Uncover Exciting Music Activities for Curious Kids
Explore a variety of hands-on music activities that let kids create their own DIY instruments and discover the joy of making music. These engaging projects encourage creativity and help children learn about rhythm, sound, and musical expression in a fun, interactive way.
Water Xylophone

You will need:
- drinking glasses
- water
- food coloring
- spoon
- Fill drinking glasses with different amounts of water and add a different food coloring to each glass.
- Ask your child to lightly tap the glasses with a spoon. Notice the different sounds each glass makes.
- Try to play simple tunes, or make up your own melodies as you play.
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