Koala Camp: Day 2

Making Music

What Makes Music Sound So Good?

Make some noise for music! Explore the instruments that make up an orchestra and the difference between rhythm and pitch. Then craft your own DIY drums and xylophone to start shakin' and music makin'!

Read

Orchestra Instruments

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Read

Rhythm and Pitch

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Make

Tin Can Drums

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Make

Drinking-Glass Xylophone

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Make

Seeing Sound Experiment

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Play

Playground Boogie

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Explore

Knick Knack Paddy Whack Singalong

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Explore

Sesame Street Songs

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STEAM Challenge

Experiment with Sound

You can hear sound, but can you see sound? We're challenging you and your little one to make sound waves in your kitchen!

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Optional

More fun!

Check out more projects from KiwiCo to supplement the activities for today!

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Add more fun to your summer days!

More awesomeness

  1. DIY Finger Cymbals

    All you need to play some sweet cymbal tunes are a few everyday items!

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  2. Drinking-Glass Harp

    Enjoy Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" played using drinking glasses!

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  3. DIY "Sound Sandwich"

    Make a cool wind instrument (similar to a harmonica) and play with pitch!

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  4. Paper-Tube Kazoo

    Rock out with a colorful, fruit-themed kazoo you make yourself!

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  5. Paper-Tube Rainstick

    Craft a cool rainstick with common household materials.

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Keep exploring!

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