This old, classic Sesame Street clip features the music of the steel drum. Hear the rhythm of the music everywhere in life—at the beach, in your steps, through animals, and in so many more ways….[Continue]
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Musical Macaroni Drum
To make a macaroni drum, you need to start by making the drum itself. 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 …[Continue]
Musical Macaroni Shaker
In addition to being delicious with cheese, macaroni is also an excellent addition to many musical crafts. Macaroni makes for a good addition to a homemade musical instrument because it is small, hallow, and one of the less expensive of …[Continue]
Musical Macaroni Rain Stick
A rain stick is a musical instrument that when “played” sounds like rainfall. To make this instrument you will need a long tube. Working with a paper tube may be simpler as there will need to be a way of …[Continue]
All About Craft Drums
Making musical instruments with children is a great way to get them away from the TV and doing something creative. Musical instruments are fantastic tools that you can use to introduce the concept of music, rhythm, song and much more. …[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]
Pinata
An oatmeal container craft that is sure to please kids at a party is a piñata. Piñatas are usually made out of paper mache and hold candies and other surprises inside. The oatmeal container can easily serve as the container that …[Continue]
Windsock
Windsocks are fun to watch blowing in the wind. You can make your own windsock with an old oatmeal container, some string and streamers or ribbons. The process is simple. Remove the lid of the oatmeal container and carefully cut …[Continue]
Time Capsule
If you want a fun activity to do with your kids, create a time capsule out of an old oatmeal container. The process is very simple. Decorate the outside of the container together but be sure that you clearly label …[Continue]
