rain sticks

Paynesville, MN
Updated on May 23, 2011

Fun Activity got the idea from here http://www.parentsconnect.com/do/Pitter_Patter.html

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 - cardboard paper towel tube
  • - crayons
  • 2 - square tinfoil (large enough to cover ends of tube)
  • - masking tape
  • 1 - long pipe cleaner twisted into a loose coil
  • 1/4 cup dry rice

How To Make rain sticks

  • Step 1
    Let child color the tube Fasten one tinfoil square on end of tube w/masking tape. Leave other end open until tube is filled.
  • Step 2
    Help child fit pipe cleaner into tube. Assist w/pouring in the rice Close other end of tube w/2nd square of tinfoil. Show child how to tilt stick back and forth to create rain noise.

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