Musical toys have always been
popular with kids as it is a great opportunity to make some noise and have fun
at the same time, but in recent years they have become more popular and more
evolved, leading to a new surge of musical toys which are not only fun, but
educational too!
An interest in music from a young
age has been scientifically proven to have big advantages for children’s
growing brains, and help to develop both listening and speaking skills. Music
gives the brain a new way to interpret what you are hearing and this can
develop the skill needed to process not just what other people are saying but
also the way in which they are saying it. Children with a keen interest in
music, and who learn to play and get involved in it, can develop faster
socially than those who don’t - and it’s a lot of fun to do as well!
Children's musical toys are one step before
actually learning to play an instrument but still give children the chance to
understand and appreciate music. With the popularity of tv shows like the
X-factor and Britain’s Got Talent, kids are becoming more and more interested
in the music industry and the toy industry has not been slow to realise this.
Video games are great for
developing musical skills and games like Rock Band or Singstar give you points
based on learning a series of chords or having fast reflexes. The musical
aspect to it actually makes the game easier and children should soon learn that
if they actually listen to the music the game gets easier and they stand more
of a chance of improving their score. Not only this but because the games look
great and have a somewhat futuristic aspect to them, they go down great with
older children as well as little ones.
