{"id":931,"date":"2025-06-11T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2013\/07\/music-ideas-for-summer-fun.html"},"modified":"2025-07-22T09:37:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T13:37:26","slug":"music-ideas-for-summer-fun-after-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/music-ideas-for-summer-fun-after-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Ideas for Summer Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of my favorite things to do is create homemade instruments with kids. It&#8217;s easier than you think and provides hours of fun and learning about music. Using everyday items from around your house your child will be playing music in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which musical instrument will you make first?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-make-musical-instruments-with-kids-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Musical Instruments for Kids! Exploring music with kids at home\" class=\"wp-image-75606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-make-musical-instruments-with-kids-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-make-musical-instruments-with-kids-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-make-musical-instruments-with-kids-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-make-musical-instruments-with-kids-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-make-musical-instruments-with-kids-1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-make-musical-instruments-with-kids-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the middle of the <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/summer-activity-calendar-bundle\/\" title=\"\">summer<\/a> and it&#8217;s always a lot of fun to add a different element to your free playtime! Why not add musical opportunities for fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn up the music for a little afternoon dance party. Pull out some instruments or even make your own and learn to play one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>DIY Musical Instruments for Music with Kids<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/childsplaymusic.com.au\/2012\/01\/17\/water-play-music-play-children-a-natural-combination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Water Play with Music<\/a>&nbsp;by Childs Play Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsactivitiesblog.com\/14753\/teaching-kids-how-sound-is-made\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teaching Kids How Sound is Made<\/a>&nbsp;by Kids Activity Blog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamasmiles.com\/music-and-parenting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Incorporating Music into Your Daily Life<\/a>&nbsp;by Mama Smiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.science-sparks.com\/2013\/05\/07\/acoustic-science-sound-absorption-and-reflection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exploring Acoustic Sounds with Science<\/a>&nbsp;from Science Sparks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ww25.mynearestanddearest.com\/recycled-outdoor-music-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Outdoor Learning Station<\/a>&nbsp;from My Nearest and Dearest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.playdrhutch.com\/2012\/08\/13\/create-a-simple-outdoor-music-play-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Create a Simple Outdoor Music Play Area<\/a>&nbsp;from Play Dr. Mom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/prekandksharing.blogspot.com\/2012\/07\/make-music-wall.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">How to Make a Music Wall<\/a> from Pre K and K Sharing <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that March is celebrated as <a href=\"https:\/\/nafme.org\/student-opportunities\/music-in-our-schools-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Music In Our Schools Month\u00ae<\/a>? This DIY Musical Instrument ideas are a fun way to extend learning at home with your child.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minted.com\/julep\/2014\/07\/14\/kids-party-ideas-diy-musical-instrument\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aliceandlois.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/spin.drum_.diy_.main_.3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minted.com\/julep\/2014\/07\/14\/kids-party-ideas-diy-musical-instrument\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Spin Hand Drums by Alice and Lois<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>DIY Instruments <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com\/2013\/06\/2-diy-craft-stick-harmonicas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY Craft Stick Harmonica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2013\/07\/make-a-rain-stick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY Rainstick<\/a>&nbsp;from I Can Teach My Child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com\/2013\/07\/diy-xylophone-out-of-wrenches.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY Xylophone<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;from Relentlessly Fun Deceptively Educational<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliceandlois.com\/diy-musical-instrument-for-kids-parties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">DIY Hand Drum<\/a> by Alice and Lois<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com\/2013\/02\/diy-craft-stick-piano.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY Stick Piano<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/diy-palm-pipes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY Palm Pipes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/boppin-on-diy-bongo-drums.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY Bongo Drums<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science-sparks.com\/how-to-make-a-straw-flute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">DIY Straw Flute<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/supersimple.com\/article\/homemade-guitar-craft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">DIY Guitar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/music-measure-of-math.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Music Measure of Math Printables<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecrafttrain.com\/mini-lid-banjos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mini Lid Banjos<\/a> by The Craft Train<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecrafttrain.com\/mini-lid-banjos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecrafttrain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/banjos-updated.