As part of Christmas activities, many preschools and schools may try performing Christmas songs.
This article introduces ideas for handmade instruments that are perfect for Christmas—just the thing to make together at such times!
We’ve gathered ideas ranging from cute instruments that look like Santa Claus and reindeer to instruments that produce sounds that match Christmas songs.
All of them make clear sounds, so be sure to make them and use them in your performances!
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Play Christmas songs with handmade instruments! Craft ideas for sound-making instruments (1–10)
Maracas of Santa and Reindeer
The googly eyes are so cute! Let me introduce Santa and Reindeer maracas.
You’ll need scissors, construction paper, craft glue, vinyl tape, beads, a plastic bottle, bells, stickers, and double-sided tape.
First, cut the construction paper to fit the size of the plastic bottle.
Roll the cut paper and place it inside the bottle.
Next, put the beads and bells into the bottle and seal the mouth of the bottle with vinyl tape.
Finally, attach the face parts, and you’re done!
Santa’s tambourine
Make it with paper plates! Here’s a handmade Santa castanet.
You’ll need paper plates, plastic bottle caps, rubber bands, construction paper, tape, and glue.
This idea is great because you can use items you already have at home or repurpose materials! It’s also fun to decorate the paper plates with stickers or craft punches.
Painting the plates with your favorite colors is wonderful, too.
Be sure to brainstorm ideas with the kids and enjoy making it together.
Santa-san guitar
Adorable and perfect as interior decor! Here’s an idea for a Santa Claus guitar.
You’ll need cardboard, paper cups, colored paper, card stock, rubber bands, hardware, a utility knife, glue, and scissors.
First, glue the colored paper onto the cardboard.
If you prepare Santa’s outfit and facial parts in advance, it’ll be easy to stick them on smoothly! Next, cut out the cardboard.
Finally, assemble and attach all the parts, and you’re done! Give it a try—can’t wait to hear what kind of sounds it makes!
pet trombone
Here’s an idea for a PET-bottle trombone.
You’ll need a plastic bottle, a paper clip, a thick straw, vinyl tape, and scissors.
First, cut off the bottom of a plastic bottle with scissors and wrap the edge with vinyl tape.
Next, insert an uncut plastic bottle into the opening.
Finally, tape the paper clip in place, and you’re done! If you blow through the straw aimed at the mouth of the bottle, it will make a sound.
It’s also fun that you can change the pitch by adjusting the position of the inserted bottle.
Jaradram the Scatterbrain
Here’s an idea for a hasty Santa shaker.
You’ll need an embroidery hoop, green thick paper, a picture of Santa, items for decorating such as origami paper or lace paper, white beads, a clear zip bag, craft glue, and ribbon.
For the beads inside, it’s best to include not only large beads but also small ones together.
You might find yourself chuckling at Santa tipping sideways or upside down.
Give it a try and make one!