http://www.perpetualpreschool.com/ instruments.html Druums Decorate empty ice cream containers which can be obtained from Baskin Robbins to make drums. Use dowels for the drum sticks. Rain Stick Simple Rain Stick Supplies needed: empty potato chip cans with lids several plastic 6pack can holders contact paper/construction paper popcorn or dried beans masking tape or colored tape decorative materials; boot laces, raffia, commercially purchased feather, beads, etc Instructions: Fold plastic 6pack holders lengthwise and insert several into each can. Pour in a handful of popcorn or dried beans, adjust amounts till you find the sounds you like. Seal lid to can. Decorate with wood grain or jungle printed contact paper or with decorated construction paper. Tie cords, leather bootlace, yard, raffia, etc around top. Attach purchased feather and/or beads.
Decorate empty ice cream containers which can be obtained from Baskin Robbins to make drums. Use dowels for the drum sticks.
Rain Stick
Simple Rain Stick Supplies needed: empty potato chip cans with lids several plastic 6pack can holders contact paper/construction paper popcorn or dried beans masking tape or colored tape decorative materials; boot laces, raffia, commercially purchased feather, beads, etc
Instructions: Fold plastic 6pack holders lengthwise and insert several into each can. Pour in a handful of popcorn or dried beans, adjust amounts till you find the sounds you like. Seal lid to can. Decorate with wood grain or jungle printed contact paper or with decorated construction paper. Tie cords, leather bootlace, yard, raffia, etc around top. Attach purchased feather and/or beads.
Shaker
Give each child an ear of dried field corn. Have the children pick the kernels off and place each kernel into an empty plastic drink bottle. When the bottle is
a third to a half full, place glue onto the inside of the lid and place the lid onto the bottle. When the glue is dry, the children have a musical shaker bottle. This activity is also great for fine motor skills.
PVC Flute
Materials needed: 1pc. 3/4" PVC pipe (13 1/2 inches long), Dowel rod, 5/8" drill bit, 3/16" drill bit. Measure from top of pipe 1 and 7/8" and drill a 5/8" hole. (Note drill bits need to be very sharp.) From the bottom of the pipe measure 2 and 3/4",3 and 5/8", 4 and 7/16", 5 and 3/4", 6 and 9/16", 7 and 1/2". Make sure that your marks are in a straight line. On these marks, drill 3/16" holes. Insert a piece of hardwood dowel in the top of the pipe about 1 to 1 and 1/2 inches. Play this flute like you would a fife. Simple songs can be played i.e. London Bridge is Falling Down, etc.
Save many plastic soft drink bottles. Have the children paint the outsides of them with brightly colored paint. Fill each one with a different size "rattle object" - beans, rice, pebbles, etc. Screw the lids back on and you have great shaking instruments.
Homemade Maracas: Collect the small Sunny Delight (or similar) plastic drink bottles that children often bring in their lunchboxes. Remove the labels. You can let the children put a small amount of colored aquarium rocks inside each bottle. The children can
decorate the bottles using paint or permanent markers. After the children finish, hot glue the lids to close the bottles. They last forever. And, the size is perfect for little hands.
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There must be a 1000 ways to use toilet tissue rolls . . . so here is 1001. With a single hole puncher, punch a hole in each end of the toilet tissue roll as far from the openings as possible. (You are creating a little "musical" instrument.) From your collection of small stickers, have the student pick 2 stickers and place one UNDER each of the little holes. ABOVE the hole, have the students make the long vowel sign (-) and on the other, the short vowel sign ) turned side ways. (The top sticker/hole is for the short vowel sounds. The lower for the long vowel sounds.) When I say a word, I ask for a particular beginning vowel sound and watch to see where the children place their fingers. They love this and call it their "Silent Orchestra" as NOTHING is spoken. Prior to the students using them, I put 3 inch clear cellophane tape around the end that is put to their mouths. This keeps the rolls from fraying.
