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 toy is suitable for children aged 12 months and up and serves as a music enlightenment toy. By striking the colorful keys, babies can explore five musical scales, enhancing their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sense of musical rhythm through the pleasant sounds and vibrant rainbow colors. Its easy-to-grip mallet and portable handle design further attract children to explore actively, making it ideal for parent-child interaction and as a teaching aid in kindergarten music corner activities.
Product Selling Points
- Safety Certification: Made with non-toxic water-based paint and FSC-certified wood, meeting international toy safety standards.
- Easy-grip design: The non-slip tapping stick is decorated with musical note patterns and is specially designed for small hands.
- Portable and easy to store: Includes a handle and a storage space for the stick, making it convenient to carry and organize.
- Five-tone scale design: clear tone, suitable for music introduction and rhythm training.
- Durable Material: Sturdy wooden structure, ensuring long-term use.
Specifications Summary
- Size: 27 × 4.3 × 13 cm
- Net weight: Approximately 0.34 kg
- Gross weight: Approximately 0.46 kg
- Materials: FSC-certified wood, non-toxic water-based paint, 5-key metal keys
- Battery: No battery required
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Product Details
Features and gameplay
Core gameplay
- Tap the colored keys lightly with a tapping stick to explore the five different scales, building pitch recognition and a sense of rhythm.
- Observe that different colors correspond to different pitches, and establish a connection between colors and music.
- Freely create simple melodies to cultivate musical expression and creativity.
Parent-child activities
- Parents demonstrate simple rhythms and let children imitate the tapping, which enhances their sense of rhythm and auditory memory.
- Play along with the rhythm of nursery rhymes or children's songs to increase the fun of parent-child interaction.
- Taking turns creating melodies fosters children's initiative in expression and musical confidence.
Learning Objectives
Development orientation
- Fine motor skills and small hand muscles：Grip, striking, wrist control and force adjustment
- Auditory sensitivity and musicality: pitch recognition, rhythm, timbre discrimination and musical expression
- Visual cognition and color learning: rainbow color recognition, visual tracking and color correspondence
Specific benefits
according toHong Kong Department of Health Development Guidelines for Children Aged 1 to 2Children can strengthen their hand-eye coordination, auditory discrimination, and creative expression through multi-sensory music games, laying the foundation for later engagement with more complex educational toys, music learning, and artistic creation.
Suitable age
Recommended age: 1–2 years (Official recommendation: 12 months and up, 1-year-old toys/2-year-old toys)
Use cases
- Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for living rooms, nurseries, and music corners; portable design allows for outdoor play.
- Parent-child/Classroom: Can be used as a teaching aid in kindergarten for music education,Orff Music TeachingOr used in rhythm activities
- Storage: Includes a handle and a storage compartment for the stick, making it easy to store and carry.
Safety and Maintenance
- Certified/Non-toxic: Made with FSC-certified wood and non-toxic water-based paint, meeting international toy safety standards.Hong Kong Customs Toy Safety Guidelines
- Cleaning and maintenance: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth and air dry in the shade. Avoid soaking in water and exposure to high temperatures.
- Warning: Recommended for use under adult supervision; includes small accessory (tapping stick), keep out of reach of children under 3 years of age to prevent swallowing risk.
Material
The wooden body is paired with 5-tone metal keys; made from FSC certified wood and non-toxic water-based paint, the surface is smooth and has a delicate touch, suitable for young children to grip and strike. The non-slip mallet is decorated with musical note patterns, adding to the fun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best age to start playing?
This rainbow xylophone is suitable for children aged 12 months and above. From 12 to 18 months, they can explore striking and sound with adult assistance; from 18 to 24 months, it encourages active striking and rhythm imitation; and from 2 years old, they can try simple melody creation. According toHong Kong Department of Health Child Development GuidelinesFor 1-year-olds and 2-year-olds, toys should emphasize sensory exploration and fine motor skills. The xylophone is an ideal tool for early music education.
How does the rainbow xylophone help with training the small hand muscles?
