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Oatmeal Container Drum

Oatmeal Container Drum

Turn an ordinary oatmeal container into a functional drum that doubles as a snack carrier! Felt helps control the sound, […]

Paper Plate Tambourines

These easy paper plate tambourines have a touch of glamour with a stained glass heart-cut out. It’s an easy Valentine’s […]

Paper Cup Bell

Paper Cup Bell

Decorate your house, windows and doors with these pretty Christmas bells. They’re made from paper cups and can also be […]

Recycled Box Guitar

Recycled Box Guitar

Make a guitar (or bango, violin, etc.) out of recycled cracker boxes and cardboard tubes. Your preschooler can help put […]

Cardboard Tube Chili Pepper Maracas

Turn recycled cardboard tubes into these adorable maracas, perfect for Cinco de Mayo!  They are fun, easy, and inexpensive with […]

Paper Plate Banjo

Paper Plate Banjo

Use colorful paper plates, a paint stir stick, and rubber bands to create this fun banjo that kids will love […]

Coffee Can Drum

Coffee Can Drum

Coffee Can Drum Kids love music and banging on pots, pans, and plastic containers. Combine their creativity with their musical […]

Perler Bead Guitar

Perler Bead Guitar

This cool guitar is easy to make using Perler Beads. It’s a fun project to accompany a study of music.

My Heart “Beats” for You, Valentine

My Heart “Beats” for You, Valentine

Would you guess that this darling candy container is made from a tuna can, spray paint and a few other […]

Jingle Bell Hand Kite

Waldorf Hand Kites are a simple homemade toy and a playroom staple. Make sweet Jingle Bell Hand Kites for all […]

Musical Horn Wind Chime

Transform a thrift-store horn into an eye-catching wind chime. This kid-friendly project has so much room for creativity.

Water Glass Xylophone

Learn all about the science of sound through this fun musical activity. It’s easy to do using materials you already […]

Musical Shakers

Music stimulates cognitive development… and so does crafting! This project includes both, as children build and then play their own instruments.

Packing Tape Drum Set

Packing Tape Drum Set

Make a cute drum that sounds pretty good when played. It starts with an empty coffee can and packing tape.

Recycled Bottle Xylophone

Recycled Bottle Xylophone

Add water to empty plastic bottles to make a xylophone that really works! As you make it, talk about the […]

Plastic Spoon Maracas

Plastic Spoon Maracas

Plastic Spoon Maracas are easy for kids to make and play. Everyone in the class or at the party can […]

Cardboard Ukulele

Cardboard Ukulele

Use this cool ukulele as party decor for your next luau! Fun and easy to make.

Jingle Bell Toy

Jingle Bell Toy

Make your own instruments with some sticks, fabric scraps, and jingle bells!

Craft Stick Kazoo

Craft Stick Kazoo

Gather craft sticks, rubber bands, construction paper, tape and scissors. Now follow the simple instructions to make a kazoo that […]

Bell Shaker

Bell Shaker

Treasures from a nature hunt can be turned into neat bell shakers. Collect sticks and acorn caps to make your […]

Homemade Drum

Homemade Drum

Recycle a cardboard oatmeal container and turn it into a drum with just a few items from around the house. […]

How to make easy paper bag maracas, by Amanda Formaro - featured on Fun Family Crafts

Paper Bag Maracas for Kids

Make these paper bag maracas or noise makers in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, or decorate differently to use any time […]

Magic Flute

Magic Flute

Here’s an easy and cheap way to keep your little musicians amused. We’ve turned regular drinking straws into magical flutes […]

Noisemaker Shakers

Noisemaker Shakers

Shake! Shake! Shake! in the new year with these colorful spool noisemakers! A fun family project that kids of all […]

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