***Shakers I took film canisters and filled one with rice and one with beans and one with rocks anything will work. Then tape well with clear mailing tape and put in Music Center. Young ones love because they fit so well in their hands. :)
Tropical Rain stick What you will need: Heavy cardboard mailing tubes/or Paper towel tube Duct tape to seal the tube Nails Hammer Seeds, mall pebbles, rice or dried beans Adhesive-backed shelf paperWrapping paper or ribbon
How to Concoct it: 1. Hammer nails into the tube 1/8 apart, using the spiral seam of the cardboard. 2. Add several handfuls of assorted filler material (rice, beans, etc) 3. Seal each end of the tube securely with tape. 4. Decorate your Tropical rain stick with ribbon, adhesive-backed shelf paper ,or wrapping paper.
Use your Tropical rain stick to create sound of rain. Shake it, twist it to create a variety of different sounds! Lots of fun!!
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I used a needle point hoop, and 5 to 6 large jingle bells (from the craft section). I used bread ties or garbage ties to secure the bells to the hoops. This makes a wonderfully sounding tambourine.
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Make finger bells. Take a glove and some jingle bells from the crafts section. Sew a bell on each finger and the thumb of the glove. Now wiggle your fingers.
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Make a rain stick- Use two paper towel tubes and tape them together. Next poke holes in the paper towel rolls, all over, spacing about every inch and a half. Then cut the ends off of toothpicks and put them in the holes. Use saran wrap and rubber bands to seal up the bottom. Then pour in uncooked rice. Seal up the top with saran wrap and rubber bands. Finally decorate and enjoy making rain sounds.
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"Hand Clappers" Have the children trace their hands on some white construction paper, then have them cut them out. Then let the children color or decorate them however they want. Next, what you need to have are some lids off of some frozen juice cans. Have 2 lids, one for each hand. Glue a lid on the backside of each hand that has been decorated. Next, take 2 Popsicle sticks and tape the upper portion to the backside of each hand. Once you have done all of this, take each hand, with the lid parts facing each other and the Popsicle sticks coming out from the bottom and put them together. Tape the 2 Popsicle sticks together near the middle, more towards the bottom. When the children hold onto them and shake them, the "hands" will "clap" together!
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Make great shakers with washed out half pint milk cartons. The kids can put sand, pebbles, popcorn, or beans in them. Fold the top down, tape securely and cover with brightly covered contact paper.
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Baby Bottle Shakers: Take bottles and fill each one with a different item, such as rice, jelly beans, beads, etc. Discard the nipple. Hot glue small plastic protector in ring and then glue ring/protector to the neck of the bottle to secure. They make wonderful instruments. They allow the children to make different kinds of sounds. Also, can be used as a math activity, (counting jelly beans as they drop, etc.)
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Shakers/Maracas I use the 1/2 pint small plastic water bottles, some colorful beads, and a wooden dowel. Remove the label from the bottle using a hand held hair dryer (it works great). Let bottle dry, add bead (place thumb over top and shake and listen for the sound you want) Insert the dowel into the top. secure with epoxy glue. Let dry. Children love the sound the the colorful beads.
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SHAKER--- Collect several Downy bottle lids, use two
of them, fill with beans, rice, etc. and screw them together.
RAIN STICK--- Collect several paper towel rolls, cover one end with foil. Punch and leave straight pins around the seam of the tube. Fill with rice, cover second end with foil. Cover with contact paper to decorate.
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Maracas/Rattles
We took a bunch of burned out light bulbs, covered them with paper mache' when they dried the children painted and decorated them with markers etc... That finished, the light bulbs can be dropped on the floor to break the bulb inside. Now each child has their own instrument during circle. Cool thing is they made them. It actually is a great idea for small group time....and it covers a couple days. No boredom either for they knew in the end would be something they could play with. Ours were made a few months back and still the children ask to play their instruments.
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BLOCK INSTRUMENTS
We use the long unit blocks as guitars, pianos, etc.
We have actually drawn the guitar strings onto the blocks with marker. When the children need a movement activity, we will put on the music and play.