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:600px;height:400px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecrafttrain.com\/mini-lid-banjos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mini Lid Banjos<\/a> by The Craft Train<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For two summers my daughter had the opportunity to attend a Music Summer Camp and our Kindermusik Teacher. It was fun to see them learn to play bells one year and the xylophone the other year.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/children-and-father-playing-music-at-home.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/children-and-father-playing-music-at-home.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/children-and-father-playing-music-at-home-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/children-and-father-playing-music-at-home-600x432.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For even more fun here are some tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/homeschooling4him.com\/teach-piano-5-year-old\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">How to Teach Piano to a 5-Year old<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: Summer Activity Calendar Bundle In-Line -->\n<div id=\"om-mb7ahsgbpww5fqn3dawz-holder\"><\/div>\n<script>(function(d,u,ac){var s=d.createElement('script');s.type='text\/javascript';s.src='https:\/\/a.omappapi.com\/app\/js\/api.min.js';s.async=true;s.dataset.user=u;s.dataset.campaign=ac;d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(s);})(document,54930,'mb7ahsgbpww5fqn3dawz');<\/script>\n<!-- \/ OptinMonster -->\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What Music Goal could you set for your child this summer?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/baby-time-lets-make-music\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/how-to-make-you-own-instruments-for-toddlers-and-babies-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Your Own Instruments for Babies and Toddlers\" class=\"wp-image-75594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/how-to-make-you-own-instruments-for-toddlers-and-babies-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/how-to-make-you-own-instruments-for-toddlers-and-babies-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/how-to-make-you-own-instruments-for-toddlers-and-babies-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/how-to-make-you-own-instruments-for-toddlers-and-babies-1-400x600.jpg 400w, 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class=\"wp-image-2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_9964b.jpg 429w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_9964b-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music Activities for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a few posts on The Educators&#8217; Spin On I that we&#8217;ve shared with our readers of how to incorporate music at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/baby-time-lets-make-music\/\">Making your Own Instruments from Recycled Containers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/baby-time-action-songs-for-babies\/\">Action Songs for Kids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/parenting-tips-for-making-music-every\/\">Parenting Tips for Making Music Everyday<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/tot-school-outdoor-music-and-more\/\">Outdoor Music Station<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/7-songs-for-teaching-kindness\/\">Songs for Teaching Kindness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/exploring-northern-lights-with-kids\/\">Exploring the Northern Lights with Art and Music<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/garden-music-growing-instruments\/\">Growing music: Growing Instruments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/educatorsspinon\/music-with-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Music with Children Pinterest Board<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And then this is one of those times when it&#8217;s super hot outside or raining and lightning that you can play a movement video game. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07DDDB4BK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07DDDB4BK&amp;linkId=ae7726f6cbfff06553f296c6a082a2fb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Just Dance Kids&nbsp;video games<\/a> are super fun to do with just one child or quite a few!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/ExploringMusicwithKids-1-690x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Exploring Music with kids with DIY Instruments\" class=\"wp-image-9428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/ExploringMusicwithKids-1-690x1024.jpg 690w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/ExploringMusicwithKids-1-600x891.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/ExploringMusicwithKids-1-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/ExploringMusicwithKids-1.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><b>So what are you waiting for, get up a DANCE, SIGN and MAKE MUSIC!<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What Instrument will you make first with your child?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>You may also find these activities fun for your child&#8230; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/summer-activity-calendar-bundle\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/summer-calendar-bundle-for-kids-2024.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Calendar Bundle for Kids 2024\" class=\"wp-image-76375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/summer-calendar-bundle-for-kids-2024.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/summer-calendar-bundle-for-kids-2024-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/summer-calendar-bundle-for-kids-2024-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/summer-calendar-bundle-for-kids-2024-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/7-songs-for-teaching-kindness\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1004\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/kindness-songs.jpg\" alt=\"kindness songs\" class=\"wp-image-2437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/kindness-songs.jpg 700w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/kindness-songs-600x861.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/kindness-songs-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/exploring-northern-lights-with-kids\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"Exploring northern lights with kids through art and music. 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