A pot and a spoon can be a whole orchestra.
Grandpa Wise says
Yes, it will be loud. Loud is allowed. Ten minutes of joyful banging is a fair trade for a child who feels big and capable and heard.
The Kitchen Band
Time10 minutes
You'll needPots, wooden spoons, a plastic tub
Lay out a few pots and containers — each one a different drum. Start a simple beat and have them copy it back. Then march a 'parade' through the house. Finish with the quietest possible song, which is a game in itself.
Why it works: Rhythm, copying patterns, and loud-then-quiet self-control.