Musical Instruments
Making instruments is a great way to let students be musically creative, while also allowing them to make and use something they created on their own. Instruments can be made with many household objects, and can be a fun way to let students express themselves, visually and audibly.
Instruments
Rain Stick
Rain sticks can be made using just a few simple materials! Read this WikiHow article to see steps and a video on making this cardboard tube rain stick.
Decorate it! Use crayons, washi tape, paint, sparkles, and any other materials you choose.
Harmonica
Use this Housing a Forest article to learn how to make a harmonica out of popsicle sticks, a toothpick, rubber bands, and paper.
Rain stick made at Imagination PLAYce
Resources
'20 DIY Musical Instruments for Kids to Make and Play' provides some of the benefits of playing musical instruments, and gives many examples of instruments to make from craft materials.
This Edutopia article explains the benefits of music in general, and how listening to and playing music can promote deeper learning.
Harmonica made at Imagination PLAYce