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Handmade maracas ideas. Easy to make! Musical instruments for kids.

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

Maracas are such a fun instrument that make a rattling sound when you shake them.

Traditionally, maracas are made by putting seeds into dried plants, but you can actually make them easily using scrap materials and the like.

In this article, we’ll introduce various ways to make maracas.

There are ideas suitable even for babies, so if you want to handcraft instruments or toys for children, use these as a reference and give them a try.

If you put sparkly items like beads in place of seeds, they’ll be fun to look at, and the kids are sure to love them!

Handmade maracas ideas. Easy to make! Musical instruments for kids (11–20)

Fun-to-shake shaker

Here’s a fun shaker made from a plastic wrap core.

Use origami made of film.

Wrap double-sided tape around the core and seal one end with the origami.

From the other side, add beads or similar fillings and seal it the same way with origami.

Wrap washi tape around it, then cut the origami into strips and wrap them on.

Add googly-eye stickers and a mouth to finish! It’s fun to dance with to music, too.

Little kids will enjoy it, so be sure to make it together and have a great time!

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Handmade maracas

Handmade maracas! You can easily make an instrument with paper cups and straws♪

Handmade maracas

This craft is inspired by maracas made with paper cups that produce a cheerful rattling sound when lightly shaken.

The steps are simple: put beads or finely cut pieces of straw into a paper cup, then cover it with another paper cup as a lid.

What you put inside is important—consider how different fillings change the sound as you make it.

Decorating the outside is also a key point; aim for fun decorations that match the light, lively sound of the maracas.

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plastic bottle maracas

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Maracas are well-known instruments, but they actually help children learn while enjoying music.

In addition to improving their sense of rhythm and motor skills, exposure to music nurtures sensitivity and creativity.

Moreover, using instruments together enhances cooperation with peers and expressive abilities.

Through enjoyable moments, children’s hearts and minds grow richer.

Please value how music fosters growth of both mind and body.

Handmade maracas can be made from a variety of materials, so be sure to spend fun musical time with children using your own homemade maracas.

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In conclusion

We introduced some DIY maracas ideas.

Did you find one you’d like to make? All of the ideas are easy to create, so if you find one you like, give it a try.

It’s also great fun to do these crafts with kids!