Making Music in October

A couple parents mentioned today the idea of getting musical instruments as gifts for children's holiday presents - great idea! In addition to the props and instruments we use in class (many of which can be found at westmusic.com), consider small keyboards with various sounds and beats; small music players (my mom got one for our daughter that plays little Sesame Street tunes - she loves it because she can control it herself); and recordings (see another post on recording ideas). Remember some of the best toys are homemade - designate a crate of music toys and add oatmeal containers and wooden spoons, empty paper towel rolls, etc.