{"product_id":"maraca-wand","title":"Maraca Wand","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maraca Wand is perfect for baby's grip, offering a safe and engaging first instrument for little hands. Designed with a flexible stem, it bends gently when baby hits or drops the toy, helping to protect curious hands and faces during enthusiastic play. The two textured balls on both ends provide soft rattling sounds that help develop both the sense of touch and hearing, inviting babies to shake, squeeze, roll and explore. As they grasp and move the wand, babies discover different textures and gentle vibrations, supporting early sensory awareness and fine motor development. The soft rattles encourage listening and sound discrimination, laying the foundations for auditory and musical skills. The Maraca Wand also supports discovery, prompting children to explore how their actions create sounds and movement, and helping them become more aware of and engaged with their environment. Compact, lightweight and easy to hold, it is ideal for tummy time, floor play or on-the-go entertainment in prams and car seats. With its thoughtful design and baby-safe proportions, the Maraca Wand is a beautiful addition to any baby room, music basket or sensory collection from birth onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStimulates the sense of touch as babies explore different textures on the two balls and flexible stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports hearing and early musical awareness through soft rattling sounds that respond to baby's movements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages fine motor development and hand-eye coordination as babies grasp, shake and reach for the wand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes discovery learning and simple cause and effect as children notice how their actions change the sounds and movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude in a baby or toddler music basket for gentle sound exploration during group singing or rhyme time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse during tummy time to encourage reaching, tracking and rolling as babies follow the wand's movement and sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce simple language such as \"shake\" , \"soft\" , \"loud\" , \"fast\"  and \"slow\"  while children experiment with different ways of playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with scarves, soft drums or other shakers to create a calming sensory music corner for infants and younger toddlers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0 months+, always under adult supervision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 5cm (W) x 5cm (L) x 17cm (H) (2\" x 2\" x 6‚ ¾\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo textured balls with soft rattling sounds and a flexible stem designed for safe gripping, hitting and dropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect regularly for wear or damage and discontinue use if any part becomes cracked, loose or excessively worn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939015692401,"sku":"BE00661","price":21.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/be00661_maraca-wand_v1_3.jpg?v=1768371266","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/maraca-wand","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}