Recycled Instrument Jam Session
Construct usable musical instruments from household recycling (oatmeal containers, bottles, rice, rubber bands) and then hold a spontaneous, rhythmic jam session.
- Takes
- 1–2 hr
- Your setup
- 30 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 4–10
- Mess
- Some mess
- Cost
- $
- Where
- Indoors
How to do it
- 1Gather materials. Brainstorm instrument types (shaker, drum, banjo).
- 2Construct the instruments. Secure lids tightly on shakers and stretch rubber bands over open containers for sound.
- 3Decorate the instruments.
- 4Practice basic rhythms (tap, clap, shake). Hold an impromptu concert, taking turns leading the tempo and volume.
What they're practising
- Rhythm Development
- Acoustic Exploration
- Resourcefulness
- Gross Motor Skills