You can also draw piano keys, etc.
It is not necessary to write on the blocks. You can tape laminated strings and keys onto them when you want to do this activity or simply pretend (by demonstrating).
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Cut two pieces of slim PVC pipe , about eight inches long, and sand or tape the ends. Makes an interesting rhythm stick.
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To make a rainstick for your classroom, take the discarded tube from bulletin board paper and two ends. Secure one endpiece to one end with tape. Make sure there are no holes. Next, hammer 60-75 nails at different angles into the tube, working all up and down the tube. Add different "fillers" such as dry macaroni, rice, sand, etc. Close and secure the other end. To play, tile the stick gently while the "filler" drifts and bounces its way down the tube.
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Homemade musical instruments are great, but I have a wonderful set of real instruments that are irreplacable to my kids, and I got them for free. Check with local music teachers and music stores. They are often willing to give you old instruments when they replace theirs!!! It may take awhile, but the kids love them.
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Lids & Beads Instrument--Collect some metal juice lids. Use a hammer & a nail or a drill to make holes in the lids. Thread a shoelace or thin cord through the holes adding some wooden (or plastic) beads. Use any order of beads to lids that you wish. Tie the shoelace (or cord) ends together to form a small circle to hold the instrument.
Sandpaper Blocks--Cover one side of two blocks with coarse sandpaper. Have the children hold the blocks in their hands with the sandpaper sides facing. Rub the blocks together to the music.
Triangle--Take clothes hangers and either leave them as they are, or cut and make into small triangles. Tie a string on the top. The triangle needs to be suspended to make a nice sound. Use metal spoons to tap on them.
Castanets --Use a sturdy piece of cardboard about 1 inch wide 5 inches long. Fold cardboard in half, glue large button on inside of cardboard ends. Click together to make the sound!
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Use the tops of baby sood jars. They are easy to handle for small hands. They make a clicking sound. After each child uses one try two for each child. Some will catch on. Good for using both hands at the same time!
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Drums
Stretch a balloon over a cookie tin, the kind those Christmas cookies come in - short and wide. A 16" balloon works best. If you inflate the balloon first and allow it to sit for a while it will stretch more successfully.Attach the balloon by stretching a rubber band around the edge and then seal with colored electrical tape. Fasten a cord to the drum with the tape so that the children can 'wear' their drum while they play it. I spray painted the tin and put stickers on it. The drum makes a really good sound.
Bongo drum
Find two plastic flower pots about 5" diameter. Glue them together bottom to bottom. Decorate with paint or stickers, contact paper etc. Two pieces of white calico fabric cut into circles about 9" diameter with small holes cut at 2" intervals around the edge and soak them in a water and Elmer's glue solution. Allow
to dry almost completely and stretch one over each end of the drum. Thread some yarn or leather thread through a hole at one end of the drum and down to the other end alternately until finished.
Drums- Tack inner tube rubber around an oatmeal box or a round ice cream container.
Drum Sticks- Gather two small rubber balls and two small dowels. Cut the dowels to size. Stick each dowel through a ball. Glue in place.
Rattles-Gather 16 oz plastic pop bottles with the tops. Fill each pop bottle 1/2 way up with rice, beans, sand, etc. Secure the screw top with glue.
Cardboard Tube Kazoos- wrap wax paper over one end and secure with rubber band
Rubber Band Guitars-stretch across a Styrofoam tray or shoebox. This works great, you can even tune them!
Paper Cup Maracas-put a few beans inside then cover the end and secure
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Activity: Musical Instruments
Wrist Instruments
Have a musical Parade with these home-made
instruments!
Jingly Bracelet: Sew bells into elastic, fit the elastic around your hand and sew to fit. Then slip over your wrist and shake.
Tambourine
Fill tin-foil pie pans with seeds or beans and staple or glue gun the pans together. Shake, use heavy duty paper plates instead of pie pans for a softer sound.
Rhythm Sticks
Tap wooden dowels or hollow bamboo sticks together to make a rhythm sound.
