How to Make Noisemakers for Sports Events

Use an empty soda can to make noisemakers for your next sporting event.

Events such as baseball, hockey, football and soccer games are a great deal of fun for individuals of all ages. These events typically involve rooting and cheering for one team over the other; if you and your child have a favorite team, craft noisemakers to bring to the next game to show your support. Noisemakers are simple to make at home and require basic materials.

Things You'll Need

• Empty soda can
• Scissors
• Construction paper
• Cardboard
• Craft paint or markers
• Pencil
• Glue
• Sunflower seeds (or similar dried seeds)

Instructions

1. Use a pair of scissors to cut a sheet of white or colored construction paper to fit around an empty soda can.

2. Decorate the paper with craft paint or markers. Use the same colors that represent your favorite team or draw images of the team's jersey and players.

3. Glue the paper around the empty soda can so covers the outside, leaving the top and bottom. Allow the glue to dry completely.

4. Pour a small handful of dried seeds, such as sunflower seeds, into the empty soda can. Avoid adding a large amount of seeds, as it only takes a small number to make sufficient noise.

5. Place the soda can on a sheet of cardboard and use a pencil to trace the bottom. Cut the circle out and, if desired, decorate it in a similar fashion to the outside of the soda can.

6. Glue the cardboard circle to the top of the soda can to seal it. Allow the glue to dry completely before using your noisemaker at your next sporting event.

Tips & Warnings

• This craft makes a fun classroom project for school events.

• Exercise caution when working with sharp scissors.

References

• Family Education: New Year's Noisemakers
• Make and Take: New Year's Eve Noise Makers