Rain sticks

Rain sticks are well loved by babies and older children. They are also particularly good for people living with dementia. They remind people of the sound of gently falling rain, which is harmonious and relaxing.

Rainstick Craft and science activity for Kids - Explore sound with a homemade instrument! ~ BuggyandBuddy.com

You can make a rain stick using recycled materials and things from around the art room or house. I have boxes that contain scraps of wool, ribbon, tapes etc. and it is great to use this all up! I buy A2 poster tubes for the rain stick as they are about 50 cm long and 3.8 cm in diameter - so a good size. Firstly, mark out where you are going to place the nails, then carefully nail in some flat headed nails around the tube - 25mm nails are what I go for. Once done, get decorating. I get…

Make a rain stick! This craft is wonderful for school-aged children and only requires a few household materials.

Kids of all ages LOVE making and playing with their very own rain stick! These rain sticks are also budget-friendly, which makes parents love them, too. ;)

A kid-friendly rain stick craft that actually works! Your kids will love the realistic rain sounds made by these simple-to-make rain sticks.

Keep the rainy day blues away with our colorful DIY Rain Stick!

Have you ever heard a traditional cactus rainstick? The sound is absolutely amazing. They take a cactus reed, pull out the spines and reinsert them into the stalk. Then, they plug one end, fill the stalk with pebbles and plug the other end. The sound of the pebbles hitting the spines makes a wonderful rain

Make rain sticks out of cardboard rolls! Pretty, easy, and they sound lovely! Great spring craft for toddlers and preschoolers to make at home or daycare.

Make it Rain with these 5 Sensory Rain Stick Crafts for kids. So many textures. Calming sounds. This is the perfect craft for kids all year round.