An absolute favorite rhythm instrument to use in singing time are ribbon wands! They provide wonderful movement, are mesmerizing and can be used in a variety of ways! So arm yourself some ribbon wands to use with your Primary in singing time!
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If you haven’t noticed, I use wands in singing time ALL THE TIME! They are so versatile and the oldest to the youngest Primary child enjoys using them in singing time!
My favorite company to purchase ribbon wands is dressupwholesale.com. They have a variety of of color options HERE and HERE.
I recommend shower curtain rings. Just about anywhere sells them including Amazon (Amazon affiliate link):
You can also get multi-colored ribbon just about anywhere too like this pack from Amazon (Amazon affiliate link):
The ribbon length on the wands I currently have are approximately 16.” So to make your own, cut these ribbons into 36″ strips. Then tie 2 or 3 of the same colored strips around the ring, with a double knot in the center of each ribbon. Secure each knot to the ring with a dab of hot glue (optional). Then repeat with all of the colors until the ring is 1/3 – 1/2 full.
Elicit the help of the Young Women or Activity Day girls in your ward! This makes for a very easy service project that they can EASILY handle.
TIP: Make sure to check out my favorite storage bags for storing scarves and wands!
What have you done to create and use wands in your Primary? Leave a comment!
Here are several great ideas when I asked this question on the Primary Music Leaders FB post:
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Category Title > Wands.
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Other ways you can use wands is to have the kids mirror you or each other, conduct the song using the time signature (learn how to lead music), and more!
I also recommend adding wands to your Singing Time Music Bag for details on creating your own.
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Category Title > Wands.
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4 thoughts on “Singing Time Ribbon Wands”
Love the ring idea, the activity day girls are making them for me as a service project. My supply list is shower rings, Elmer glue , paper ribbon from the $ store. The girl are making the next week. I hope will go well. I'll do excited.
Thank for you ideas.
You can get these wands at http://www.dressupwholesale.com
Cindy!!
Thank you SO SO much! I've been trying for a while to try to find them online again!! I appreciate this information so much!
~Camille
You can also get ribbon wands on amazon. They are made from real ribbon and have a tiny bell, so the look is a little different, but they are a little cheaper and come in blue (so they would work for house said the little stream too). https://www.amazon.com/Whaline-Ribbon-Chromatic-Wedding-Valentines/dp/B07FL441X1/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?adgrpid=55517454225&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2v7mBRC1ARIsAAiw348I53mMVQCV4U_QVyzeokvN_Hk6TEByoM1J3J1u8Uh4CtAVzqidvzgaAiN-EALw_wcB&hvadid=274840286571&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9052497&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5065076851338986874&hvtargid=aud-647006051489%3Akwd-302205429829&hydadcr=12193_10197808&keywords=ribbon%2Bwands&qid=1558200341&s=gateway&sr=8-16&th=1&psc=1