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Kids Shakers

Shop kids shakers, rattles, and maracas at West Music!

West Music believes it’s never too early to begin teaching your child the joys of music. Discover our collection of kids’ shakers and classroom instruments today, ideal for parents and educators looking to inspire their little musicians. Our selection of shakers, percussion instruments, bells, and maracas for children will have your little ones moving, learning, and expressing themselves. Moreover, all of our kids’ shakers are made with your youngster’s safety as a priority and indicate the appropriate age for use. As an added bonus, all of our kid’s maracas, bells, classroom instruments, and more are offered in fun colors, shapes, and sizes, ensuring your blossoming performers love these just as much as we do!

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Kids' Instrument Shakers

Kids' instrument shakers are essential to early music education, providing a fun and interactive way for children to explore rhythm, develop coordination, and engage their auditory senses. From the simple yet captivating egg shaker to the more elaborate tones of animal shakers, these instruments come in various shapes, sizes, and sounds, making them perfect for little hands and curious minds. By incorporating shakers into music education and play, we can offer children a diverse and enriching experience that nurtures their creativity, auditory skills, and love for music.

Egg Shakers for Young Children

Egg shakers are small, egg-shaped instruments filled with beads or other small items that create a soothing sound when shaken. Their compact size and light weight make them ideal for young children, teaching them about rhythm and sound while improving their grip strength and coordination. Due to their simplicity and the pleasant sound they produce, egg shakers are a staple in music classes and home play settings.

Music Shakers for Group Activities

Cylindrical or tube-shaped music shakers often offer a slightly more complex sound profile than egg shakers. They can be filled with various materials to produce different sounds, encouraging children to experiment with rhythm and tempo. Music shakers are excellent tools for group activities, where children can play together and explore the dynamics of ensemble performance.

Tube Shakers for Versatile Rhythms

Tube shakers are longer than traditional shakers and produce a distinct sound that resonates well in larger spaces. Their design allows for both shaking and tapping, providing a versatile rhythm-making approach. Tube shakers can be particularly effective in teaching children the nuances of soft and loud sounds and fast and slow tempos.

Maracas in Music Education

Maracas are a pair of shakers traditionally used in Latin American music but have become popular worldwide. Their bright colors and rich history provide an excellent opportunity to teach children about different cultures and the role of music in various societies. Playing maracas helps improve children's bilateral coordination and introduces them to play in collaboration with a partner or group.

Fruit Shaker Sets for Sensory Learning

One more fun alternative to maracas is fruit shaker sets, designed to resemble different fruits. These sets offer a visually stimulating and tactilely rich way to engage with music. These sets encourage children to make connections between shapes, colors, and sounds, enhancing their cognitive development. A fruit shaker set's variety of shapes and sizes also allows children to explore different grips and ways of creating sound, promoting the development of fine motor skills.

Green-Toned Animal Shakers

Green-toned animal shakers combine the educational benefits of shaker instruments with the appeal of animal designs. These shakers produce engaging sounds and stimulate children's imaginations and curiosity about the natural world. Animal shakers can introduce children to different animals and their sounds, making music education a more comprehensive sensory experience.

Author: Aaron Hansen