Homemade Maracas
Creating homemade maracas is a fantastic way to explore rhythm and make some noise!
Materials:
- Empty plastic bottles or toilet paper rolls
- Rice, beans, or small pasta
- Tape or glue
- Paint, stickers, or markers for decoration
Instructions:
- Fill the bottles or rolls halfway with rice, beans, or small pasta.
- Seal the opening securely with tape or glue.
- Decorate the outside with paint, stickers, or markers.
Paper Plate Tambourine
Kids will love shaking their DIY tambourines and making joyful music.
Materials:
- Two paper plates
- Jingle bells
- Stapler
- Hole punch
- Ribbon or string
- Markers or paint for decoration
Instructions:
- Punch holes around the edges of the paper plates.
- String jingle bells through the holes and tie them with ribbon or string.
- Staple the two plates together, with the decorated sides facing out.
- Decorate the tambourine with markers or paint.
Kazoo
Making a kazoo is a simple yet fascinating way to introduce kids to sound vibrations.
Materials:
- Empty toilet paper roll
- Wax paper
- Rubber band
- Pin
- Markers or stickers for decoration
Instructions:
- Decorate the toilet paper roll with markers or stickers.
- Cut a small square of wax paper and place it over one end of the roll.
- Secure the wax paper with a rubber band.
- Poke a few small holes in the wax paper with a pin.
- Hum into the open end to make sound.
Straw Pan Flute
A straw pan flute is an excellent craft for teaching kids about different pitches.
Materials:
- Drinking straws
- Tape
- Scissors
- Markers for decoration
Instructions:
- Cut the straws into different lengths.
- Line up the straws from longest to shortest.
- Tape the straws together side by side.
- Decorate the straws with markers
Egg Shakers
Egg shakers are perfect for little hands and make delightful sounds.
Materials:
- Plastic Easter eggs
- Rice, beans, or beads
- Tape
- Stickers or markers for decoration
Instructions:
- Fill the plastic eggs with rice, beans, or beads.
- Secure the eggs tightly with tape around the seam.
- Decorate the eggs with stickers or markers.
Rain Stick
A rain stick creates soothing sounds and can be beautifully decorated.
Materials:
- Cardboard tube (paper towel roll)
- Aluminum foil
- Rice or small pasta
- Tape
- Markers, stickers, or paint for decoration
Instructions:
- Decorate the cardboard tube with markers, stickers, or paint.
- Roll aluminum foil into two long, thin snakes and twist them into spirals.
- Insert the aluminum foil spirals into the tube.
- Pour rice or small pasta into the tube.
- Tape the ends of the tube securely.
Drum
Drums are great for energetic kids and can be made from everyday items.
Materials:
- Empty coffee can or oatmeal container
- Balloon
- Rubber band
- Markers or paint for decoration
Instructions:
- Decorate the outside of the can or container.
- Cut the end off a balloon and stretch it over the open end of the can.
- Secure the balloon with a rubber band.
Bottle Xylophone
A bottle xylophone is a fantastic way to explore musical scales and create lovely tunes.
Materials:
- Glass or plastic bottles
- Water
- Food coloring (optional)
- A spoon or a mallet
Instructions:
- Fill each bottle with different amounts of water.
- Add food coloring to the water for a colorful effect.
- Line the bottles up and tap them with a spoon or mallet to play different notes.
These musical crafts are perfect for a family fun day and can be made with items you likely already have at home. They offer a wonderful opportunity to bond with your kids, foster creativity, and introduce them to the joys of music. So, gather your materials, get crafting, and enjoy making beautiful music together!
We’d love to see your musical creations!
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