on Oct 17, 2015 at 6:33pm PDT

Oh boy... Totoro you are too kind. #totoro #bed #pianostudio #grouplessons #getogether #toomuchcraziness #proudteacher #vancouver #yvrkids #yvr #vancouverisawesome #piano #preschool #children #playbased #kingsway #troutlake #mountpleasant #cedarcottage #yvrfamilies #happykeysmusicstudios #vancitybuzz #vancity #vankids #kids #vancity #rileypark #pianolessons #grouplessons #getogether

A photo posted by Vancouver, BC □□ (@happykeysmusicstudio) on Oct 17, 2015 at 6:31pm PDT

This just melts my heart a little and makes me miss teaching group classes or teaching in elementary school. The kids decided to join hands together to make a cheer for our new studio goal and for teamwork and I had to capture a photo because I didn't know they would bond so quickly! □ The purpose of these gatherings is partly because I miss teaching a group class and I want my students to feel a sense of community in my studio. Piano lessons is important but so is building relationships and learning from and with each other. #proudteacher #vancouver #yvrkids #yvr #vancouverisawesome #piano #preschool #children #playbased #kingsway #troutlake #mountpleasant #cedarcottage #yvrfamilies #happykeysmusicstudios #vancitybuzz #vancity #vankids #kids #vancity #rileypark #pianolessons #grouplessons #getogether

A photo posted by Vancouver, BC □□ (@happykeysmusicstudio) on Oct 17, 2015 at 4:16pm PDT

Shopping Week is coming up! I've been busy collecting stuff for the kiddos who have been working hard! I hope the kiddos like some of these prizes as it's gonna be the first time opening the shop! They haven't seen the prizes yet. □ #tryingnewthings #workatyourownpace #vancouver #yvrkids #yvr #vancouverisawesome #piano #preschool #children #reggioinspired #playbased #kingsway #troutlake #mountpleasant #cedarcottage #yvrfamilies #happykeysmusicstudios #vancitybuzz #vancity #vankids #kids #vancity #rileypark #shoppingweek #rewards #pianolessons #pianoteacher #selfpaced #gonnabefun #giftcards #art

A photo posted by Vancouver, BC □□ (@happykeysmusicstudio) on Oct 16, 2015 at 9:10pm PDT

Clue #3 Do you know yet??? :) The kids are gonna love him! Where to put him... Is he a cat? An owl? A magical creature? #guesswho #vancouver #yvrkids #yvr #vancouverisawesome #pianolessons #preschool #children #reggioinspired #playbased #kingsway #troutlake #mountpleasant #cedarcottage #yvrfamilies #happykeysmusicstudios #vancitybuzz #vancity #vankids #kids #vancity #rileypark

A photo posted by Vancouver, BC □□ (@happykeysmusicstudio) on Oct 16, 2015 at 7:24pm PDT

A photo posted by Vancouver, BC

I'm going to be at the studio late prepping for tomorrow's studio get together! But ummm...so a new friend has arrived at the studio and has been generously gifted! □□□ Can you guess who? Clue #1. I'm in love!!! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. #guesswho #vancouver #yvrkids #yvr #vancouverisawesome #piano #preschool #children #reggioinspired #playbased #kingsway #troutlake #mountpleasant #cedarcottage #yvrfamilies #happykeysmusicstudios #vancitybuzz #vancity #vankids #kids #vancity #rileypark

A photo posted by Vancouver, BC □□ (@happykeysmusicstudio) on Oct 16, 2015 at 7:20pm PDT

What a fantastic idea from 9 Gifts for pianists! Trying it out and adding it to my rounded hand position repertoire. Make a turtle shell with your hand to work on strength, form, and balance. Then place a turtle to keep hands from dropping...if Mr. TURTLE falls that means your turtle shell is not strong enough! □□□□□ I just say aloud "turtle shells!" and it works like wonders! #vancouver #yvrkids #yvr #vancouverisawesome #piano #preschool #children #reggioinspired #playbased #kingsway #troutlake #mountpleasant #cedarcottage #yvrfamilies #happykeysmusicstudios #vancitybuzz #vancity #vankids #kids #vancity #rileypark #pianolessons #technique #turtles #pianoshares

A photo posted by Vancouver, BC □□ (@happykeysmusicstudio) on Oct 14, 2015 at 9:20pm PDT

A photo posted by Vancouver, BC □□ (@happykeysmusicstudio) on Oct 14, 2015 at 7:53pm PDT

Leaves, races, and jellyfishes especially! #vancouver #yvrkids #yvr #vancouverisawesome #piano #preschool #children #reggioinspired #playbased #kingsway #troutlake #mountpleasant #cedarcottage #yvrfamilies #happykeysmusicstudios #vancitybuzz #vancity #vankids #kids #vancity #rileypark #halloween

A photo posted by Vancouver, BC □□ (@happykeysmusicstudio) on Oct 13, 2015 at 8:13pm PDT

♡TRY TO BE A RAINBOW IN SOMEONE'S CLOUD.♡ Been listening to a few of Mama's clips on YouTube with Oprah and I just love her energy and compassionate heart. We have an immeasurable effect on all of our student's lives. Don't forget! #beloving #bekind #beyourself #sharing #positiveenergy #rainbow #cloud #love #kindness #quotes #liveinyourheart #mayaangelou #pianoteachers #teachershare #quotes #light

A photo posted by Vancouver, BC □□ (@happykeysmusicstudio) on Oct 13, 2015 at 12:09am PDT