More than drumming

More than drumming

26.05.2025

Early childhood is a crucial phase in a child's life. During this time, the foundations for cognitive, emotional and social skills are laid. Two particularly important elements that can have a positive influence on this development are music and movement.

With beleduc's wide range of educational games from theMusic & Rhythm section, children can get creative by playing their first melodies or tapping, clapping or rattling rhythms. This supports children's motor and emotional development and promotes concentration and patience.

Two children drumming with rhythm instruments from beleduc
Making music together promotes dialogue between children and is fun.

Self-confidence increases with this rhythm

Rhythmic games can support language development and promote motor skills at the same time. So that several children can play a rhythm instrument at the same time, beleduc offers rhythm sets for groups.

Children's cajons from baff by beleduc offer fine motor skills challenges that help children grow. They perceive themselves as part of a group in a new way, can join in or consciously drum against the beat. This strengthens self-confidence and gives children a sense of self-efficacy.

An educator drums with four children on cajons from baff by beleduc
On the cajons, get set, go. Drumming is great fun together.

Regulating emotions with music

Music has a unique ability to stimulate the brain and promote cognitive development. Studies have shown that children who regularly listen to music or make music have better language development and a higher level of creativity.

Playing your first melodies without sheet music is possible with the ‘Let's play’ melody box . Well-known children's songs can be played, but own melodies can also be invented . Music also plays an important role in emotional development. It can help express and process feelings and offers children a way to regulate their emotions in a healthy way.

An adult plays with two children on the ‘Let's Play’ melody box
Make music without sheet music? You can with the ‘Let's Play’ melody box.

Feel the rhythm, not just hear it

Expressions such as ‘having rhythm in your blood’ or ‘being moved by music’ show us that rhythm has something to do with the body. Children perceive themselves in space and time through music.

Games with instruments:

  • Children listen carefully and distribute the instruments around the room (a drum corner, a bell corner, etc.)
  • Carefully sprinkle the floor drum with sand and observe what happens when you drum
  • Build and design your own rattle with the craft kit from beleduc

These beleduc educational toys support the early development of children with music and movement:

21024
Melody Box "Let's Play"
Playing simply first melodies with fun!
13086
baff Craft Rattle, single
Sounds good and is self-made
13070
baff Kids Cajon 38 cm orange
Sounds and looks great!
13075
baff Kids Cajon 30 cm wood
Sounds and looks great!
13084
baff Craft Cajon "Pappe-la-Papp" 45 cm
Sounds good and is self-made
13074
baff Kids Cajon 30 cm green
Sounds and looks great!
13092
baff Cajon Exercise Book "Beatbook"
Learn to drum without sheet music
The text first appeared on the blog ‘spielen und lernen’ (external link).