Make and play your own musical instruments Pat-a-cake make and shake is a hands-on guide to making musical instruments with everyday objects. Anything from newspapers to balloons can be easily transformed into original soundmakers and musical keepsakes. The book and CD pack contains lively songs, stories and chants for children to sing and play along to. This must-have teaching resource compliments the holistic nature of an early years setting. It enhances communication skills, creativity, mathematics, science, literacy and PSE. The wide variety of activities develop knowledge of musical tone, singing, performance and art and craft skills. Gold title Children make their own instruments using everyday objects and play them to songs, chants and stories on the CD.,All activities support the new Early Years Foundation Stage framework and the National Guidelines for Scotland.

,Clear advice for practitioners concerning age suitability of activities.,Songs use traditional melodies with original lyrics.,No music reading required.