Homemade Music Shakers
1–4 years · 10–20 min · Indoor · Some energy
You'll need
- Empty plastic bottles or containers
- Rice, beans, or pasta
- Tape to secure lid
Steps
- 1Add rice or beans to container
- 2Seal lid tightly with tape
- 3Shake to make music
- 4Play along with songs
Why this works
Making instruments gives ownership while music stimulates brain development.
Try also
- –Make different sounds with different fillings
- –Decorate the shakers
- –Form a family band
Seal lids very securely - contents are choking hazards if spilled.