Tambourine

Tambourine

Make this musical instrument from items around the house and watch your kids shake, rattle, and roll.

Dora Mermaid, Sun., 6/23 @ 7PM ET on Nick Jr.Dora Mermaid, Sun., 6/23 @ 7PM ET on Nick Jr.

Tambourine

Craft Features

Lots for Kids to Do
This craft has plenty of steps kids can do, like tracing, coloring, decorating, and cutting with safety scissors.
Allow for Dry Time
You'll need to allow extra time for glue or paint to dry.

Developmental Skills

Create with Us
Create with us skills involve self-expression, experimentation, and imagination through visual arts (like painting and sculpting), dramatic play, cooking, and dance.
Make Music with Us
Music skills include: singing or playing instruments, dancing and moving, appreciating different styles of music, and understanding concepts like rhythm and dynamics.
Ages: 4-6

Materials

  • Two plastic plates
  • 1 cup dry pasta (macaroni or penne)
  • Craft glue
  • Assorted foam shapes
  • Assorted ribbons
  • Decorative stickers

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Place one plate on your work surface and put the dry pasta in the plate.

  2. Step 2

    Glue around the edges of the plate, covering the entire rim with glue.

  3. Step 3

    Place the second plate on top of the first and hold it in place. You can also staple the plates together for extra hold. Allow the glue to dry. (You could also try the new disposable plates that lock together.)

  4. Step 4

    Kids can decorate the tambourine with foam shapes, ribbons, and stickers.

  1. More Crafts
    1. Ice Cream Cone Wrappers

      Dress up cones with cute Nick Jr. characters!

    2. New! Summer Door Sign

      Celebrate summertime by crafting this 3D door sign

    3. Wubbzy Paddle Fan

      A fan-tastic summer craft to make together

    4. Foofa's Flower Sun Visor

      It's flower power at work as pretty pink petals provide sun protection!

    5. Diego Sun Visor

      Sunny days become just a little bit cooler

    6. Kai-lan Paddle Fan

      Cool off with a little help from Kai-lan

    7. Yo Gabba Gabba! Paddle Fan

      Beat the heat with help from Yo Gabba Gabba!

    8. Spot Savings Bank Purse

      Here's a printable purse that's fashionable & makes saving fun!

    9. Peter Rabbit Paper Bag Puppet

      Transform a paper bag into Peter!

    10. Molly Paper Bag Puppet

      Transform a paper bag into your child's favorite guppy!

    11. Father's Day Goody Bags

      This goody bag is dressed up for Dad's special day!

    12. Jewel Savings Bank Purse

      Here's a printable purse that's fashionable & makes saving fun!

    13. Peter Rabbit Savings Bank

      Fill up Peter's wagon with enough coins to buy radishes!

    14. Bubble Puppy Paper Bag Puppet

      Transform a paper bag into your child's favorite guppy!

    15. Mittens Savings Bank Purse

      Here's a printable purse that's fashionable & makes saving fun!

    16. Lalaloopsy Photo Frames

      Lalaloops-ify your little doll with these printable picture frames!

    17. UmiCar Birthday Card

      Vroom, vroom! Look who's racing across Umi City with a special birthday greeting

    18. Crumbs Board Game

      Take a trip around Lalaloopsy land, meeting with friends for Crumbs tea party!

    19. Dora's Perrito Puppet

      Make this simple paper puppet and play fetch with Dora's little puppy!

    20. Guppies Valentine Treat Boxes

      Print, fold, & fill with sweet surprises!

    21. Guppies Valentine Lacing Card

      The perfect gift for kids to give away on Valentine's Day!

    22. Peter Rabbit No-Sew Pillow

      Make a snugly new friend for your Peter fan

    23. Mike the Knight Party Hats

      Crown kings and queens before the celebration begins!

    24. Dora Valentine's Day Lollipops

      Make lollipops even sweeter with these a-DORA-ble covers

    25. Umizoomi Valentine's Goody Bag

      Give your sweet a bag full of Umiriffic treats!

    26. Mike the Knight Goody Bags

      Transform cellophane bags into personalized party favors!

    27. Nick Jr. Winter Door Sign

      Make a do-together craft kids can proudly display on their door

    28. Dora Rocks! Picture Frame

      Who's that peeking out of Benny's barn? Paste a photo & surprise your little pop star

    29. Peter Rabbit Winter Mobile

      Make an indoor winter wonderland that somebunny will love!

    30. Dora Rocks Board Game

      Help Dora and her friends find their way to the party at Benny's barn!

    1. More Music
      1. Diego's Rain Forest Rain Stick

        Make tropical music with the sounds of the rain forest

      2. Bubble Guppies Tambourine Craft

        Ready to play some music? Hit it!

      3. Twist DJ Turntables

        Turn a cereal box into a twistable craft for your Fresh Beat fanatic!

      4. Bubble Guppies Microphone

        Make a craft that will TOTALLY ROCK your Guppies groupie!

      5. Bubble Guppies Fish Shaker

        Kids will be movin' and shakin' with this fin-tastically cute craft

      6. Marina's Found-Sound Drums

        Get on your feet and catch the beat with this kickin' craft!

      7. Fresh Beat Band Shakers

        Grab a paper towel roll & go bananas making this easy musical craft together

      8. Twist CD Case

        Add some fresh beats for some stylin' CD cases

      9. Kiki's Kickin' Guitar Craft

        Turn household recycling into real rock and roll!

      10. The Fresh Beat Band Tambourine

        Sweet! This nifty noise-maker comes together with everyday materials!

      11. The Fresh Beat Band Maracas

        Little music makers can shake to the beat with these maracas!

      12. Olivia's Musical Stars Game

        Dance 'til you drop or the music stops!

      13. Kai-lan's Chinese Rattle Drum

        Make some beats with rattling beads

      14. Wrist Jingle

        This bracelet really lets the bells ring!

      15. Kazoo

        Go ahead--toot your own horn!

      16. Bongo Drums

        We've got the beat!

      17. Diego African Safari Drum

        Make your own African music with this homemade craft!

      18. Tissue Box Guitar

        Go ahead and give this tissue box a strum!