Materials:

• Two paper plates
• Jingle bells
• Stapler
• Hole punch
• Ribbon or string
• Markers or paint for decoration

Instructions:

1. Punch holes around the edges of the paper plates.
2. String jingle bells through the holes and tie them with ribbon or string.
3. Staple the two plates together, with the decorated sides facing out.
4. Decorate the tambourine with markers or paint.

Kids will love shaking their DIY tambourines and making joyful music.

Materials:

• Empty toilet paper roll
• Wax paper
• Rubber band
• Pin
• Markers or stickers for decoration

Instructions:

1. Decorate the toilet paper roll with markers or stickers.
2. Cut a small square of wax paper and place it over one end of the roll.
3. Secure the wax paper with a rubber band.
4. Poke a few small holes in the wax paper with a pin.
5. Hum into the open end to make sound.

Making a kazoo is a simple yet fascinating way to introduce kids to sound vibrations.

Materials:

• Drinking straws
• Tape
• Scissors
• Markers for decoration

Instructions:

1. Cut the straws into different lengths.
2. Line up the straws from longest to shortest.
3. Tape the straws together side by side.
4. Decorate the straws with markers.

A straw pan flute is an excellent craft for teaching kids about different pitches.

Materials:

• Plastic Easter eggs
• Rice, beans, or beads
• Tape
• Stickers or markers for decoration

Instructions:

1. Fill the plastic eggs with rice, beans, or beads.
2. Secure the eggs tightly with tape around the seam.
3. Decorate the eggs with stickers or markers.

Egg shakers are perfect for little hands and make delightful sounds.

Materials:

• Cardboard tube (paper towel roll)
• Aluminum foil
• Rice or small pasta
• Tape
• Markers, stickers, or paint for decoration

Instructions:

1. Decorate the cardboard tube with markers, stickers, or paint.
2. Roll aluminum foil into two long, thin snakes and twist them into spirals.
3. Insert the aluminum foil spirals into the tube.
4. Pour rice or small pasta into the tube.
5. Tape the ends of the tube securely.

A rain stick creates soothing sounds and can be beautifully decorated.

Materials:

• Empty coffee can or oatmeal container
• Balloon
• Rubber band
• Markers or paint for decoration

Instructions:

1. Decorate the outside of the can or container.
2. Cut the end off a balloon and stretch it over the open end of the can.
3. Secure the balloon with a rubber band.

Drums are great for energetic kids and can be made from everyday items.

Materials:

• Glass or plastic bottles
• Water
• Food coloring (optional)
• A spoon or a mallet

Instructions:

1. Fill each bottle with different amounts of water.
2. Add food coloring to the water for a colorful effect.
3. Line the bottles up and tap them with a spoon or mallet to play different notes.

A bottle xylophone is a fantastic way to explore musical scales and create lovely tunes.