Paper Plate Tambourine

Difficulty: Very Easy

Age: 3 and up

Parental supervision is recommended

Children can shake this tambourine or tap it against their hips. As an easy variation, you can put a few dried beans between two plates and staple it together.

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What you'll need:

  • Heavy-duty paper plate
  • Hole punch
  • Bells
  • Elastic thread or string
  • Markers, crayons, or paint

How to make it:

  1. Take a heavy-duty paper plate and punch several holes around the edge.
  2. Tie on jingle bells (available in craft stores) with elastic thread or string.
  3. Invite the kids to decorate the plate with paints, markers, or crayons.
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