[HANASHIR:14583] Re: Rhythm instruments

[Addie Schonbach <sladdie...>]

Very cute idea!  On the same note of making rhythm instruments for a 
fish or sea theme, I have made fish shakers with preschoolers.  We 
started with soda or water bottles 8-12 oz. and filled them with beans. 
  For young aged children it is better to already put the bean in the 
bottle before giving it to them.  We then used bright colored tissue 
paper and wrapped it around the bottle starting at the base and tied a 
rubber band around the extra tissue paper forming a tail.  The children 
can then put stickers on for eyes and mouth and other decorations.  
Then sing some fun songs and shake away!!

Addie Schonbach

Los Angeles, CA

On Thursday, June 12, 2003, at 01:03 PM, Don & Nell Hirsch wrote:

> Here’s another idea for rhythm instruments. At one of the Jewish 
> preschools where I teach, we also use secular songs. For fish or 
> water-related songs, I made water shakers. I recycled the short little 
> water bottles (probably 8 oz.) and filled them about halfway with blue 
> colored water (food coloring). For the finishing touch, I got some of 
> the fish “confetti” table decorations from the party store and put 
> some in each bottle.  I used masking tape to make sure the tops stay 
> on.
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> The children enjoyed the novelty and the great water sounds when they 
> shake them. We sometimes pretend to be underwater!
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> Nell Hirsch
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> Reston, VA
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