Make Coffee Can Drums
Here are some drums kids can make using a few items you may already have around the house! Kids of all ages will love to learn how to make a drum! It’s fun, easy, budget-friendly, and a great way to explore music and pretend play.
Drums Kids Can Make
Let kids create some music of their own with some simple Coffee Can Drums.
This fun activity inspires creativity not only in the creation of the instrument, but in the hours they’ll spend banging on the drums after!
Related: Introduce your kids to amazing classical music.
How To Make Make Coffee Can Drums
The best part is that they’re super-easy to make!
All you need to create your own coffee can drums are some old coffee cans, balloons, scissors, and some packing tape.
This drums craft is totally budget friendly and perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and even kindergarten kids.
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Video: Coffee Can Drums Kids Can Make
Supplies Needed To Make These DIY Drums
- Coffee Cans
- Balloons
- Scissors
- Packing Tape
How To Make Your Very Own DIY Drums
Step 1
Cut the nozzle off the balloons.
Step 2
Stretch them around the can.
Step 3
We double layered the balloons for durability and cut the top layer for a fun effect.
Step 4
Tape them in place, and your kids are ready to make music!
Our Experience With These Drums Kids Can Make
I remember hours, days, spent as a kid and teenager at a local non-profit artsy place called Mars Hill.
It was there that I first started playing the guitar, they let me make a mess as I created some of my first mixed media sculptures, had fun making the sounds of rain in a drum circle, learned how to spray-paint (my re-made furniture is thankful), and participated in poetry contests.
It was free and it was fun! I learned to appreciate and look for the unusual and different in the world around me.
And I love that my kids can experience this as well. My son was beating his drums and dancing around. And then I turned on some of his favorite songs and let him beat his drums alongside the music.
Make Coffee Can Drums
Make drums kids can play with using coffee cans, balloons, and tape. This diy drum set is so easy to make and budget-friendly. Kids of all ages will have a blast!
Materials
- Coffee Cans
- Balloons
- Packing Tape
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
- Cut the nozzle off the balloons.
- Stretch them around the can.
- Cut the top layer for a fun effect before putting it on.
- Tape them in place, and your kids are ready to make music!
More Fun Musical Activities and Crafts From Kids ACtivities Blog
- Make music with these homemade maracas!
- Try making this cute paper banjo!
- You can also make this paper xylophone.
- Make music and dance around with this rain stick!
- Use these noise makers to make music too!
How did your drums turn out?
those are SO funky! love them!
I just love this idea! I can’t wait to do it! Thanks for the comment on my blog too. : )
I love the affects of the balloons. We are just going to have to try some of these ourselves.
I love this idea!
love it, can’t wait to try this with my son
I love this idea!
Oooh I like the “two tone” idea of your drums! And they look fabulous! We will definitely be making some… Red Ted would adore them!
Thank you again for linking up to Kids Get Crafty!
Maggy
love this project, especially now that i understand they are drums!
awesome! :)))
Still think it’s awesome! 😉 Thanks for adding this post in last week’s High paw! Hope to see you participate this week too!
I love this idea! Really want to do it but I don’t know anyone who uses formula. 🙁
Eat beans? Any can could work, the formula ones just have non-sharp edges. Check the cans before use 🙂
Oh my kids will surely love this! Can’t wait for our bonding moment with formula can.haha
Love your idea of creating drum using balloons, scissors and some packing tape. Keep it up!
I love this idea. How do the drums sound? I’ll be doing this idea with my 4 year olds. Thanks!
I can’t wait to make this for my 1st grade music project. We are going to have a parade all around my school. I know my friends will love it because it is cool. Lily Taylor Age 6
i love it..please do send to me the steps. thanks!
Thanks for the ideas! I showcased your drums on my article: 35 Ways to Help an Angry Child. http://thehelpfulcounselor.blogspot.com/2012/08/35-simple-anger-reducing-activities-for.html
God Bless!
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