A pan flute is a different kind of flute in that it has many different horns or tubes that are used to make distinct sounds rather than just one tube with holes drilled into it. To make a pan flute …[Continue]
Flute
A wind instrument is an instrument that you blow into in order to create music. There are many different types of wind instruments that range from a large tuba to a very small piccolo. Each wind instrument is capable of …[Continue]
Three Instruments
• Cymbals – cymbals are simple to make. All you need are two pot lids and some string. Tie the string or yarn around the handles of the pot lids and strike them together to play. • Harmonica – to …[Continue]
Simple Horn
To make a horn, take an empty paper towel tube and either cut or color the holes of the instrument onto the roll. If you would like to take this craft to the next level, you can make a horn …[Continue]
Recycled Drum
Clean out an empty container that has a lid (an oatmeal container, old butter container or yogurt container are examples). Decorate the outside of the container with construction paper, crayons, stickers, or whatever! Place the lid back in the container …[Continue]
Tambourine
It is becoming more and more difficult to find activities that the whole family can do together. Often times the age gap between siblings makes it difficult to think of activities that all members of the family would enjoy doing. …[Continue]
Cards
Of course Valentine’s Day would not be complete without the traditional exchange of pink and red cards. While there is nothing wrong with construction paper and doily cards or those cards that you can buy at the store, there are …[Continue]
Recycled Music Band
Of course there are many more musical crafts that involve more than just humming. With a simple paper towel tube you can create a flute, horn or even a handle for a guitar. The key to making a musical instrument …[Continue]
Harmonica
For children some of the best and most simple crafts to make are the ones that require a minimal amount of effort to play. Most young children are able to make the humming noise on their own. With this humming …[Continue]
Chimes
To make chimes you will need a ruler or stick, metal washers, nail polish, string and a mixing spoon. Hang the washers from the ruler or stick with pieces of string by wrapping the string around the ruler or stick …[Continue]
Rainmaker
Chances are that you have probably made an oatmeal container drum or two in your life. While there is nothing wrong with oatmeal container drums and they certainly have their function and place with children, you may be looking for …[Continue]
Bee Mine Valentine
Valentine’s Day is a fun time of year for people of all ages. Children are especially excited when Valentine’s Day comes around because of all the activities, crafts and treats that are associated with the holiday. Kids love to make …[Continue]
