Rainsticks for kids

DIY Rainmaker or rainstick craft for kids. This is a super simple craft and musical instrument activity for children. Traditionally made from dried cacti, this simple DIY rainstick has the same sound and is also a perfect rainbow craft too #artsandcrafts #rainbowcrafts #diy #craftingwithkids #rainbowkids #rainmaker

Have you ever heard a traditional cactus rainstick? The sound is absolutely amazing. They take a cactus reed, pull out the spines and reinsert them into the stalk. Then, they plug one end, fill the stalk with pebbles and plug the other end. The sound of the pebbles hitting the spines makes a wonderful rain

Learn what an African rainstick is, the history behind it and a few rainstick's you can purchase from Amazon that mimic the African Rainstick.

Make it Rain with these 5 Sensory Rain Stick Crafts for kids. So many textures. Calming sounds. This is the perfect craft for kids all year round.

Rainstick Craft and science activity for Kids - Explore sound with a homemade instrument! ~ BuggyandBuddy.com

This DIY Rainstick for Kids craft was fun, inexpensive, and quick to make. My two older kids each made a rainstick and then together we made one that we modified for the baby using a puff container. This was a very fun craft to make together.

Rainsticks for my Kindergarten Music Class "Many traditional cultures believed the sound of falling rain that rainsticks made could produce a storm. Although that belief has faded from contemporary society, rainsticks are still used to this day. The instrument is usually made from a long, hollow tube filled with pebbles or beads. Walls of the tube are stick with iron nails, cactus needles or something similar. When the stick is turned over, it produces the sound of falling rain. Rainsticks…

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washi tape rain sticks craft for kids. Simple DIY instrument to make

Make rain sticks out of cardboard rolls! Pretty, easy, and they sound lovely! Great spring craft for toddlers and preschoolers to make at home or daycare.