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Cardboard Box Guitar

Cardboard Box Guitar

2–5 years15–30 minSmall space

You'll need

Tissue box or small cardboard boxRubber bandsPaper towel rollTape

#Steps

1Stretch rubber bands around the box opening
2Tape paper towel roll to one end as neck
3Decorate if desired
4Strum and make music together

Why it works

Creating instruments gives ownership and encourages musical exploration.

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Make different sized guitars for different sounds
Add stickers for decoration
Form a family band with multiple instruments

Rubber bands can snap - supervise younger children.

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