Form a music group

What can we use instead of real instruments if we don't have any?

If you don't have instruments, follow 'Each person picks one instrument or household item to play' and use pots and wooden spoons, a sealed rice or pasta shaker, a cardboard box as a drum, or a smartphone metronome app for steady beats.

What if we can't keep the beat or the parts don't fit together?

If you lose the beat or parts clash during 'Practice together and listen to how the parts fit', have the 'beat keeper' slow the tempo, count the agreed beats out loud while others practice their parts, and use your written song order and short setlist to stay organized.

How can we adapt this activity for younger or older kids?

For younger children, simplify 'Assign one simple role' and 'Choose one simple song' by picking a short nursery rhyme and using picture-based setlist cards, while older kids can make more complex rhythm patterns from 'Make a simple rhythm pattern', add harmonies, and design costumes or stage markings.

How can we make the show more special or share it?

To enhance the show, use paper and pen to design a poster and stage plan from the 'Arrange chairs' and 'write the song order' steps, add simple choreography and props from 'Put on simple costumes', record your final run-through, and upload the performance to DIY.org.