Theater & Music Basket
Shaker Instruments Parade
Homemade shakers and a parade route turn movement and rhythm into a joyful morning ritual.
Ages 1+10 min prep
What you'll need
- Empty plastic bottles or jars with lids
- Rice, beans, or small pasta
- Decorative tape or stickers
- Scarves or ribbons for dancing
- Optional: a drum made from an upside-down pot
How to make it
- 1
Fill each container partway with a different noisy filler.
- 2
Seal the lid tightly with tape for safety.
- 3
Decorate the shakers with tape and stickers.
- 4
Clear a parade path around the room.
- 5
March, dance, and shake to a favorite song.
Tip
Play a stop-and-go game to practice listening and self-regulation.