Mini Drums

What you need

• plastic containers or tins
• balloons
• rubber bands

What you do

Cover a variety of containers with the rubber from balloons, secured with rubber bands, to make drum skins. Show your child how to play them by tapping with their fingers. Tap out a rhythm and ask them to copy it, then swap roles. You can show how the skins are vibrating by putting a few grains of rice on the skin and tapping gently. They can also feel their own vibrations by touching their throats as they hum or talk.

What to ask

• Can you copy this rhythm?
• Can you tap a rhythm for me to copy?