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Shaker Instruments Parade
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Shaker Instruments Parade

Homemade shakers and a parade route turn movement and rhythm into a joyful morning ritual.

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Ages 1+10 min prep
Rice, beans and pasta — a different sound in every bottle.
Rice, beans and pasta — a different sound in every bottle.
Lids taped tight, washi tape and stickers on, ribbons ready.
Lids taped tight, washi tape and stickers on, ribbons ready.
Around the room we go — shake, march, freeze.
Around the room we go — shake, march, freeze.

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. 1

    Fill each container partway with a different noisy filler.

  2. 2

    Seal the lid tightly with tape for safety.

  3. 3

    Decorate the shakers with tape and stickers.

  4. 4

    Clear a parade path around the room.

  5. 5

    March, dance, and shake to a favorite song.

Tip

Play a stop-and-go game to practice listening and self-regulation.