• Play tuned and untuned instruments musically.
• Music, Key Stage 1
• Experiment with, create, select and combine sounds using the interrelated dimensions of music.
• Music, Key Stage 2
• Play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical instruments with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression.
• Music, Key Stage 2
• Improvise and compose music for a range of purposes using the interrelated dimensions of music.
• An upcycled percussion instrument shaker with a bamboo handle and seed husks, perfect for educational musical activities.
• Produces a distinctive crunchy sound, perfect for music lessons and encouraging creative sound exploration.
• Enhance musical learning in the classroom with this sustainably-made rattlestick. Designed robustly for frequent use, it features a bamboo handle and twine connecting Indonesian seed husks, which produce a distinctive, crunchy sound when shaken.
• This sound exploration tool supports various curriculum aims related to music education. In Key Stage 1, it aids in playing tuned and untuned instruments musically and experimenting with sound combinations. Furthermore, in Key Stage 2, the rattlestick is invaluable in teaching children to play in solo and ensemble settings, increasing their music fluency and expression.
Additionally, the rattlestick serves as an excellent resource for composing and improvising music, helping teachers explain the interrelated dimensions of music effectively. Its natural materials and traditional design also provide an opportunity for discussions about cultural music and sustainable instrument manufacturing.