Sparkling Musical Tube

Kids combine visual art and music with this unique percussion instrument. Your children will sparkle as they shake to the beat of their own songs and dances.

1. With Crayola® Scissors, cut out two circles, each slightly wider than the end of a sturdy cardboard tube, out of construction paper.

2. Draw designs on the cardboard tube and the circles with Crayola Metallic FX Crayons and Crayola Washable Markers.

3. Rub a Crayola Glue Stick on one end of the cardboard tube. Cover the end with a circle, fold the edges over, and secure with a rubber band.

4. Carefully pour a handful of rice, beads, or small buttons into a small tube (use more for longer tubes). Place the second circle on the other end of the tube, glue, fold over, and secure with another rubber band.

5. Add Crayola Glitter Glue designs to make your Sparkle & Shake. Dry.

6. Tie a colorful ribbon over each rubber band.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Small Parts— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

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Crafts

crayola supplies

• Metallic FX Crayons
• Markers
• Glue Sticks
• Glitter Glue
• Blunt-Tip Scissors

household supplies

• ribbon
• beads (optional)
• buttons
• rubber band

"My grandson loves his new musical instrument. We played his Sparkle & Shake along with some of my old records."
Hattie B., grandmother of 6-year-old.

"Sparkle & Shake are the hit of our rhythm band. Each child made a set. Some used potato chip containers."
Bitalo R., family child care provider.

Sound is vibration. If you cover your ears and hum, you can feel sound vibrating. Humans can hear sounds that pass through air, water, and solid objects such as walls.