Lesson 3 - Create
The Grown-Up Scoop
Crafts are a great way to explore a book in a hands-on and creative way. For The Magic Ukulele, children are invited to build their own ukulele. While your child(ren) craft, it’s a perfect time to spark a conversation with them. Find example conversation starters below!
Let’s Make A Ukulele
Materials:
1 soap box
4 pieces of yarn
2 craft sticks
1 piece of pattern paper
1 piece of foam paper
glue stick
crayons/paint
Instructions:
Step 1
Fold soap box into the ukulele body.
Step 2
Glue large craft stick to the top of soap box for the neck and head of ukulele.
Step 3
Paint and design your ukulele with pattern, shapes and color.
Step 4
Glue the strings from the bridge (small craft stick glued across bottom) to the head.
5 Power Points!
Conversation Starters for Your Craft and Chat!
1. What is your favorite song? How does the song make you feel? Do you know any of the instruments being played in the song? Try making the instrument(s) sounds together.
2. Do you like to go places in your mind? What do you see and hear in your special place? Talk with your child about a special place or memory YOU like to visit.
3. What are some things that make you feel angry, mad, or sad? What do you to help yourself feel better?
4. Tell me about something that was hard for you to learn how to do. How did that make you feel? How did you figure it out?
5. Have fun comparing our anatomy with the ukulele’s. Ask your child to help identify similarities and differences.
STEAM: DIY Ukulele
Explore our STEAM page to learn more or visit our store to buy a DIY ukulele STEAM kit! Watch the video to learn more about the building process.