Rhythm Blocks
Staple sandpaper to two small wooden blocks and rub them together to make a swishy sound.
make a baby toy out of a recycled water bottle. This baby toy craft is a great sensory toy for little minds to help them play and develop.
Bells On A String - Make this super simple musical instrument!
Bonko - Make this bonko out of old cans and make a bonko for after-dinner music
Bongo Drums - Bongo drums are percussion instruments used in Latin American music. Played in pairs, each set of bongos consists of a macho (male) and hembra (female) drum, tuned to different pitches. Bongos are played by hand and help keep the rhythm of dances consistent and quick. Make your own pair of homemade bongos.
Bonnie Bagpipes with Wrapping Paper - - Take a musical road to Scotland! Craft your very own pretend bagpipes with a paper bag and recycled Gift wrapping paperrolls. All you need now are kilts!
Bottle-cap Tambourines African Arts Project - Make and shake these tambourines that are popular in Brazil and Africa.
Bottle Cap Clinkers Craft - Kids will shake up some fun and rhythmic beauty with this bottle cap clinkers craft. This clinking rattle will bring a whole new sound to your life.
Bottled Music Craft Activity for Kids Who hasn't blown across the lip of a half-empty pop bottle and marveled at the richness of the tone?
Box Guitar : Crafts Using Cardboard Boxes for Kids This is an easy way to make a guitar using an old shoe box or tissue box, rubber bands, scissors, a paper-towel tube, and a pencil.
Cardboard Box Guitar with Ribbons - It's easy to make a variety of stringed instruments from boxes and rubber bands. Let your kids paint their guitars with colorful stripes. They can also draw designs on them or even glue on ribbons or streamers. Then, strum a tune.
Celebration Cymbals for Parades - Get ready to march in a band! Lead the beat with your own colorful, fun cymbals. Long ago, these delightful percussion instruments were invented in Asia. Musicians around the world play cymbals in parades, orchestras, and bands.
Civil War Drumwith Oatmeal Container - While today’s children may enjoy staging mock battles, warfare was no game during the 1860’s. Nine-year-old John Lincoln Clem survived two wounds and Confederate imprisonment to become the youngest non-commissioned officer in Army history. Like Clem, most boys started as drummers, calling soldiers to meals, waking them in the morning, and rallying them for marches. You can make a Civil War style drum, too.
Coffee Can Drum Craft with Coffee Cans - Kids love music and banging on pots, pans, and plastic containers. Combine their creativity with their musical talent by making this adorable homemade drum.
Diego’s African Safari Drum with Oatmeal Boxes - Kids will have a blast running around the backyard with Diego's African Safari Drum.
Didgeridoo Crafts Crafts Idea for Kids - A musical Instrument made and played by Australian Aborigines.
Didgeridoos From Down Under- - Australia's Aboriginal people invented the didgeridoo. Make this musical instrument with recycled materials. Now you can play a didgeridoo, too!
Drumroll, Please : Make Drums with Oatmeal Boxes - This easy-to-make instrument just can't be beat -- no, wait, it can! It provides even the youngest musicians with a wonderfully rich and resonant sound.
Easter Maracas Arts & Crafts Ideas - Use Easter stickers and maracas to make music during your Easter celebration. Our maracas look like eggs too!
Finger Cymbals Noise Makers Crafts Ideas for Kids - How to Make a Noise Maker Using Jar Lids.
Fireworks and Music Pinwheel Craft - When April winds blow, enjoy some outdoor play with these educational and fun projects especially designed for blustery spring days.
Foam Mariachi Guitar : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo - - Craft foam has so many possibilities. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making and decorating this fun mariachi guitar.
Folk Drum Instrument - Folk instruments are fun for children to make and play. You can create them from materials that are typically found around your home and can be purchased at any arts or crafts supply store. Small children will need help with using scissors or the stapler, but older children can make their folk instruments independently. Here are instructions for how to create a few fun and musical folk instruments. The instructions for each instrument are for one child.
