The Musical Gift-Giving Guide
- Let's Play Music
- Nov 1, 2024
- 6 min read
Updated: Nov 29, 2025
It’s time to spread some musical cheer!
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift for the young music lover in your life, you’re in for a treat! There’s something truly special about gift-giving—it's a chance to show how much you care and inspire creativity. Whether they’re playing their first piano or dancing to their favorite tunes, a thoughtful musical gift can spark joy and make their season unforgettable.
In this guide, we’ll share a delightful array of musical gift ideas that will have them singing and smiling all season long. Let’s dive in and make this holiday or birthday one filled with harmony and happiness!
Here’s a simple list of gifts that will inspire joy and creativity in young music lovers.
For Ages 0 -4: ages 0-4
Lollipop Drum($7.50)
A colorful drum that’s easy for little hands to use. Kids will love making noise and exploring rhythms!
Sand Blocks ($6.99)
These sand blocks are perfect for young hands to explore rhythm and sound! Measuring 2.5 x 2.5 inches, they’re the ideal size for little ones to hold and play.
Maracas ($6)
Easy to shake, these maracas help develop motor skills and add a festive touch to playtime.
Frog Rasp($7.99)
A fun instrument that creates unique sounds, helping kids learn about rhythm while they play!
Singalong Storybooks ($9.99)
Choose from 15 different books! Each book includes an audio track to make story time interactive. Check out our "free download" section of the website for printable activity pages to go with each book.
Full Collection of Storybooks ($108)
Get a discounted bundle of singalong storybooks to expand your child’s musical library.
Tiny Percussionist Music Set from Toujours ($87)
This beautifully crafted wooden music set invites your little one into a world of sound, rhythm, and hands-on discovery. With seven real instruments and Montessori-inspired design, it encourages fine motor skills, independent play, and creativity like never before.
Mexican Guiro from Lakeshore Learning($14.99)
A colorful guiro that adds unique sounds and introduces kids to instruments from around the world.
Classical Music Books from JamJam Books ($18.95+)
These darling books will bring to life some of the best-loved classical music and take children on an interactive journey that will delight the eyes and ears. Each book consists of 6 beautiful illustrations and 6 corresponding musical pieces. All books feature excellent audio quality and musical segments from 20 to 35 seconds in length from the licensed recordings of world-famous orchestras.
This small drum is similar to our lollipop drum but has a carrying handle and a double-ended mallet, making it a crowd-pleaser for infants and toddlers.
Giant Playsilk from Sarah's Silks ($25-40)
Encourage open-ended play and movement with this Playsilk! This can be used as a parachute, a puppet show backdrop, and more musical fun.
Did your little ones love this song in their Sound Beginnings class? Listen along to our audio track and use these felt pieces to act out the story!
For Ages 4-10: ages 4-10
This age group is all about exploration and learning, and these gifts will make music-making exciting and interactive!
Designed to help students practice key naming, chords, scales, and more —all without making a sound! Perfect for on-the-go practice, fun games, or quiet reinforcement at home or in a classroom setting. Get a single panel or multiple that fit together to make a full-sized keyboard!
Our German-style recorders are classic instrument that’s easy to play, perfect for introducing kids to and music fundamentals. Get just the recorder instrument here.
Tone Bells ($39)
Colorful bells that help kids learn notes while having a blast. They can play along with their favorite songs!
8-Note Songbook ($10)
Choose between Let's Play Music 1st or 2nd year songbooks, featuring easy melodies that kids can play, making it a great way to practice their skills.
Jingle All the Way Bundle ($24.99)
A perfect stocking stuffer! Includes our Christmas 8-Note songbook (intended to be used with our 8-Note Tone Bells--sold separately), 2 wrist jingles, a set of rhythm sticks, and 3 audio download tracks to play along!
Magnetic and Dry Erase Staff Board ($24)
A double-sided, versatile tool for teaching music theory, kids can write notes and practice their compositions over and over. Shop magnet sets here.
Loog Kids Guitars ($92-140)
Designed for kids as young as 6 and good enough for pros. The Loog Pro Acoustic is a small, 3-string guitar, bundled with flashcards and free video lessons. With Loog, kids get to play songs from the very beginning, feeling rewarded and encouraged to keep on playing and learning.
This fun, colorful mini piano keyboard definitely will spark early music creativity! Featuring 32 keys and a two-and-a-half-octave scale, Eastar Kido mini piano has 12 tones and 20 nursery rhymes. Check out their website for an accompanying wooden stand!
Yoto Player ($63+)
These players are a great way for young kids to listen to their favorite tunes and class music without a phone! Simply program your mp3 files to a card or purchase a premade card from the Yoto website, insert the card in the player, and you're ready to go! See this post for more info on how you can program your cards with our music.
A must-have for any new musician. This is a classic that also looks nice up on your piano!
Wooden Rhythm Puzzles from Music Escapades ($62+)
This Rhythm Puzzle is a fun way to visualize how music rhythm fits mathematically together, similar to our paper rhythm cards used throughout the Let's Play Music curriculum.
For Music Teachers: teachers
Looking for the perfect gift for the music teacher in your life?
Here are some thoughtful and practical ideas that are sure to inspire and delight!
Teacher Magnetic/Dry Erase Staff Board ($59)
A versatile tool for any music classroom, this board makes lesson planning and demonstrations a breeze.
Class-Sized Vinyl Floor Staff ($120)
This heavy-duty vinyl mat makes music truly come alive in the classroom. Incorporating full-body learning is always a win!
Sing-Along Storybook Lessons ($120)
Looking for an easy way to incorporate music into your preschool or kindergarten classroom? Enjoy 96 playful, ready-to-teach lessons that blend literacy and music using our Sing-Along Storybooks and audio tracks. The best part? These lessons are written specifically for the non-musical teacher.
Composer Portraits ($20)
Add a touch of artistry to the classroom with beautifully designed portraits of famous composers. Perfect for decoration and inspiration!
LPM T-Shirts ($30+)
Show support for music education with stylish LPM T-shirts. They make great gifts for teachers and their students alike.
Class Sets of Instruments ($28+)
Gift a set of classroom instruments to enhance music lessons and encourage hands-on learning. Perfect for fostering creativity!
Streamers are great fun for dynamic movement activities and dance! Sold in sets of six with chiffon scarf or ribbon choices, drawstring storage bag included. Or buy them individually for your needs.
Stretchy Bands ($71)
18 foot circumference, (not stretched) multi-colored stretchy band. Ideal for groups of 12-15 adults or 15-20 children. Play circle games, learn steady beat, enjoy cooperation, learn prepositions such as in, out, over, under, on, off, etc. A wonderfully fun teaching tool! Made especially for Let's Play Music by Bear Paw Creek!
Explore unique music-themed cups and accessories from Musically Minted. These gifts add a personal touch to any teacher’s daily routine.
Discover the world of music with this beautifully designed set of four jigsaw puzzles, each featuring the four instrument families: Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion. Perfect for music lovers of all ages, this puzzle combines learning and fun, making it an ideal activity for families, classrooms, or solo puzzlers.
The double-sided Blank Staff with Bar Lines Roller Stamp makes it easy to provide a music staff whenever and wherever you need it!
Shop a huge selection of fun puppets to make your teaching extra-engaging for little ones!
As the holiday season approaches, it's the perfect time to share the gift of music!
Whether you're shopping for a young musician or a dedicated music teacher, these thoughtful gifts are sure to inspire joy and creativity. With each instrument or storybook, you’re helping to foster a love for music that lasts a lifetime.
So, let’s make this holiday season a joyful one! Check out these amazing items to spread some musical cheer! Happy gifting!
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