Our church has a great child care program and they often inspire me with their craft ideas. In my youngest daughter’s class, they made these clever homemade harmonicas. When my daughters twin sisters saw her harmonica, a few fights occurred, so to keep the peace, I made them some of their own. They were super simple to make and my kids made more than one Homemade Harmonica. They had enough to start their own band. If you kids can’t get enough of homemade instruments, check out Making Musical Instruments with Kids and our Didgeridoo Craft.
How to make a homemade harmonica
Supplies You Will Need:
- Craft sticks (tongue depressor sized)
- 3 rubber bands
- 1 sheet Construction paper
- Scissors




Do the same with the other end and you should have something that looks like this.


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Cranberry Morning says
What a fun and simple toy! 🙂
Gerianne says
Fantastic! I can't wait to try it with my students!
Christine says
What a fun idea! I may try this craft with the children in our MOPS program(mothers of preschoolers). Now all I need is a bible lesson. Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
I see a "make a joyful noise" Bible lesson 🙂
Brooke says
We have to try this. My 3 year old loves the harmonica.
Kate says
Love this idea! Cannot wait to give it a try!
Sarah Rivera says
Amazing! I tried it out, and my 5 year old is addicted!
Sarah Rivera says
Amazing! I tried it out, and my 5 year old loves it!
Shay says
I'm just wondering how you secured the construction paper strips… With tape or glue?
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
The rubber band holds them in place, no tape or glue necessary.