Vilac musical toys are also created to awaken passions! Discover the Vilac wooden tambourine, delicately illustrated by artist Sarah Betz-Cubeley, who will invite your little one on a musical and visual journey full of tenderness. Perfectly adapted to children from 3 years old, this tambourine becomes much more than a simple musical instrument: it transforms into a partner in sound discoveries, stimulating the creativity and curiosity of little ones from the earliest ages. Strengths: • Wooden toy • Instrument for introducing sounds and rhythms • Imitation toy – like the big ones! • Develops auditory skills • Stimulates creativity and expression • Contributes to the development of musical sensitivity • Improves fine motor skills Contents: • 1 wooden tambourine. Developing fine motor skills Our wooden tambourine is an excellent tool to help your child develop their fine motor skills. By holding the tambourine and striking it, the child learns to coordinate his movements, to use his fingers and wrists, which contributes to increasing hand dexterity. Manipulating the instrument – ​​by shaking or striking – allows him to refine his gestures and improve hand-eye coordination. This fun activity also strengthens the hand muscles, essential for future acquisitions, such as writing. Developing musical sensitivity and rhythmic sense Our wooden tambourine is a simple instrument, but ideal for introducing your little one to the world of music. By striking the tambourine, the child discovers different sounds and experiments with rhythms. Thus, he develops his rhythmic sense and the ability to distinguish sounds. Musical exploration with the tambourine also stimulates attention and concentration. By playing with sounds and vibrations, the child learns to synchronize his movements, which favors cognitive development and the ability to recognize and reproduce sound patterns. Stimulating creativity and expression This toy instrument is a wonderful way to stimulate creativity and personal expression. At this age, children love to explore and experiment with new ways of expressing themselves. By playing freely with the tambourine, the child will invent their own rhythms, have fun creating music and use their imagination. This type of creative expression increases self-confidence and encourages them to express themselves in a joyful and spontaneous way. The tambourine thus becomes an ideal companion that arouses their curiosity and joy of learning, helping them to open up to the world around them. A delicate universe This musical toy is beautifully illustrated by artist Sarah Betz. She joined the Vilac universe in 2023 and proposes a tender and poetic world. A talented illustrator, Sarah has never lost her childlike soul, close to nature, which continues to inspire her today. In 2013, he founded his illustration studio Cubeely in the charming Montmartre district of Paris. Recommended age: 3 years + Box dimensions: 15 x 15 x 4.5 cm Material: wood Brand: VILAC WARNING! Not recommended for children under 3 years. Contains small elements. Choking hazard Warning: Laboratory tested toy, in accordance with directive 2009/48/EC, suitable for children over 3 years of age.