Pogo Sticks














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P.O.G.O. Sticks are a new and unique way to remember to practice. It's easy to stick these anyplace, like on your
piano right in front of your nose! I stick them on my student's foreheads, and then they have fun sticking them
somewhere that they would see them at home. The students who have trouble OPENING THEIR NOTEBOOK
during the week really liked that they would stick somewhere easy to see. Some have used it as their bookmark.

Do you know what P.O.G.O. stands for? The students have come up with some very clever words for the
abbreviation. Some of their slogans have been "Practice On, Great One”, “Pursue Only Gorgeous Opus”, “Practice
Overcomes Giant Obstacles”, “Post-its Or Green Ogre-teachers, (you pick!)” “Patience Overcomes, Get Original!"

But the teachers will know the truth. It's "Practice Or Get Out". That's too funny-I still can't say it without laughing.

Here are the latest testimonials:

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Well, Mrs. Wolf, these have really motivated me. I realized I hadn't practiced in two days when I got back to the
piano. So I made up the minutes by practicing longer the rest of the days in the week. They are really helping me
achieve my goal of a 15 piece guild audition.”
Mackenzie F. student at Wolf Piano Studio

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“I just had to email you this. My student came back this week and told me that these had `inspired him to practice
harder'. He said, “I want to be a WOW this week”. What a compliment! Betsy M.

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“By the way, my students enjoyed the POGOs …one said "it kinda made me want to practice more"...I thought that
was pretty sweet! Laura H.

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"I can't tell you how motivating these have been for my students!  I bought
a very cool "Treasure Box"  and filled it with weird little things from the
dollar store.  Then when student gets FOUR perfect POGOs, he/she gets to
choose something from the treasure box as a reward.  It has made SUCH a
happier spring for MOI since my students have been practicing more.  Thanks
SO much."
Your Happier Than Usual MMTA President, Marianne Bryan

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“We [my students and I] were all impressed by the practice requirements. It has really stepped up their work
habits. Jefferson in particular, just ate these up! Unfortunately he's my dog, so I need more please.”
Gretchen C.
50 post-its per pad.
$2.50 per pad.
set your own minutes