Musical toys, which include anything from recorders and tambourines to sing-along recordings of children’s songs, can positively affect many different aspects of a child’s life. Research from the M.I.N.D. Institute shows a direct correlation between learning music and an improved understanding of spatial-temporal reasoning, which correlates to math skills. Not only does playing an instrument tend to stimulate the mind and lead to better academic performance, it also helps kids express themselves creatively. Since music education isn’t a major part of every school’s curriculum, it’s important for parents to take the initiative in introducing music as a part of their children’s lives. The vital importance of music is evidenced by reports showing that the schools with the highest academic marks in the United States spend 20-30% of the day teaching the arts, with a special emphasis on music.

!Soundz Digital Drum Pad Get the complete sound of a full drum set with this six-pad digital drum pad.	!Soundz Digital Air Stix Jam to your favorite music by playing these portable sticks in the air.
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Music is a great vehicle for driving kids towards a love of learning because it such an engrossing realm of the arts. Music is present in almost every aspect of daily life, including other artistic areas, such as film and television. After beginning to learn a bit about how music is made, children can dissect the songs that they hear throughout the day. Taking a strong interest in music shows kids how to analyze larger concepts by breaking them down to their individual parts, though they never feel like they’re being forced to learn a “subject”, which is a term that causes most kids to lose interest quickly. The !Soundz Digital Drum Pad is a great example of a musical toy that teaches kids about music without making them feel like they’re “learning”. Kids love to bang on things but full drum sets are bulky and exceptionally noisy. With the !Soundz Digital Drum Pad, kids can quietly learn about rhythm and drumming basics while playing along with their favorite compact discs or mp3s on their iPods. There is also an audio output for making home recordings, which can teach kids about the recording arts and using different kinds of computer software.