Easy Rhythm Instruments

Time

5 to 10 minutes

Materials

Objects to hit together such as small pots and pans, aluminum tins, spoon and a small box
Metal salt shaker filled with rice
Two wooden spoons

Directions

Young children have natural rhythm, and if you put on some music and offer these "instruments," you can have fun moving playfully together.

Extensions

Trade instruments or exchange them for others.
Take them outside and march barefoot across the grass.

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