Imagine That Homework!
Toilet Paper Roll Shaker
Have your child decorate a toilet paper roll. (Picture 1)
After the roll is decorated staple one end of the roll. (Picture 2)
After stapling drop a FEW beans, pieces of rice, dried corn, etc. into the roll. (Picture 3)
Then staple the roll the opposite way as shown in the picture. (Picture 4)
Now SHAKE! SHAKE! SHAKE!
To expand your child’s learning you can make several shakers and put different items and different amounts of items into various shakers. Then help your child compare the different sounds that the various shakers make. Help them draw conclusion about how the type of items and amount of items effect the sounds the shakers make.
