Activity:

Do you want to shake things up? Come and create your own DIY shakers at home! You can have some fun at home with your new customized instrument with a few simple materials. Check out the activity above and start creating your very own shakers to have some groove at home anytime, anywhere✂️

Materials You’ll Need:

• Sturdy containers ( cylindrical containers, cocoa pot, tubular biscuit tins, etc.)
• Sand
• Rice
• Beans or peas 
• Duck tape 
• Sticky back contact paper 
• Stickers 
• color tape 
• Markers and pens 

Instructions: 

1. Choose a cylindrical container that are made of good thick materials such as cocoa pot or tubular biscuit tins  
2. Fill the container with sand or rice for a softer sound and lentil, dried peas and beans for a louder sound but leave a bit of space for you to shake   
3. Seal the containers with duck tape and use a sticky back contact paper to cover the whole of the outside of the shaker 
4. Decorate with stickers, colored tapes or marker pen 
5. Enjoy your DIY Shakers!

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