Just a quick follow-up to the student Christmas gift post from some few weeks ago…
Here’s what I ended up gifting my students last month:
- Gloves for pianists 🙂
- Treat sacks with brownies
I ordered the black gloves from eBay (here). I used white 3D fabric paint to add the treble clef on the RH glove, and allowed it to dry. I came back later to flip it over and draw a bass clef on the LH glove. They turned out pretty cute!
I can’t take credit for the idea. I saw a piano teacher share the idea in one of the Facebook groups for piano teachers, quite some time ago. I saved the idea, thinking I’d probably use it some year. And here we are!
I baked the brownies myself and placed two pieces in each treat sack, separated by a square of parchment paper. A quick piece of ribbon makes them look a bit festive.
If you’re looking for a good brownie recipe, here’s the link to the one I used: Best Fudgiest Brownies. My husband is a better cook than I am; he’s able to bake them just right so they are wonderfully fudgey, plus achieve that lovely cracked look on the top. Fortunately, they still taste pretty great even when I bake them. 🙂
Just thought I’d share. I always appreciate getting ideas from other teachers, and bet you do too!
Happy Wednesday to you!
You put so much time and loving care into your student gifts. That is so impressive! I hope the students appreciated it!
Aw, thank you, Jan! 🙂
The gloves turned out really nice Joy! We wouldn’t need them in northern Australia though. Has me thinking about what I might be able to use instead. I made brownies too ?. They are always a hit.
Hm, good question: what would make a good alternative to gloves? Perhaps kids would enjoy those “slap-on” bracelets?
Huge changes happening in your world! I look forward to reading your future – if necessarily more limited – postings. 🙂 Happy New Year, Joy!
Happy New Year, Lyrique!