Rain Stick
Music and Rhythm

Rain Stick

A cardboard tube, a spiral of crumpled foil and a handful of rice – turn it over and listen to the rain.

Time
40 min
Age
4–10 years
Energy
Calm
Where
At home

Rain sticks are traditional instruments from South America; inside, seeds tumble over thorns and sound like falling rain. Making one is a little experiment: more foil means slower rain, different fillings make different sounds.

The steps are in the app

Step-by-step instructions, tips and an easier and a harder version are waiting in the Hopsa app – along with 300 more ideas matched to your kids’ ages.

Coming soon to the App Store and Google Play

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