We made these DIY instruments for Music in Our(Home) Schools Month but these can be made year-round.
The Benefits:
Improved fine motor skills
Breath control for my little singers
Sensory exposure (sound+touch)
Science of Sound (vibration)
What We Will be Making:
Bell Bracelets
Harmonica
Here are some book titles that pair well with these instruments.
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For Bell Bracelets you will need:
1 Pipe Cleaner (for each bracelet)
6-8 Bells (for each bracelet)
Scissors
Ribbon (optional)
Tape
Wrap the PC around until you reached the correct length. (there should be a 1-2 inch excess on each side.) Cut the part you do not need.
String the pipe cleaner through the loop on the back of each bell until you reach the desired amount of bells.
Place the braclet around the wrist and twist ends together at the point that is most comfortable. Practice taking the braclet on and off before cutting off any excess.
Please note: The end can scratch your skin. Adding some tape to the end can prevent injury.
Add streamers and ribbon to decorate.
Take a picture of the finished product and tag #teachertameshia on your post. Thank you!
For the Harmonica you will need:
2 jumbo popsicle sticks
2 Two inch plastic straws
3 Rubber Bands
Scissors
Take the thickest rubber band and stretch it around the length of one popsicle stick.
Lay one popsicle stick down and lay 1 straw in the opposite direction towards the end. It should be crossed.
Place the other popsicle stick parallel to the other, sandwiching the straw inbetween. The straw should be squeezed flat on one end. Take the rubber band and bind the ends together.
Do this so the opposite end and voila.
Practice blowing between the two sticks with your lips resting on the hamonica.
Take a picture of the finished product and tag #teachertameshia on your post. Thank you!
Take a picture of the finished product and tag #teachertameshia on your post. Thank you!
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