Hape Children's Percussion Instrument Set | Fine Motor Skills Training | Musical Toys | 1-3 Years Old
Eurekakids Children's Musical Instruments & Toys | Start your early musical journey and tap out joyful rhythms
Want to cultivate children's sense of rhythm and artistic temperament? The Eurekakids children's musical instrument toy series is their first band! From colorful toy pianos and xylophones to cute little guitars and maracas, it has everything.
Music is one of the best activities to promote brain development in young children. Through tapping and playing, children can not only engage in early music education and learn about different timbres, but also train their hand-eye coordination, gaining immense satisfaction and joy in expression.
Our musical instrument toys are well-tuned, made from safe materials, and designed specifically for the strength and size of young children. Choose the first instrument for your "little musician" now, so they can find their own joy and confidence in the world of music!
Product Overview
This is suitable for babies 12 months and older.Toddler toys/1-year-old toysandChildren's toysThis set includes three percussion instruments: a hand drum, a maraca, and a clapper. Through tapping, shaking, and striking, it helps babies develop their sense of rhythm, auditory discrimination, and hand-eye coordination during musical exploration. The instrument sizes are perfectly suited for small hands, and the sound output is controlled to protect young children's hearing development, making it an ideal choice for early music education.Educational toys.according toHong Kong Department of Health Child Development Guidelines12-month-oldBaby toysThis percussion set should promote hand-eye coordination and sensory development, and it's perfectly suited to this developmental stage.Small hand muscle trainingneed.
Product Selling Points
- Safe volume design:Limit sound output to protect young children's sensitive hearing from damage.
- Environmentally friendly wood materials:Made from high-quality natural wood, with a surface treated with child-safe, non-toxic water-based paint.
- Three-in-one combination:Hand drums, maracas, and clappers can be played individually or in combination, offering diverse ways to play.
- Durable and sturdy:German craftsmanship standards, durable and long-lasting, can accompany your child's growth.
- Portable storage:Lightweight design makes it easy to carry, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Specifications Summary
- Product dimensions:28 cm (length) × 6 cm (width) × 18 cm (height)
- net weight:0.24 kg
- Gross weight:0.38 kg (including packaging)
- Material:Natural wood, child-safe water-based paint
- Suitable age:12 months and above
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Product Details
Features and gameplay
Core gameplay
- The hand drum produces a crisp drum sound when struck, accompanied by the tinkling of metal bells, helping to develop a sense of rhythm and hand strength control.
- The sand hammer produces a rustling sound when shaken, which trains wrist flexibility and auditory discrimination ability.
- The clapping produces a crisp striking sound, which helps train hand-eye coordination and a sense of timing.
- You can play them individually to explore different timbres, or use multiple instruments simultaneously to create rich rhythms and freely combine them to create your own musical melodies.
Parent-child activities
- Parents and children can play instruments together to the rhythm of nursery rhymes, enhancing their parent-child bond and musical awareness.
- Taking turns playing different instruments to engage in "musical dialogue" fosters social interaction and the ability to wait in line.
- Play music with different rhythms and guide children to follow the beat with musical instruments to develop a concept of musical rhythm.
Learning Objectives
Development orientation
- Fine motor development:Gripping, shaking, and tapping exercises train the strength and dexterity of the small muscles in the hands.
- Auditory discrimination ability:Distinguish the differences in timbre and volume between different musical instruments and cultivate auditory acuity.
- Rhythm and Sense of Time:By tapping regularly, one can develop a sense of rhythm and understand the variations in speed and intensity.
Specific benefits
Children can improve their hand-eye coordination and develop a sense of rhythm through music games, and practice self-expression and creativity through improvisational playing, laying a solid foundation for future music learning. According toResearch on Early Childhood Music Cultivation of Cihui SeedlingsLearning a musical instrument has a significant impact on a child's hearing, emotions, and coordination.
Suitable age
Suitable age:Children aged 12 months and older (1–2 years old)
According to the developmental milestones for infants, babies over 12 months begin to have the ability to grasp objects and perform purposeful actions. This stage is a critical period for auditory development and fine motor skills training, and percussion instruments can effectively promote sensory integration development. This productBB toysEspecially suitable for this age groupChildren's toysneed.
Use cases
- Indoor/Outdoor:Suitable for indoor family games, outdoor picnics, and parent-child music time.
- Parent-child/Classroom:Can be usedKindergarten teaching aidsIt is also an excellent choice for use in music and movement classes and for parent-child interaction.
- Storage:It is recommended to place the three musical instruments in a designated toy storage basket or cloth bag to teach children the good habit of putting them back after use, and to prevent the instruments from being scattered and lost.
Safety and Maintenance
- Certified/Non-toxic:The product meets international toy safety standards, uses child-safe non-toxic water-based paint, and all wood has been rounded and polished to eliminate sharp edges, ensuring safety for toddlers.
- Cleaning and maintenance:Simply wipe the instrument's surface with a clean, damp cloth. Avoid soaking it in water or using chemical cleaners to maintain the quality of the wood and finish.
- Warning:This product is suitable for children aged 12 months and older. It is recommended to use it under adult supervision to ensure safe use.
