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Take your next jamming session to the next level with some DIY instruments your kids will love to both make and make music on!
What kid doesn’t love to make music? I’m sure they all do!
Music does this amazing thing to our mind and body. It truly lifts our spirit in all ways.
The second a child or an adult, in fact, hears music you can see by the expression on their faces, that they are in their happy place!
Music is truly a whole body sensory experience.
If you’re looking for a way to broaden your child’s understanding of music and rhythm, check out this Rhythm Play Adventure activity.
Your kids will love it.
To add to this adventure activity with your kids, why not make your own DIY musical instruments.
Join your kids in some fun quality time, exploring rhythm through your own instruments.
Don’t worry, we’re not talking about elaborate instruments that are intricate to make.
We’re talking about homemade instruments made from recycled materials you will have at home.
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DIY Musical Instruments for Kids
- Grab some plastics spoons and get ready to shake it with these homemade maracas!
- A tin can and a balloon is all your going to need to create this cool beating drum!
- Make a simple harmonica with popsicle sticks and elastics. You kids will love zippity do-da daying around the house!
- Put some dancing bells on your child’s wrist or ankle and they will have a blast shaking it all over the place.
- Do you love the sound of the rain coming down? If so, check out this DIY Rain stick by Imagination Tree.
- Did you know there is an instrument called Castanets? I didn’t, until now and wow are they ever simple to make. Check it out.
- Strum some tunes on this DIY guitar. A few simple supplies and your kids will be playing their DIY musical instrument in no time!
- Have you ever tried to make music with water? Check out this cool Science experiment that shows you how to do it.
- Learn about what other countries use to make music while making this cool DIY drum from Africa.
- This cute and simple Kazoo is sure to excite kids of all ages! Even adults too!
- Good old pots and pans are the best for kids to make music with. Try hanging them outside for this twist on traditional fun!
- Ever thought you could make a homemade flute… you sure can! This super simple DIY straw flute is going to be a hit with your kids.
- Cymbals with old CD’s makes a great DIY musical instrument for kids to make! Give it go! Happy Hooligans nailed this simple activity!
- Dance and jump around to the rattle and shake sounds of this easy tambourine!
- Who knew you could make an instrument that sounds like a chicken? I definitely didn’t! This activity is so fun!
- As simple as it gets! Elastics and a bread pan is all you need for this DIY instrument and your kids will be making music for hours.
Music is an amazing motivator for so many things.
Have you ever tried using music to help your child spell their name? Check this activity out!
Music is so engaging, entertaining, and exciting!
Not only will your kids enjoy these DIY musical instruments but I bet you will, too!
What musical instrument does your child enjoy?
Was there one that they just kept coming back to play with?
Share your experiences with us.
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