8. Plastic Cup Musical Shakers
Plastic cup shakers are simple musical instruments that introduce rhythm and sound exploration.
To make a shaker, small items such as rice, beans, beads, or pasta are placed inside a cup. Another cup is placed upside down on top, and the rims are secured with tape or glue. The outside can be decorated with paint or stickers.
Each shaker produces a different sound depending on what is inside. Children can experiment with materials and compare sounds, learning basic concepts of acoustics.
