Suitable for Ages 5–10

We believe that everyone can make music.

For this activity, you will make an instrument using objects you can find around you, and experiment with rhythm. Watch Andrew Huang’s Found-Object Videos below to see how he used found objects to make beautiful music, then to find out how to make your own instruments and start creating music.

Time: 1 hour (or more if you want!)
Materials/Equipment:

• Pen or pencil, piece of paper
• Objects that are potential musical instruments; recyclables, bottles, branches, pieces of wood, metal, old shoes, etc.

Suitable for: Ages 5–12

Music is everywhere! It’s in our bodies, in nature, and how we speak.

The elements of music are all around us. They are in every part of our life, even our body! In this activity, you will first learn about the 5 elements of music: rhythm, beats, tempos, pitch and dynamics. Then you will teach them to someone else.

Time: 1 hour (or more if you want!)
Materials/Equipment:

• Just yourself!

Suitable for: Ages 5–12

All emotions are important (there are no “good” or “bad” emotions).

We all can learn how to express, describe, and shift our emotions. Music can help you express or shift your emotions. In this activity, you will learn about the Mood Meter and then you will teach a friend what you have learned.

Time: 1 hour (or more if you want!)
Materials/Equipment:

• Pen or pencil
• Piece of paper
• Colour version of the (print or digital)

Suitable for: Ages 5–65!

All emotions are important (there are no “good” or “bad” emotions).

Working as a group, recreate the Mood Meter on your floor (or in your garden), and use body language, movement or beats to express your emotions.

Time: 10 minutes
Materials/Equipment:

• Chalk, or any items that can be used to create four sections of a circle

Suitable for: Ages 5–15

All emotions are important (there are no “good” or “bad” emotions).

Working as a group, learn how to shift negative emotions to ones that can be more effective.

Time: 10 minutes
Materials/Equipment:

• Instrument (see Activity #1)
• Mood Meter ()

Suitable for: Ages 5–15

In a group, explore empathy through listening and watching each other perform a piece of music or dance.

Time: 3–7Ěýłľľ±˛ÔłÜłŮ±đ˛ő
Materials/Equipment:

• Instrument (see Activity #1)
• Mood Meter ()

Suitable for: Ages 5–15

Practise your songwriting and storytelling skills by composing a song to help a friend.

Time: 1 hour
Materials/Equipment:

• Pen or pencil, piece of paper
• Your found object instrument, your voice, or any other instruments you have
• (Optional) A smartphone or tablet that can capture video, social media account