DIY Maracas: Musical Instrument Craft for Kids

07/22 Playgroup

Teaching music to kids begins with teaching them to love the art of sound. Implementing musical crafts for kids encourages creativity and exploration through different sounds and rhythms. Kids will have fun making their own Maraca instruments while learning about music and sound. DIY Maracas can be a fun activity to use when listening to music, or just to play and shake with!

Materials:

1. 2 Spoons
2. 1 Plastic Egg
3. Masking Tape
4. Beads/dried rice/dried beans
5. Other: Stickers, Markers, etc.

How to Make:

1. Add beads inside plastic egg
2. Place egg in between both spoons
3. Wrap tape around spoons to secure egg
4. Optional: Decorate Maraca with markers and stickers
5. Shake Shake Shake!

Benefits on Child Development:

1. Placing beads into eggs promotes fine motor skills
2. Holding and shaking Maracas promotes fine motor skills
3. Promotes creativity by creating their own music
4. Can help improve memory by listening and repeating rhythms of songs