[HANASHIR:14542] Re: requests

[Moss5533 <Moss5533...>]

In a message dated 6/10/2003 1:53:33 AM Central Standard Time, 
Batiya5723 (at) cs(dot)com writes:

> I want to incorporate rhythm instruments into my work with the younger kids 
> (graders K-1-2), but don't have enough for groups of so many at once.

One of the things I do is give creativity workshops for parents, educators 
and kids including making puppets out of recycled items and have included 
musical instruments. You or the kids can make their own rhythm instruments.  
Two 
paper/plastic cups taped together with candy or beans inside - Empty water 
bottles (the kind with ribbing) and a pencil or chopstick make a great guiro  - 
 The 
bottoms of plastic measuring cups banged together (metal ones make an even 
better sound but are pretty loud) - Metal kitchen tongs - A cheese grater and 
whisk (my personal favorite) - and of course, an oatmeal carton and stick or 
spoon or a coffee can for volume.  Judy Caplan Ginsburgh told me she bought up 
all the leftover plastic Easter eggs and filled them with rice for egg shakers. 
 
Use your imagination - there are endless possibilities.  Or - better yet, 
have the kids come up with ideas.  There are also a few ideas in "The Jewish 
Kids 
Catalog" if you have it.

Good luck and have fun!
B'shalom,
Fran Moss