DIY Shakers

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AGES:

4 and up

INGREDIENTS:  

Container with a tight lid  

Beans, popcorn kernels, rice  

Tissue paper or construction paper  

Markers, sequins, ribbon  

Glue  

Scissors  

INSTRUCTIONS:  

  1. Fill your container with a variety of beans, seeds, and rice. Close and test out the sound. Try adding or taking out a few beans for a different sound.

  2. Cut construction and tissue paper in small confetti size pieces.

  3. Decorate your shaker by gluing on the paper confetti, sequins, and ribbon.

  4. Once dry, shake your shaker! Put on a show, play along with your favorite tunes, or make up your own song.