Music crafts

The 20 DIY musical instruments I present here will be a lot of fun to make, and then the kids can enjoy them for loads of enjoyment and learning.

*This post contains affiliate links Jar lids are something I’ve been collecting for a while, feeling sure that they would come in handy for some future repurposing craft idea (I may have been called a hoarder once or twice). Now I’ve finally used them for something – hooray! The kids love these mini banjos so much that they don’t even mind that I raided their loom band collection for the strings. You can make your own Mini

#1: I made this peanut butter chocolate cake a week or so ago. Yep. It was pretty darn good. But I NEED to stop baking! Ack! Oddly enough the recipe includes directions for a fluffy chocolate frosting but doesn't mention how much of the ingredients you need. So, I just used a chocolate frosting recipe from one of my cookbooks. #2: We had our Cub Scout Pack Meeting last week and had an international theme. The assistant Cubmaster found this fun craft for the kids to do, African Drums from…

Sound Science for Kids: Make a Craft Stick Harmonica. Fun STEM project!

It's always fun to make a little music here and there, what's even more fun is making those instruments yourself. Here are some DIY kids instruments that would be so fun to make.

LEARN about the science of sound with this fun and easy activity for kids. DIY Kazoos pack a big punch with loads of hands on science learning!

washi tape rain sticks craft for kids. Simple DIY instrument to make

Make this simple banjo with your children and put on a mini-concert in your backyard! You can use paper plates, chopsticks, construction paper, and rubber bands. #ABCmouseCrafts #music #ece

The drums are now a top pick at the Studio since I've given them a makeover. These colorful favorites are easy for anyone to make at home, so save a containers, and enjoy personalizing your own instrument. Materials: Oatmeal or formula can Fabric scrap Yarn Beads (optional) Felt Hot Glue Large Needle Scissors Carefully hot glue a scrap of fabric to your container with the lid on. Run the bead of hot glue along the top of the container where any staining of the fabric will be hidden by the…

My boys LOVE music so making instruments is always a favorite activity. Here are seven DIY instruments we've made (and loved). Xylophone out of Wrenches Craft Stick Harmonicas Popsicle Stick Piano Balloon-Stretched Bongo Drums PVC Palm Pipes Drinking Straw Pan Flute Tissue Box Guitar What have you been doing with your kids? We'd love to know! The After School Linky is cohosted by Boy Mama Teacher Mama Mama Smiles Planet Smarty Pants Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational The Educators'…

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Last year my twins had the pleasure of attending a Galileo camp. There are over 40 Galileo camps in the Bay Area of California for kids in Pre-K through 8th grade. What makes Galileo camps so unique is the fact that they nurture young innovators through art, science and outdoor activities. Kids are encouraged to take chances as they delve into a theme and really become experts on a subject. Last summer my daughters attended an amusement park themed Galileo camp and we were inspired to make…

There are so many lessons to learn from music, and these 6 DIY instruments will have your family learning and making homemade music in no time.