Suitable for: 2+ yearsTitle: Donald Loves Drumming

Make some loud music.Here is a variety of instruments to make and play very loudly like Donald does in the book.

You will need:• crayons, textas, pencils, coloured paper, etc.

for decorating

Drum • icecream container with lid, long piece of ribbon

approx. 60cm, 2 spoons.

Cardboard shaker • small cardboard roll, cellophane

paper, 2 rubber bands, small amount of uncooked rice.

Bottle shaker • plastic drink bottle with lid, small amount

of uncooked rice.

Cymbals • 2 metal tin lids (eg. Milo), ribbon, tape.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

InstructionsDrum - take the lid off the icecream container and tape

the ends of the ribbon inside to form a strap. Put the lid

back on (see diagram). Use spoons as drumsticks.

Cardboard shaker - cut two circles out of cellophane,

approx 10cm diameter. Attach one piece of cellophane to

one end of the cardboard roll with a rubber band. Place

a small amount of uncooked rice into the shaker. Now

attach the second piece of cellophane over the other end

with a rubber band.

Bottle shaker - put a small amount of uncooked rice into

the bottle and screw the lid back on.

Cymbals - using tape, attach a piece of ribbon to one side

of each of the lids to form a handle. See diagram.

Decorate your instruments with coloured paper, paint,

stickers, stars etc. Make them as bright as possible.

Adult supervision is essential when making and playing with home made toys.Involve and talk with your child as much

as possible while creating this activity.

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Suitable for: 2+ yearsTitle: Donald Loves Drumming Activity: Musical instruments

icecream container drum

tin lid cymbals bottle shaker

cardboard roll shaker