Children will repeatedly use wrist stability, finger grip, and forearm control while holding, striking, and controlling the force of the stick. These fine motor skills help build the foundation of hand muscles, preparing them for tasks that require hand control, such as holding a pencil to draw or using scissors. According toHong Kong Department of Health Small Muscle Development GuidelinesTapping activities are crucial for the fine motor development of children aged 1-2 years.
Can a xylophone be used as a Montessori toy?
The xylophone aligns with the sensory education philosophy of Montessori toys, supporting self-exploration, repetitive practice, and multi-sensory learning. Children can explore pitch variations by striking different keys, establishing auditory recognition and causal relationships, while cultivating concentration and independent learning skills. In a Montessori environment, the xylophone can serve as a sensory teaching tool for young children to freely explore music.
How to use a xylophone for early music education?
The xylophone is an ideal tool for musical enlightenment. Parents can start with simple rhythms, demonstrating the repeated strikes of "dong dong dong" for children to imitate. As they advance, they can play along with nursery rhyme rhythms or teach the concept of pitch with "high-low" notes. According toOrff Music Teaching MethodBy combining physical movements, sounds, and musical instruments, it can effectively inspire children's musical potential and creativity.
Can a xylophone be used as a teaching aid in kindergarten?
The xylophone is a common teaching tool in kindergartens, especially suitable for music corners and Orff music classes. Teachers can arrange group rhythm games, take turns playing, or create sound effects in conjunction with storylines, allowing children to learn cooperation, turn-taking, and musical expression through play. Its sturdy design and easy-to-clean features make it very suitable for classroom environments.
How can we expand the ways to play the xylophone to improve learning outcomes?
You can design a "Color-Pitch-Rhythm" three-step game: first, let the children recognize the colors of the rainbow, then tap the corresponding colors to listen to the pitch differences, and finally play along with simple nursery rhymes. It can also be combined with other educational toys such as rhythm cards and pictorial cards, or paired with body movements to integrate visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning, enhancing the effectiveness of multi-sensory learning.
Is a xylophone a STEM toy?
The xylophone belongs to the "A" (Art) in STEAM toys, but it also encompasses elements of science (principles of sound and vibration) and mathematics (scale ordering and rhythmic patterns). Children explore pitch, volume, and tempo through striking, which can cultivate observation skills, logical thinking, and creativity, making it an important artistic enlightenment tool among STEM toys.
How are the materials and safety guarantees?
The product uses FSC-certified wood and non-toxic water-based paint, meeting international toy safety standards.Hong Kong Customs Toy Safety GuidelinesThe wooden body surface is smooth and free of burrs, and the metal keys are stable and do not fall off. It is recommended to use under adult supervision and to store the mallets properly to avoid accidental swallowing by children under 3 years old.
How to clean and maintain a xylophone?
Gently wipe the wooden surfaces and keys with a slightly damp cloth daily and let them air dry. Avoid soaking, exposure to sunlight, or using chemical cleaners. Keep the storage dry and ventilated, and place the mallets in the storage space to prevent loss or damage. Regularly check if the keys are secure to ensure safe use.
Is the xylophone suitable to be paired with other children's toys?
The xylophone can be combined with rhythmic instruments (such as rattles and tambourines) for small family concerts. It can also be paired with music flashcards, movement games, or role-playing to increase the variety of play. When combined with other children's toys like educational toys and building blocks, themed games (such as "Sounds of the Construction Site") can be designed to enrich imagination and creativity.
Summarize
Hape Rainbow Xylophone is a high-quality toy designed for babies aged 12 months and above, serving as an excellent choice for 1-year-old and 2-year-old toys. Through simple striking actions, it effectively promotes fine motor skills training and musical sensory development. The product meets international safety standards and is made from FSC-certified wood and non-toxic water-based paint, making it an ideal choice as a bb toy, children's toy, and kindergarten teaching aid. It is also a perfect option for Montessori toys and educational toys.
Whether it's family music time or Orff music teaching applications, this xylophone can effectively enhance children's hand-eye coordination, musical rhythm sense, and creative expression abilities, laying a solid foundation for future engagement with more complex music learning and artistic creation. In line with the trends in early childhood education development in Hong Kong, it allows babies to explore in the rainbow notes and grow through exploration.
