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Age range: 3-6
Theme Area: Making Maracas
Related Episode: Whole Lotta Maracas Goin' On
Subjects/Skills: Movement; Art
Materials Needed:
Empty, clean containers (plastic bottles with covers, film canisters, coffee cans)
Tape or glue
Sand or pebbles
Decorative materials, such as markers or paint
Directions:
Invite your child to make some maracas, just like the Dragon Tales gang did for Quetzal.
Have your child experiment with adding sand or pebbles into the different containers, then closing and shaking them to test the sound.
After she has tried all the containers, let her choose the ones that she thinks will make the best maracas. She should also decide what would be a good amount of sand, pebbles, or both to add into the container.
When she's finished, seal the cover onto the container with glue or tape. Then encourage her to decorate the instruments with markers or paint.
After the maracas have dried, turn on some music and invite your child to shake along with the beat!
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