[HANASHIR:14558] Re: Other rhythm instruments...

[Judy Ginsburgh <judy...>]

Thanks Rahel for this safety warning.  I NEVER use materials like easter eggs 
or film canisters UNLESS they are very well sealed with either electrical tape 
or duck tape which is very hard to peel off.  I have used them countless times 
this way and have never had any problem.

Judy :)

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: rahel 
  To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org 
  Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 3:31 PM
  Subject: [HANASHIR:14556] Re: Other rhythm instruments...


  At 10:36 AM 6/10/2003 -0400, you wrote:

    Hi everyone--Film cases with rice inside make great, not to mention cheap, 
rhythm shakers. 


  Just a word of caution about film cases AND plastic Easter eggs filled with 
rice and egg shakers in general - 

  I have worked with children aged from babies and up for 20 years. I also 
train and certify others to work musically with young children. Although film 
cases etc. are very attractive and easy to manipulate, they are also a safety 
hazard - normally I would say when working with children UP TO 5 years, but I 
tend to also give a warning to any age. Thank G-d this has not happened to me, 
but I have heard others tell horror stories about these small objects getting 
stuck in children's mouths. Don't forget that young children learn through 
their mouths - and even older children habitually and without thinking put 
things in their mouths. Mouths are much bigger then they seem and CAN actually 
house film cases, eggs and egg shakers. 

  I always make a point to mention this when training teachers. You must have 
100 eyes constantly peeled on every child you are working with. Accidents only 
take a short second to occur. It's best to use preventive measures to be sure 
they don't happen!! 

  All the best,

  Rahel