Once in a while the kiddos make sound toys at Science Camp. I’m always surprised how much they like these activities. Littles, too, seem to be curious about the nature of sound. My inclination is to just make toys and play with sound. I have a few lessons because many, many people despise open-ended instruction. Some of the best ideas, such as Secret Bells or Head Harp, are part of the Exploratorium’s Science Snacks: Sound.
1. Montessori has presentations, rather than lesson. Here is a presentation about sound with sound cylinders; this website has ideas to make your own sound cylinders, with a small jars or plastic, Easter eggs.
2. Start with a Book: Music has a collection of books, activities, such as Bee Hummer, and Write to Music. Tune-in! Is a five day program, with unusual ideas, such as a ‘music mural’, and a lot of singing and song-writing.
3. Here is another very detailed sound lesson with a script. While I find scripts anathema, some of you are going to be very happy.
4. Make a Kazoo—there’s a lesson, too! Get a variety of card board tube (or Pringles can) and make a Rain stick. We’ve had good results with aluminum foil, nails, or toothpicks, and rice. Test a bunch! Try different lengths and diameters. Make a Rain Storm—the type you make when you tell the Bible story about Noah and the Ark.
5. The Singing Pipe is another camp hit. The tubes have many names; Sound Tubes has a video and Lesson. You can buy lengths of corrugated pipe at Lowe’s. Test them in the store to see if they produce sound.
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