Material
Made of high-quality natural wood, the surface is coated with non-toxic water-based paint for children that meets international safety standards, featuring bright colors that are safe and harmless. All edges have been finely rounded and polished, providing a smooth and comfortable touch to protect the delicate skin of young children.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is the Hape beginner percussion set suitable as a toy for a 1-year-old?
Perfect fit! This set is designed for toddlers 12 months and up and is ideal.1-year-old toysChoose one. The instrument is sized to fit a small hand, and the sound output is controlled, suitable for the baby's hearing development at this stage, while also effectively training the small hand muscles. According to...Hong Kong Department of Health Child Development GuidelinesThis age groupBaby toysWe should promote the development of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Q2: How does this children's toy help train fine motor skills?
Through actions such as holding hand drums, shaking sand hammers, and pressing clapboards, one can train finger grip strength, wrist flexibility, and arm coordination, comprehensively enhancing the development of small muscles and laying a foundation for future writing and fine motor skills. This is precisely high quality.Small hand muscle trainingThe functions that toys should have. According to...Hong Kong Department of Health Small Muscle Development GuidelinesThese grasping and manipulative activities are crucial for the fine motor development of children aged 0-4.
Q3: As a toy for young children, will the volume be too loud?
Absolutely not. Hape features a specially designed sound output limiting function to ensure moderate, non-harsh volume and protect against harshness.Toddler toysThe user's sensitive hearing system allows the baby to enjoy music within a safe volume range. This meets the safety standards for children's musical toys.
Q4: Is the wood used in this baby toy set safe?
Absolutely safe. Hape uses high-quality natural wood, and the surface is coated with child-safe, non-toxic water-based paint, meeting the most stringent international toy safety standards. All edges are rounded, allowing parents to confidently let their babies use this product.BB toysThe product meets the requirements.Hong Kong Customs Toy Safety Guidelines。
Q5: As an educational toy, what abilities can it cultivate?
This percussion set can cultivate multiple intelligences: musical intelligence (sense of rhythm and tone recognition), bodily-kinesthetic intelligence (hand-eye coordination), logical-mathematical intelligence (understanding of rhythmic patterns), and interpersonal intelligence (parent-child musical interaction), making it comprehensive.Educational toysThis will help prepare you for dealing with more complex situations in the future.puzzleandBuilding BlocksThis lays the foundation for toys that require logical thinking.
Q6: Is it suitable as a toy for newborns?
It is recommended to use this product only after 12 months of age. For infants up to 12 months old...Baby toysThe demand can first be demonstrated by parents playing for the baby to listen. Once the baby has the ability to grasp, they can start to operate it themselves, gradually guiding them in musical enlightenment. This phased approach is more in line with the developmental patterns of infants and toddlers.
Q7: Can this children's toy be combined with other musical instruments?
Sure! The Hape percussion set can perfectly match with other musical toys like xylophones and triangle instruments, creating a richer musical ensemble experience, forming a family band, and inspiring children's musical creativity. This is exactly high quality.Children's toysIts flexible nature allows for expanded play options as children grow.
Q8: As baby toys, how should the three musical instruments be used according to different age groups?
From 12 to 18 months, you can start with a sand hammer (the simplest action) to train basic grasping and shaking; from 18 to 24 months, add hand drum practice to tap rhythms and develop wrist strength; from 24 months and above, you can challenge the two-handed coordination movements of clapboards, gradually increasing the difficulty of operation. This phased usage method can maximizeChildren's toysIts educational value.
Q9: Is this children's toy suitable for use in kindergarten?
Perfect! The durable wooden structure can withstand multiple uses, lightweight and portable for easy storage, and the volume control is suitable for classroom environments, making it an excellent choice for kindergarten music and movement classes.Kindergarten teaching aidsChoose. This one.Children's toysIt is especially popular among educators and can cooperateMontessoriIt employs a variety of teaching methods.
Q10: How can we extend the lifespan of a toy for young children?
After use, wipe with a damp cloth to keep clean, avoid direct sunlight and humid environments, and secure storage position to prevent collision damage. High-quality wood combined with a safe coating ensures durability, and with proper maintenance, it can be used for several years, accompanying the child's growth. This durable characteristic also aligns with the concept of environmental sustainability, making it a worthwhile investment.Toddler toys。
Summarize
The Hape Beginner Percussion Set is a high-quality product designed for babies 12 months and older.1-year-old toysThrough a diverse combination of hand drums, maracas, and clappers, it effectively promotes...Small hand muscle trainingIntegrating with musical sensory development. The product meets international safety standards and is suitable for use as...BB toysThe first choice, and alsoKindergarten teaching aidsThe ideal choice.
Whether it's family time with children or cooperationMontessoriBy applying its teaching philosophy, this percussion set effectively improves children's hand-eye coordination, sense of rhythm, and self-expression, preparing them for more complex challenges in the future.Educational toys、puzzleandBuilding BlocksLaying a solid foundation. In line with the development trends of early childhood education in Hong Kong, allowing babies to explore and grow through music games is the most suitable approach.Children's toysandChildren's toysA wise choice.