Shakers from Bottles

Making shakers builds engineering and rhythm.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Beyond the Toy Chest
• Learning area: Music and Movement
• Level: Level 2

Objectives

• Students will make shakers and play them to a beat.

Materials

• Small bottles
• rice
• tape

Instructions

1. Fill bottles with rice and seal.

2. Explore sounds.

3. Play along to music.

Educator tip

Compare loud and soft shakers.

Assessment

Assess creativity and rhythm.

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• Sound Match Game
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