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Gorgeous Wooden Instruments For Children

What are the benefits of children playing musical instruments?

Musical instruments are brilliant tools for fostering holistic development in children, nurturing cognitive, physical, emotional, and social skills while potentially sparking an interest that will last a lifetime and bring them great joy!

  • Fine Motor Skills: Playing musical instruments requires precise coordination, making them excellent tools for developing fine motor skills. Whether tapping drumsticks, plucking strings, or pressing keys, the physical act of playing instruments strengthens hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
  • Cognitive Development: Engaging with musical instruments stimulates various areas of the brain, promoting cognitive development. Additionally, learning to play simple tunes or follow a beat fosters memory retention and enhances pattern recognition, helping to develop their brains.
  • Emotional Expression: Introducing children to musical instruments provides them with a means to express themselves in a non-verbal manner. Playing instruments allows children to channel their emotions and promotes self-awareness and emotional regulation as well a sense of confidence and empowerment.

Wooden Instruments – Our Picks:

VANPLAY
Musical Instruments for Toddlers, £29.99

A great value option – this neutral wooden set of instruments features a tambourine, xylophone, triangle, maracas, wood sounder and mini horn for your little ones to experiment with.

LITTLE DUTCH
Acoustic Guitar, £29.95

Available in pink or blue, little ones from three years old can sing along as they play the guitar, helping to stimulate their creativity and coordination.

MOULIN ROTY
Tambourine Après la pluie, £17

A tambourine with 4 painted wooden cymbals, beautifully embellished with poetic illustrations. Easy to use, it allows children to enjoy and actively participate in music from an early age.

Little Dutch
Xylophone, £16.95

Available in pink or blue, this pretty pastel coloured Xylophone is a perfect introduction to music-making for young children, who can experiment with rhythm and note combinations to create their own songs. An easy-to-grasp wooden mallet is included.

MOULIN ROTY
Flute Après la pluie, £9

This 6-hole wooden recorder is adorned with whimsical illustrations and is perfect for introducing toddlers to music, different sounds and a sense of rhythm. Its design is specially adapted for small hands, providing a fun and accessible musical experience for young children.