## Making Musical Toys for Preschoolers

Making musical toys for preschoolers is a way to help them have fun and relax after stressful school hours. So, what are musical toys for preschoolers? Is it difficult to make DIY musical toys for kids? Let’s explore this topic with AVAKids!

### 1. Benefits of Musical Toys for Preschoolers

How to make musical toys for preschoolers that mothers should know

According to experts, letting children play musical instruments at a young age will **help them become intelligent, agile, and increase their IQ**. In addition, musical toys also help improve memory and form the habit of appreciating melodies in familiar songs.

Musical toys enhance children’s ability to explore and learn. At the same time, they promote the development of essential skills such as:

* Grasping
* Shaking objects
* Recognizing colors

Furthermore, playing musical instruments helps children form basic habits, connect with people, become confident, and develop emotional intelligence.

In particular, musical toys will help children **improve their motor skills** regularly. Therefore, it can be said that musical toys are the starting point in the journey of enhancing children’s artistic perception.

### 2. How to Make Super Cute Musical Toys for Preschoolers

Musical toys will help children feel more enthusiastic about learning new skills. Here, AVAKids will share some tips for parents on how to make musical toys for preschoolers. Please read on.

#### Making a Guitar for Children

How to make musical toys for preschoolers that mothers should know

The first musical toy that AVAKids would like to introduce is the guitar.

**Materials:**

* Cardboard
* Rubber bands
* Paper glue
* Scissors
* Colored markers
* Decal paper

**Instructions:**

* **Step 1: Make the guitar body.** Draw the guitar shape on the cardboard. Then, create a round hole on the body. Finally, cut out the guitar shape (cut multiple pieces depending on the desired thickness).

* **Step 2: Glue the guitar body.** Use paper glue to stick the pieces cut in step one together to form a complete body.

* **Step 3: Make the string posts.** Cut two small bamboo sticks slightly longer than the diameter of the hole in the body. Glue one stick below the hole to act as the bridge, and place the other at the head of the guitar.

* **Step 4: Make holes for the strings.** Punch four holes below the bridge, ensuring they are equally spaced to prevent the strings from being uneven.

* **Step 5: String the guitar.** Use staples to secure the rubber bands to the holes. Make sure to stretch and adjust the bands so they are even.

* **Step 6: Glue the back to complete the guitar. Finally, don’t forget to decorate the guitar according to your child’s preferences!**

#### Making a Drum for Preschoolers

A rice drum is a simple way to make toys for preschoolers

The next musical toy AVAKids will introduce is the drum.

**Materials:**

* A balloon
* An old pot
* Wooden sticks
* Colored paper
* Scissors
* Wooden dowel
* Tape

**Instructions:**

* **Step 1:** Depending on the size of the pot’s bottom, choose a balloon of appropriate size. Typically, a 60cm balloon will fit a 20-30cm pot. Cut off the balloon’s neck.
* **Step 2:** Decorate the drum with colored paper. Stretch the balloon over the pot’s opening.
* **Step 3:** Secure the balloon to the pot with tape.
* **Step 4:** Use the wooden dowel as a drumstick.

This colorful drum will be a toy that promises to bring your child many exciting experiences. So, make this musical toy for your preschooler right away!

#### Making a Hand Shaker

A hand shaker is a simple way to make musical toys for preschoolers

To make this musical toy for preschoolers, you will need the following materials:

* Cardboard tube (about 8cm in diameter)
* Paper straw
* Cardboard (1 sheet)
* Decorative tape
* Ribbon
* Wooden beads
* Hot glue gun or craft glue

**Instructions:**

* **Step 1:** Make a hole in the bottom of the cardboard tube (where the straw handle will go). Then, make a hole on both sides of the tube, in the middle (where the beads will be attached). Insert the straw into the bottom opening. Cut a ribbon about 15cm long. Tie a knot on one end of the ribbon. Glue the ribbon to one of the holes on the side of the tube and repeat for the other side. Measure and cut circles of about 8cm from the cardboard sheet.
* **Step 2:** Measure, cut, and stick decorative tape onto the surface of the shaker. Choose two wooden beads, then string the chosen wooden beads through the ribbon and tie a knot. Secure the beads in place with glue.

Now you’ve completed the steps to make a hand shaker musical toy for preschoolers, and your child will surely love this new toy.

#### Making a Pan Flute for Children

The last toy on our list of musical toys for preschoolers is the Pan flute.

**Materials:**

* Paper straws (can choose blue or pink)
* Colored string (blue or pink)
* Yellow feathers
* Decorative tape roll
* Scissors
* Glue

**Instructions:**

* **Step 1:** Take 15 straws and cut them as follows: Cut the first straw at about 10cm, gradually increasing by 0.5cm for the following straws. For example, the second straw will be 10.5cm, the third straw will be 11cm, and the last straw will be 17cm.
* **Step 2:** Glue the straws together by applying glue between each straw and waiting for it to dry.
* **Step 3:** Cut the ribbon to about 50cm in length. Glue one end of the string between the first and second straw, and between the second to last and the last straw.
* **Step 4:** Apply glue to the yellow feathers and then glue the string onto them. Secure and complete the Pan flute by wrapping a piece of decorative tape around the straws.

Now you have completed this DIY musical toy for your child. Surely your little one will be delighted with this lovely Pan flute.

Making musical toys for preschoolers is a very meaningful activity for parents. We hope that the sharing about DIY musical toys for kids above will support parents in the process of creating musical instruments for their beloved children. AVAKids wishes you success!

_In addition to making musical toys, you can also guide your child in making some paper toys like grasshoppers, lion dances, etc., to make them more excited._

**Compiled by Thuy Trang**