Do you teach nursery rhymes to your kids? Some people think they are outdated, or really have no value for kids today, but there are lots of great reasons to still expose children to nursery rhymes. The rhyme and repetition make them great first stories for little ones to retell. They help teach how language

A kid-friendly rain stick craft that actually works! Your kids will love the realistic rain sounds made by these simple-to-make rain sticks.

Rainstick Craft and science activity for Kids - Explore sound with a homemade instrument! ~ BuggyandBuddy.com

Make a rain stick! This craft is wonderful for school-aged children and only requires a few household materials.

You can make a rain stick using recycled materials and things from around the art room or house. I have boxes that contain scraps of wool, ribbon, tapes etc. and it is great to use this all up! I buy A2 poster tubes for the rain stick as they are about 50 cm long and 3.8 cm in diameter - so a good size. Firstly, mark out where you are going to place the nails, then carefully nail in some flat headed nails around the tube - 25mm nails are what I go for. Once done, get decorating. I get…

Rain sticks are well loved by babies and older children. They are also particularly good for people living with dementia. They remind people of the sound of gently falling rain, which is harmonious and relaxing.

DIY Rainsticks Craft - This is a great craft-ivitiy for the kids to make their own rainsticks. Fill your tubes with pebbles, beans or rice and listen to the magical sound it makes as you tip it. Your kids will love hammering nails and decorating these awesome rainsticks. Great for fine motor skills too! #raisinghooks #rainsticks #crafts #craftsforkids #kidscrafts

Check out Week 1 of our Around the World Crafts for Kids. We are sharing fun kids crafts from Saudi Arabia, Brazil, India and China this week.

washi tape rain sticks craft for kids. Simple DIY instrument to make

Make rain sticks out of cardboard rolls! Pretty, easy, and they sound lovely! Great spring craft for toddlers and preschoolers to make at home or daycare.