How Do You Make Maracas With Kids?
Got rhythm? You can make maracas with kids from many easily acquired materials. Though similar instruments exist all over the world, traditional maracas made of dried gourds originally came from Puerto Rico. The shaking of dried seeds inside the gourd creates the sound. Use any number of hollow containers with small items sealed inside to make your maracas. Decorate the outside in bright colors and get shaking. Step 1 Make maracas with kids using yogurt cups or similar lidded containers. Wash and dry the container. Cut a small slit in the lid, just large enough to squeeze in a craft stick. Use electrical or masking tape to secure the stick on both sides of the lid. Place 2 tablespoons of rice, popcorn kernels or other small noisemakers inside the container. Put the lid on the container and seal it shut with the tape. Cover the container and stick, if desired, with contact paper in a bright color. Attach brightly colored foam or regular stickers to the maraca for decoration. Step 2 Use
