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[Childcare] Enjoy handmade tambourines with the children

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

How about making homemade tambourines and enjoying a fun music time with the children?

Here, we’ll share ideas for DIY tambourines you can make with everyday items like paper plates and plastic bottle caps.

For decoration, stickers or drawings are great for showcasing each child’s personality.

Once they’re finished, tap along to the rhythm together, sing, and create a joyful time that brings out children’s smiles—both in daily childcare and at events!

[Childcare] Let's enjoy handmade tambourines with the children (11–20)

cardboard tambourine

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Tambourine translation
♪ Original Song – Nobuhiro – ⛩️ OjiKura ⛩️

Fun to make! Here are some ideas for making a tambourine out of cardboard.

You’ll need cardboard, a compass, a pencil, a plastic sheet, craft glue, plastic bottle caps, beads, and vinyl tape.

It’s great that cardboard and bottle caps are easy to prepare at home or in preschool! Using familiar materials may also help foster an appreciation for taking care of things.

Be sure to try making one together with your child.

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Panda’s Tambourine

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Cute instruments can lift the mood! Here’s a panda tambourine idea to try.

You’ll need a paper plate, a straw, scissors, masking tape, panda parts cut from construction paper, and glue or double-sided tape.

First, cut the straw with scissors.

Next, fold the paper plate in half, put the cut straw pieces inside, and seal it.

Finally, attach the panda parts made from construction paper—and you’re done! It’s a charming, creative idea that will capture children’s interest.

Give it a try!

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Gum-Gum Tambourine

[Super Easy] Gomu-Gomu Tambourine [Handmade Toy DIY]

Gum-Gum Tambourine

Let’s customize a tambourine! Here are some ideas for a “Gomu-Gomu Tambourine” (a rubber-band tambourine).

You’ll need craft beads, twist rubber bands, scissors, an awl, and a 6-inch wooden tambourine.

A tambourine is typically played by hitting or shaking it to make sounds, but with a few custom touches, it can become even more fun for everyone—from kids to adults.

Don’t you wonder what kind of sound it will make when you play it with colorful beads and stretchy rubber bands? Give it a try and make your own!

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Empty Can Tambourine

Let me share an idea for making tambourines out of empty cans and boxes.

What you’ll need: empty cans or boxes from snacks, double-sided tape or glue, parts made from construction paper, and decorative materials.

Have you ever thrown away a round cookie tin or an empty cheese box thinking it might be useful for something? Why not try making a tambourine that’s fun to create and delightful to play, together with your child! The step where you freely stick the parts together is exciting for both kids and adults.

Give it a try!

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tambourine maracas

[Making Instruments with Children] Tambourine Maracas

tambourine maracas

Let’s make an original instrument! Here are ideas for a tambourine-maracas combo.

You’ll need deep paper plates, double-sided tape or craft glue, jingle bells, ribbons, masking tape, felt, sequins, and other decorative materials.

How about creating your very own instrument with a free imagination? It looks like a tambourine, can be shaken like maracas, and even played like a drum.

This kind of engaging craft nurtures children’s imagination.

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