Graggers : The Purim Noisemakers Craft for Kids - Noisemakers are a fun and easy project for school age children (preschoolers will need adult assistance). You can now make your own gragger with our easy directions. Save or print the instructions so you can make your own gragger after your visit
Here I Come Drum with Oatmeal Container - March and dance all day with this easy-to-make oatmeal box drum. Young children love this simple music-making craft!
Homemade Castanets for Cinco de Mayo Craft - - Most kids love musical instruments, and there’s no reason to spend money buying them. You can whip up these castanets and kick up your heels in a flamenco dance in a matter of minutes.
Homemade Instruments - By making their own instruments, kids
learn how sounds are created and gain concrete experience with
music fundamentals, such as timbre and pitch. My daughters and I
made several instruments, and the two biggest hits were the
glockenspiel made from a length of copper pipe and a rain stick made
from a mailing tube. Both were simple and fun to make.
Homemade Musical Instruments - Here is an entire page
dedicated to homemade musical instruments for kids.
Homemade Instruments – Rainmakers Craftfor Kids
This homemade Rainmaker is a fun way to make lots of noise at a
celebration such as New Year's Eve or a birthday - or just for a
kitchen band!
Homemade Tambourine Crafts with Popcorn Activities - - Music is a great way to entertain children, and they love to make
noise. If you are looking for an easy craft your child can do, or you
need a project for a music or Sunday school class, consider making a
homemade tambourine.
Jingle Bell Mitt - Instructions for making jingle bell mitts to play
Jingle Bell Socks - For some no-hands-required musical
accompaniment, fashion your child his own pair of jingle-bell socks.
Jingling Tambourine - Create your own Jingling Tambourine
from everyday objects. You'll be ready to play and dance along with
your favorite music.
Jimi Hendrix Guitar Printable Model Craft - Print out a
model of Jimi Hendrix's guitar.
Make An African Drum Crafts Idea for Kwanzaa - Kwanzaa is often celebrated with traditional African music, with the rhythm provided by African drums. Here is a craft idea for making your own.
Make Your Own Kazoo for Purim Craft Activity for Kids - Learn how to make a Kazoo for the Purim Celebration with your children.
Make Your Own Tabmourine Craft - A purim craft to make a tambourine for your noise maker for Purim.
Make Your Own Gragger - Learn how to make a gragger in order to celebrate Purim.
Mardi Gras Noise Maker - Instructions for making a festive,
Paper Plate Noise Makers - How to Make a Musical Instrument.
Paper Plate Tambourine : Parade Crafts Instructions - This fun musical instrument is perfect for playtime or parades.
Paper Plate Tambourines and Pasta Noodles - This is a
classic craft that never loses its appeal (my 9 year old still likes
making one every now and then).
Rainstick - - Rainsticks are ceremonial musical instruments used to
invoke the rain spirits. They are made by people who live in the
deserts of northern Chile. In Chile, rainsticks are traditionally made
from dead cactus tubes with hundreds of cactus spines hammered
into the tube. Tiny lava pebbles cascade gently through the tube,
sounding much like rain.
Rainmaker Craft : Thanksgiving Indians Crafts - - A Native American medicine man might shake something similar to this when calling for rain! Older children can use this craft as an opportunity to look at Native American design - while younger children will enjoy making a fun musical instrument!
Rattlesnake Rattles - Make a rattlesnake rattle out of sode
bottles
Rice-a-Raca - Instructions for making a maraca out of a cardboard
toilet tissue roll and rice.
Roll up a Flute - The Dizi flute (also called the Di, D'Tzu, or Zhu
Di) is the most popular flute in Asia. It’s made from bamboo, often
with silk wound around it to prevent cracking. The sound is made by
vibrating rice paper that was soaked in garlic juice.
Rubber Band Guitar- Pluck and play. Notice how rubber bands
of different sizes make different noises
Sculptured Guitars - Kids will learn to sculpt/construct with newspaper; identify different shapes; understand the importance of recycling in the community; and recognize, understand, and learn the different parts, names, and functions of the parts of the guitar with this newspaper craft project.
