Earth Day / Balloon Bongo Drums
Balloon Bongo Drums
Children turn recycled tins into drums by stretching balloon skins over the top, then play rhythms together.
How to run it
- Collect clean tins and check rims are smooth, covering edges with tape.
- Cut the neck off a balloon and stretch it over the open end of the tin.
- Secure with tape or rubber bands and decorate the tin.
- Play rhythms together and experiment with different sized tins.
You will need
- clean tins
- balloons
- electrical tape
- rubber bands
- scissors
Make it easier or harderEducators stretch balloons for younger children; older children can compare pitch with different tins.
SafetyTape tin edges; check for latex allergies and collect balloon scraps as a choking hazard.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children reuse materials and explore how sound is made.
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