Tin Can Drums

Moms Morning Memo

Get ready to fill your home with some joyful noise! Tin can drums are a super fun and easy way to get kids creating and playing music with things you probably already have around the house.

Activity of the Day

Tin Can Drums

What You’ll Need

  • Empty tin cans (different sizes work best)

  • Balloons

  • Rubber bands

  • Wooden spoons or chopsticks for drumsticks

  • Markers, paints, or stickers for decorating

How to Make Your Tin Can Drums

  1. Clean out your tin cans and check for any sharp edges. Cut the neck off a balloon and stretch the balloon over the open end of the can. Secure it with a rubber band.

  2. Let the kids personalize their drums by decorating the cans with markers, paints, or stickers. They can make their drum set as colorful and creative as they like!

  3. Once decorated, it’s time to grab those wooden spoons or chopsticks and start drumming! Each can will produce a different sound, so encourage your little ones to experiment with rhythms and beats.

💡 Inspiration

Why This Activity Rocks

Not only does this activity keep kids busy, but it also encourages their love for music and creativity. It’s a great way for them to express themselves, and the best part? The music is all their own.

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