Shape Banjo – Bring out the music minded genius out of your kids by helping them make musical instruments out of used cereal boxes and some coloring or non-toxic painting materials.
Shekere : Easy Ideas for African Crafts and Activities- Shake up your next celebration with our version of a Shekere (pronounced SHAY-ker-ray), an African percussive instrument used today by world music performers all over the globe.
Silvery Flutes - Imagine you're James Galway or Kokopelli playing your own Silvery Flute! Can you whistle to make your own beautiful melodies?
Slinky Drum- It is time for your slinky to do more than crawl down stairs.
Straw Oboes - Reed-like instruments are created from plastic drinking straws.
Super-Easy Noisemakers - Ever wanted to just make some noise? How about looking for a way to annoy your friends? This is a
Children love music as much as they enjoy making things. Why not join these two creative forces and make one or all of these fun and easy musical instruments to encourage play and creativity.
For any of these activities, you can leave the items plain or decorate them. If you need ideas for decorating these projects, try any of the following items. We are sure this list will help you think of even more items you can use. Combine different things such as buttons and glitter or sequins and yarn. Let the children's creativity surprise you!
Keeping items such as these in a large plastic storage container makes for easy access and quick clean up.• sequins• buttons• yarn• ribbon• masking tape• beads• glitter• sand• cellophane• construction paper• magazines• photos• crayons• markers• colored pencils• paint• nail polish
When you are finished constructing your instruments, have a camera ready to take a picture of the band. Record this activity in your child's scrapbook so you can look back in years to come.
TAMBOURINE• 2 paper plates• stapler or glue• hole punch• string• jingle bells• crayons
Staple or glue two paper plates together, facing each other. Using a hole punch, make holes around the plates and tie jingle bells to the holes with
string. Decorate the tambourine with crayons.Shake to play.Note: Heavy duty paper plates may be more durable for this craft.
Safety note: If using a stapler, an adult should do this. When finished be sure to cover the staples with scotch tape.
DRUM
1.empty oatmeal box with cover2.yarn3.pen4.2 pencils5.2 spools6.construction paper7.crayonsBefore beginning, you can decorate the oatmeal box with construction paper and/or crayons for a colorful effect.Place the cover on the box. Use a pen to make a hole in the center of the cover and in the center of the bottom of the box. Through these holes, pull a piece of yarn long enough to hang around child's neck and down to their waist.For the drumsticks, place the spools at the ends of the pencils, secure with glue if necessary.Beat to play.
CHIMES
• ruler or stick• washers• nail polish• string• mixing spoonHang the washers from the ruler or stick with pieces of string by wrapping the string around the ruler or stick and securing. Strike the washers with the mixing spoon to play.Note: You can make this craft colorful by painting the washers first with different color nail polishes, such as red, gold, glittery, etc. Parents should supervise this part of the activity closely.
HORN
• paper towel roll• waxed paper• rubber band• penCover one end of the paper towel roll with waxed paper, secure it with a rubber band. Punch a row of holes along one side of the roll with the tip of a pen.To play, sing a tune into the open end of the horn.CYMBALS
• two matching pot covers• yarn or ribbonTie the ribbon or yarn around the handles of the pot covers. To play, strike together.
XYLOPHONE• tall glasses or jars• water• mixing spoonFill the glasses or jars with different amounts of water. The more water in the glass, the lower the pitch will be. Having less water in the glass or jar will raise the pitch.To play, gently strike the glasses with a mixing spoon.Note: This instrument should probably be played by older children in "the band" because of the use of glass.
COMB BUZZER
• pocket comb• tissue paperFold a piece of tissue paper over the tooth edge of a comb. To play, hum through the tissue paper.
GUITAR• empty shoe box• rubber bands• ruler or stickRemove the cover from the box. Stretch the rubber bands around the box. Attach the ruler or stick to the back of the box on one end to act as the arm of the guitar.To play, strum or pluck the rubber bands.
