DIY Rhythm Shakers Parade
Create simple, homemade musical instruments and use them to march, sing, and dance around the house or yard, promoting auditory processing and gross motor coordination.
- Takes
- 30 min
- Your setup
- 15 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 3–5
- Mess
- Some mess
- Cost
- $
- Where
- Either
How to do it
- 1Fill the empty containers halfway with the chosen filler (beans, rice, etc.) to create different sounds.
- 2Secure the lids tightly using strong tape to prevent spillage (crucial for safety).
- 3Allow the child to decorate the shakers with stickers or markers.
- 4Start a simple marching beat and encourage the child to shake their instruments in time with the music.
- 5Experiment with fast and slow beats, and loud and quiet shaking.
What they're practising
- Rhythm Comprehension
- Auditory Processing
- Motor Coordination
- Creative Expression