We are temporarily reviving our Children's Blog to provide some resources for families who are stuck at home during this period of social distancing due to COVID-19. We will put together a variety of activities for you and your families every day at 1:00 pm. Watch for weekend Boredom Busters Saturday and/or Sunday. See which ones you can do, and if you get the chance, share the results with us on any of our social media platforms, which will be listed at the bottom of this blog.
Today's theme is Music!
Cardboard Castanets: http://www.whimsy-love.com/2009/09/cardboard-castanets.html
This is a great activity to use up some recycling and other knickknacks at home. Hot glue will work the best for this, but you could also try tacky glue. Form your own castanet band and click-clack along to the beat!
Try it with bottle caps as well!
Do Re Mi Bottles: https://www.lifewithmoorebabies.com/2012/10/do-re-mi-bottles.html
Stocking up on those plastic bottles while quarantining? This is not only a great musical project, but a sensory one as well! Play around with the colours and volumes until you get the sounds just right!
If they like this colourful instrument, try wind pipes!
Homemade Kazoo: https://buggyandbuddy.com/exploring-sound-making-a-kazoo-science-invitation-saturday/
Homemade kazoos are tried and true! The kids can decorate them any way they'd like, and make music for hours. Also great for an *outdoor* marching band, and the castanets can join in! ;)
If you're excited about helping your kids create their own music, try learning how to read music!
Check out PBS KIDS' World Orchestra Game!
Hopefully these activities help break the day and get your family engaging in the joys of music (and crafting their own music).
If your kids loved these activities, feel free to send us feedback or pictures on any of our social media platforms, linked below.
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