If you’ve got little music fans, you will not want to miss this adorable kids’ craft! Kids will have a blast creating their own decorated and playable tambourines out of very simple materials.
Paper plates, dried beans, markers… You probably have most, if not all, of the supplies on hand!
Amazing Paper Plate Maracas
Image Source/Tutorial: She Knows
Why not make some awesome maracas with paper plates? This is such a simple and exciting craft for toddlers and preschoolers. Just use some dried beans or rice to create a really cool rhythmic sound.
My kids love decorating theirs with stickers and paint, and it’s a great activity for working on those fine motor skills while making some joyful noise during music time.
Creative School Tambourine
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Here’s a great idea for school-aged kids to use in music class or for a performance. This paper plate tambourine craft is a fantastic way to blend art with music education.
I love that students can make their instruments totally their own. Plus, they’re lightweight and hold up pretty well, which is perfect for teaching rhythm in a fun and hands-on way.
Quick Rattle Drums
Image Source/Tutorial: In The Bag Kids Crafts
Need an activity you can finish in just a few minutes? These rattle drums are so fast and easy, making them ideal for toddlers and kindergarteners.
You just use paper plates and small things like beans or even buttons. The kids will have the best time shaking these colorful creations, which makes for some great sensory play as they explore sounds. So fun!
Beautiful and Fun Tambourine
Image Source/Tutorial: Mums Grapevine
Let’s make a truly beautiful tambourine for the kids to use during music time. This craft is just gorgeous! You can use decorative supplies like glitter, stickers, and ribbons to add a whole lot of charm.
This one would be a lovely gift or perfect for a special performance. It’s a wonderful way to encourage some artistic expression in a festive, hands-on activity.
Simple Paper Plate Tambourine
Image Source/Tutorial: First Palette
You can put together a fun paper plate tambourine with really simple stuff like plates, some beads, and ribbons. I think this craft is just right for any music-themed activity, as it helps get those creative and rhythmic juices flowing.
It’s so lightweight and easy to put together, which is great for preschoolers to play with at a party or even during a classroom show.
Homemade Tambourine Craft
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How about crafting some homemade tambourines using things you already have around the house? Think paper plates, jingle bells, and a little yarn.
These DIY tambourines don’t cost much and you can make them look however you want, which makes them a super family activity. It’s so sweet to watch kids explore rhythm and sound while they have a blast building their own instruments.
Super Easy DIY Tambourine
Image Source/Tutorial: Kix Cereal
Go for an easy DIY paper plate tambourine for a quick and fun project. This craft uses the most basic supplies, so it’s perfect if you’re new to this or crafting with very young kids.
Just add some beads or bells for the sound effects. You end up with a really light instrument that’s just right for playtime, a performance, or even a holiday party.
Fun Rainbow Tambourine
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This rainbow tambourine is so much fun to design! All you need are colorful paper plates and some ribbons. This craft adds such a vibrant pop to music play, which really gets kids engaged.
It’s also a sweet project for sensory development. What a great DIY activity that mixes art and music for hours of creative fun, whether you’re at home or school.
Awesome Paper Plate Musical Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: She Knows
Here’s an awesome paper plate musical craft that your little ones can play with and really enjoy. This one is great because it brings together creativity and learning.
The kids get to decorate their plates and then put together their own tambourines or shakers. I love that it’s a hands-on way to introduce them to rhythm and music, and their imaginations can run wild with the colorful designs.
Creative Preschooler Tambourine
Image Source/Tutorial: Felt Magnet
This is such a creative and easy tambourine for preschoolers, made with paper plates and little jingle bells. I think this craft is simple but still really engaging.
It helps little ones develop their motor skills and a sense of rhythm. It would be a perfect group activity for a classroom project or even a birthday party, mixing art and music so perfectly.