Princess Katie Ribbonrine

When Princess Katie and Racer Steve perform Songs for the Coolest Kids with their band, Princess Katie has a special tambourine she calls her Ribbonrine. Now your preschooler can make his/her very own Princess Katie Ribbonrine to shake as s/he listens to the Songs for the Coolest Kids CD. Read the review of Songs for the Coolest Kids. Then make Princess Katie's Ribbonrine so you can shake, shake, shake your sillies out while listening to their Songs for the Coolest Kids CD.

Materials you will Need

Princess Katie and Racer Steve Songs for the Coolest Kids CD
Two heavy paper plates

Rice

Stapler

Glue

5 or more 18-inch long ¼ -inch ribbon in several colors
Jingle bells, ½-inch to 1-inch in size

How to Make It

Step 1:

Lay one paper plate on the table, face up. Choose where the lower edge will be.

Step 2:
Thread one end of 5 ribbons through the end of one jingle bell each and tie it off. (Adult assistance may be needed here.)

Step 3:

Fold the ribbon about six inches from the jingle bell. Staple it to the lower half of the plate by the fold so that both ends of the ribbon, one long and one short, will dangle outside the two plates when the tambourine is held up.

Step 4:

Continue to do this across the bottom of the plate until you feel you have enough to make it look good and make a good sound.

Step 5:

Put about ¼ cup of rice in the plate.

Step 6:

Glue the second plate; face down on the first one, making sure to include only the fold of the ribbon. Seal the edge with glue all around and let it dry.

Step 7:

Put on your Songs for the Coolest Kids CD and rock out.

Make it More Challenging

Paint or color the plates before gluing them together. Your preschooler can add designs, stickers, or even glitter and jewels as desired.

Alternative Way to Make a Princess Katie Ribbonrine

Simply buy a ready-made tambourine and tie on bright 1/2-inch ribbons in the little spaces that hold the metal disks that make the noise.

Helpful Tips for Parents

Tip 1:
Adjust the length of ribbon according to the height of your preschooler.

Tip 2:
Be sure to make a tambourine for yourself so you can play along. Preschoolers love adult participation!

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