Amanda Formaro is the mother of four children. She and her husband live in southern Nevada. She is also the owner of familycorner.com magazine at http://familycorner.com | email her at: [email protected]
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Children learn by touching, tasting, feeling, smelling, and listening. They love to help prepare food and cook because they can use all their senses. Children like to eat the foods they make. Plan ways the children in your care can help you. Be sure to consider the age of the child.Two-year-olds are learning to use the large muscles in their arms. They will enjoy activities such as:
• scrubbing vegetables and fruits• wiping tables• dipping vegetables and fruits• tearing lettuce and salad greens• breaking bread for stuffing• snapping fresh beansThree-year-olds are learning to use their hands. Try activities such as:
• pouring liquids into a batter• mixing muffin batter• shaking a milk drink• spreading peanut butter on firm bread (This may be messy!)• kneading bread doughFour- and five-year-olds are learning to control smaller muscles in their fingers. Offer them experiences such as:
• rolling bananas in cereal for a snack• juicing oranges, lemons, and limes• mashing soft fruits and vegetables• measuring dry and liquid ingredients• grinding cooked meat for a meat spread• beating eggs with an eggbeaterIMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
8. Good cooks of all ages always wash their hands before cooking.9. Tell children to wait until the dish is done before sampling it. This will help
prevent illness.10. Expect spills and messes.11. Children have short attention spans. Give them quick, simple jobs, and
give instructions one at a time.12. Children get excited and forget. Repeat directions as often as needed.
13. Young cooks need constant supervision.14. Give children jobs to help with cleanup.RECIPES FOR HELPING HANDS
ONE-BOWL FRENCH BREAD
Children love to knead and shape dough. Allow plenty of time for the children to do as many tasks as possible.
3 to 3 1/2 cups unsifted flour1 package dry yeast4 teaspoons sugar1 1/2 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons soft margarine1 1/2 cups very hot water (105-1150F)
Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and undissolved dry yeast in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add margarine. Add very hot water gradually to dry ingredients. Beat 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of flour or enough to make a thick batter. Beat 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.Let rise in a warm place for 45 to 60 minutes. Stir dough down and turn out onto heavily floured surface. After washing children's hands, flour them and have them knead dough until it is smooth. Shape dough into one large oblong or let the children experiment with different shapes and sizes. Try pretzels, animals, letters, numbers, or holiday shapes.Place on a greased baking sheet and let rise (40 to 50 minutes for a large loaf, less time for small shapes). Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (40 minutes for a large loaf, 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown for small shapes).
TASTY TORTILLAS
flour tortillascooked ground beef, cheese, refried beans and other vegetables for tortilla filling
Give a tortilla to each child. Fill with cooked ground beef, cheese, and/or vegetables.
WALDORF SALAD
1 stalk celery1 apple1 cup seedless grapes, cut in half1 banana1 orange1 cup low-fat lemon yogurt
Have children wash the celery, apple, and grapes. Children can peel the banana and orange. An adult should cut the fruit and celery into bite-size pieces. Have children place fruit and celery in a large bowl. Add yogurt and mix well.
FUNNY, FRUITY PIZZAS
low-fat mozzarella cheese slices (1 slice per child)English muffins, sliced in half (1 half per child)fruit (an apple, banana, orange, or seedless grapes)
Have the children wash the fruit. Children can peel bananas and oranges or pluck grapes from their stems. An adult should cut the fruit into small pieces.Split the English muffins. Give each child one half. Have the children place a slice of cheese on each muffin. Toast the English muffins until the cheese melts. Have each child top his or her muffin with fruit.
Reprinted with permission from the National Network for Child Care - NNCC. Van Horn, J. E. (Ed.) and L. Horning (Ed.) (1995). Cooking with children: kids in the kitchen. In Todd, C.M. (Ed.). *Family child care connections* 4(6). Urbana, IL: National Network for Child Care at the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service.
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