Music Shaker Instruments

Simple shakers and rattles for a first taste of rhythm and music.

Steps

1. Gather a few baby-safe shakers, rattles, or a small tambourine.
2. Sit facing your baby and shake one to a simple beat while singing a song.
3. Hand your baby their own shaker to try moving along with you.
4. Take turns being loud and quiet, fast and slow, to show cause and effect.

Notes

Following a beat is a big skill at this age — don’t worry about rhythm, just enjoy the sound together.