{"product_id":"montessori-wooden-musical-instrument-set","title":"Montessori Wooden Musical Instrument Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive instruments, one box and a whole lot of happy noise. This \u003cstrong\u003eMontessori wooden musical instrument set\u003c\/strong\u003e gives children aged 3 and up a maraca, a castanet clapper, a toy horn, a cage rattle and a beaded ring shaker to explore sound with their own hands. There are no batteries, buttons or screens. Every sound comes from what your child does: shake it fast and it gets busy, tap it slowly and it goes quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWHY KIDS LOVE THIS WOODEN MUSIC SET\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 instruments to explore:\u003c\/strong\u003e each piece is played a different way, so there is always something new to shake, clap or roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly rhythm practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e copying a simple beat teaches children to listen, wait for their turn and keep time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCause and effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e children quickly work out which movement makes which sound, then start experimenting on purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand strength and coordination:\u003c\/strong\u003e gripping handles, shaking and clapping give little hands and arms a good workout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalm, natural look:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft orange, gray and natural wood tones sit nicely on an open Montessori shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to give:\u003c\/strong\u003e the set arrives in a picture box, which makes it an easy birthday present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHOW TO PLAY WITH IT AT HOME\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a Montessori play space, less is more. Put one or two instruments on a low shelf and let your child choose, then swap them over when interest fades. These simple games work well for preschoolers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopy my rhythm:\u003c\/strong\u003e clap a short pattern with the castanet and ask your child to play it back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoud and quiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e call out \"loud\" or \"quiet\" and see how quickly they can change their playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuess the sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e your child closes their eyes while you play one instrument, then points to the one they heard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily band:\u003c\/strong\u003e give everyone an instrument, put on a favorite song and march around the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWOODEN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SET FAQS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age is this wooden musical instrument set for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is for children aged 3 and up. The set contains small parts and the box carries a choking hazard warning, so it is not suitable for babies or children under 36 months. It is not a teething toy and should not be chewed. Keep it away from younger siblings and supervise play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat instruments are in the set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou get five pieces: a maraca, a castanet clapper, a toy horn, a cage rattle with a rolling ball inside and a beaded ring shaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. All five instruments are played by hand, so there is nothing to charge or replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe the pieces with a slightly damp cloth and dry them straight away. Avoid soaking the wood in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montessori Wooden Musical Instrument Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" x 4.8\" x 2.8\" (20.4cm x 12.3cm x 7cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5oz (270g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e CHOKING HAZARD. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for more? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-montessori-toys-for-3-year-olds\"\u003eMontessori toys for 3 year olds\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore hands-on play in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/montessori-sensory-toys\"\u003eMontessori sensory toys\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Toys ","offers":[{"title":"5-Piece Set","offer_id":67979944460563,"sku":"14:100016350#MG-34","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6238\/5427\/files\/wooden-musical-toy-set-5-piece.webp?v=1794253297","url":"https:\/\/www.montessoritrove.com\/products\/montessori-wooden-musical-instrument-set","provider":"Montessori Toys ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}