To play the 'Rainstick Wood Block - Early Years' as a Shaker, hold in one or both hands and rock it back and forth. To play as a Rainstick hold in both hands and slowly tip upside down. The slower you do the tipping, the longer the 'rain' will last. To play as Clapsticks take one block in each hand and smartly clap them together, being very careful where you put your fingers!.