Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 15 minutes Materials:
1 cardboard paper towel tube Crayons 2 squares of tinfoil, large enough to cover the ends of the tube Masking tape 1 long pipe cleaner twisted into a loose coil 1/4 cup dry rice
Rain sticks have long been popular as musical instruments in other cultures. Now you don’t have to go to a fancy import store at the mall to find them—your child can make one out of materials you have around the house. Many children find the sound of a rain stick to be very soothing.
