This is a glockenspiel. Better know as a xylophone. Montessori is all about "real" instruments. One reason is they sound a million times better. I found this at a resale store. I take it out only when I can sit with C and we tap it together. (He mostly wants to put the sticks in his mouth at 12 months. He tries to imitate me tapping the keys but can't quite hold the sticks correctly in order to make the sounds.) I love the sounds it makes. When he is able to play it on his own I won't mind how long he bangs on it. To be honest...I like playing with it myself.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Toddler Activities
This is a glockenspiel. Better know as a xylophone. Montessori is all about "real" instruments. One reason is they sound a million times better. I found this at a resale store. I take it out only when I can sit with C and we tap it together. (He mostly wants to put the sticks in his mouth at 12 months. He tries to imitate me tapping the keys but can't quite hold the sticks correctly in order to make the sounds.) I love the sounds it makes. When he is able to play it on his own I won't mind how long he bangs on it. To be honest...I like playing with it myself.
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