What’s on your gift list for the sweet kiddos under the age of 7 years old? (Besides Kindermusik classes, of course!) Maybe you’re actually feeling a little stumped or even overwhelmed. It happens to the best of us this time of year when it comes to gift giving, especially when choosing gifts for kids.

As Kindermusik educators, we happen to know a little something about what makes kids tick and best of all, what makes their faces light up! Here are a few of our favorite recommendations in the “Instruments and Props” categories that are sure to bring a huge smile to that special little someone’s face.

Inspiring Instruments

We love the Remo Floor Tom for all ages.  It’s colorful, durable, and not too hard on the ears.

Older kids will love exploring lots of sounds and rhythms on this unique Wood Tone/Slit Drum.

The Baby Band Instrument Set is a fun 4-piece set that will have your little one tapping and jingling away!

This Mini Orchestra set is so adorable, you’ll want to sit on the floor and play-along with your child’s favorite Kindermusik songs too!

For your older creative genius, how about this Saxo-Flute?  They build it then play it… and then take it apart all over again!

Who wouldn’t be impressed with this kid-friendly, eco-friendly Musical Band sized just perfectly for your pint-sized drummer?

Playful Props

Any kid will go crazy over a Bilibo!  (And yes, they can double as a sled in the winter and a beach toy in the summer.)

Kids of all ages love the sound and endless creative possibilities of a classic kids’ toy, pop beads.

Gertie Balls are great for happy, squishy indoor play too that usually doesn’t do too much damage if it gets hurled in the living room.

Sensory Balls are perfect for rolling, bouncing, exploring, and yes, slobbering on especially if you’re under the age of 1 and still working on cutting those teeth.

Kindermusik’s light and floaty scarves make great gift wrap and once unwrapped, also foster a delightful game of peek-a-boo or magical scarf dancing.

Fun for the whole family!  This colorful, 6-foot parachute brings everyone in on the movement, play, circle dancing, oversized peek-a-boo, and more.  (A smaller version of what your Kindermusik educator might use in her classes!)

Happy shopping, gifting, and enjoying the smiles! Shared by Theresa Case who has an award-winning Kindermusik program at Piano Central Studios in Greenville, South Carolina.