Homemade Equipment Ideas

Equipment Name: Shakers

Materials Needed: 15 cm long plastic conduit pipe rod, Color paint, beads, 2 chair stoppers (the ones on iron chair legs).

Estimated Cost: $2.00

Rationale: Shakers can be used as manipulative activities, involving rhythm and dance movements.

Directions For Making:

• Cut out the plastic pipe rod into 15 cm pieces
• Color with bright colors
• Use one stopper at one end - use electric tape to secure the end
• Place beads inside the pipe
• Secure with second stopper from other end, again with electric tape

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