DIY Musical Instruments for Kids

June 18, 2013

Whether they’re into banging the drums or strumming the guitar, there’s a project here for everyone. So gather up the neighborhood and get crafting, you’ll have a Jr. Jam Band in no time!

Cardboard rubberband guitar from minieco.
Wrist bells and rythm sticks from Skip to My Lou.
Windchimes from hands on : as we grow.
Dad-built DIY drums from ohdeedoh.
Balloon bongo/rice shaker/guiro (a 3-in-1!) from minieco.

Stephanie Morgan is a Seattleite and mother of two under the age of three. She’s the founder of a lifestyle and design blog, Modern Parents Messy Kids, out to prove stylish parents and active kids can successfully coexist. In her former life she was a Doctor of Audiology and worked with pediatric patients. She now spends her days racking her brain and scouring the internet for simple ways to connect with her kids. She gravitates towards anything that’s accessible to all parents (including the crafting-impaired), fosters development, and has a bit of a modern edge.