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DIY Summer Wind Chime

by | Jun 21, 2022 | Creativity

It’s Week 2 at Camp HOMER!
In this week’s fun-filled activity, we’re making music with a DIY Wind Chime!
With a few simple materials (recycled items are a plus!) and kid-friendly directions, you’ll have a colorful wind chime to hang in your yard and the soothing sounds of nature around you all summer long.

What You’ll Need:

A Paper or Plastic Cup

Paint and/or Stickers 

Paintbrush 

Hole Puncher, Pen, or Scissors 

String 

Beads 

Bells, old CDs, keys (anything that jingles!) 

Creating Your Wind Chime (grab your gown-up for this part!):

  1. Decorate your cup! You can use colorful paints, stickers, or tissue paper to cover the outside of the cup. 
  2. Let the cup dry. This may take some time, so feel free to have a snack, play on HOMER, or have a dance party! 
  3. Turn the cup upside down and punch a few holes through the top (what used to be the bottom) of the cup.
  4. String beads, bells, and any other noise-making objects through the holes and connect the strings at the top (be sure to  leave enough room to tie the string around a branch!)
  5. Hang your wind chime on the nearest tree branch, then listen and enjoy the magical sounds around you!  

Ready to make more music? Check out games like Sumville Studios and Jack’s Concert on the HOMER app

Author

  • Dr. Jody LeVos

    As our Chief Learning Officer, Jody leads a highly knowledgeable team of early learning experts at Begin. She has a Ph.D. in Developmental Science, focused on children’s mathematical and cognitive development.

Dr. Jody LeVos
As our Chief Learning Officer, Jody leads a highly knowledgeable team of early learning experts at Begin. She has a Ph.D. in Developmental Science, focused on children’s mathematical and cognitive development.