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[Music-themed Educational Toys] A roundup of toys that let you enjoy sounds
If you have little ones, you probably often find yourself wondering, “What kind of toys should I let them play with?” The more you look in stores or online, the more you’ll come across educational toys.
In this article, we’ll be introducing sound-making toys and music-themed educational toys.
We’ve got options ranging from toys for babies who can’t talk yet to items that even elementary school kids can enjoy.
This is also a great guide if you’re looking for gifts for nieces and nephews or for your friends’ children!
[Music-Themed Educational Toys] A roundup of toys for enjoying sounds (1–10)
plastic saxophone
Let us introduce a lightweight plastic saxophone that’s great for kids.
Because it’s made of plastic, it’s perfect for those who find metal saxophones a bit intimidating or want to play casually.
Not only is it cute in appearance, but you can also enjoy a tone comparable to a real saxophone.
It seems you can use a standard mouthpiece as is, so it’s ideal for children who want to try concert band as a pre-practice instrument or for kids already in a club to use for practice.
It would also make a wonderful gift.
Otamatone
Have you heard of the Otamatone, a whimsical music-themed educational toy that combines a musical note with a tadpole? It’s an instrument created by the art unit Maywa Denki and has attracted attention overseas as well.
It consists of a tail switch, a head, and a flag, and its appeal is that anyone can easily produce sound just by pressing the tail switch.
By sliding your finger, you can connect notes, and by opening and closing the mouth on the head, you can change the sound, so it may take some practice until you get the hang of it.
Enjoy playing it together with your kids!
clutter
Let us introduce a Montessori-style clatter toy that lets you enjoy the gentle texture of natural wood.
It’s suitable from around age one, making it a great gift for birthdays or Christmas.
Its colorful look and unique shape are sure to delight children.
Made from natural wood, it produces a soft sound that may captivate not only kids but adults as well! Once they get the hang of it, children can enjoy creating fun rhythms, so it’s a toy they’ll likely play with a lot.
At first, mom or dad can play it for them, which will probably make them happy too.
slide whistle
Let me introduce the slide whistle, a type of flute.
It’s shaped like a syringe, and you produce sound by sliding a rod inside the tube.
When someone plays it, it looks a bit like a trombone.
Although it’s a kind of whistle, you don’t cover holes to make notes, so it takes a bit of practice.
It’s perfect for kids who want to get familiar with sounds and actually try making them.
It would also make a great birthday or Christmas gift! It sounds fun to get several and have everyone play together.
handbell
Introducing colorful handbells that produce beautiful tones.
For children, we recommend a set of eight bells covering do–re–mi–fa–so–la–ti–do.
Because each pitch is color-coded, anyone can enjoy playing with ease.
Even with just eight notes, you can perform songs like Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, When the Saints Go Marching In, and Amazing Grace.
Since sound is produced with a gentle shake, they’re great for playing with kids and are also recommended for beginners who struggle with reading music.
They’re perfect for family performances at Christmas parties, too.
Pop tube
Let me introduce Pop Tubes, toys that make addictive sounds.
It seems there are both thick and thin tubes: the thick ones make big, booming sounds, while the thin ones produce higher-pitched sounds and are easier to bend and stretch.
You can get all kinds of fun noises depending on how you bend and extend them, so it’s a toy you’ll want to experiment with.
The colors are cute too, so kids are sure to love them! I think they’re also great for stress relief for adults or for recording ASMR videos.
They’re suitable for small children as well, so be sure to check them out.
Mini drum
We’d like to introduce a mini drum set that even small children can play.
It comes with three drums, a cymbal, and sticks—an authentic setup despite being a toy.
The sound is lighter, as you’d expect from a toy, but it’s important for young children to get familiar with different sounds, so let them have fun banging away.
With some effort, even adults can give a fairly serious performance, so why not put on a show for your child? It would also make a great birthday or Christmas gift—they’re sure to love it! Be sure to check it out.