{"product_id":"ring-maraca","title":"Ring Maraca","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ring Maraca is perfect for baby's grip, offering a flexible, squishy ring that is safe for babies to hit and drop as they explore sound and movement. The rings make a gentle rattling sound while shaking which help enhance the sense of hearing and fine motor skill, inviting little ones to grasp, shake and experiment with different rhythms. The Ring Maraca is designed to support the sense of touch, allowing children to discover and explore their environment through their senses with different textures. It also nurtures the sense of hearing, making sounds that enable progress in auditory and musical faculties as babies begin to notice changes in volume, tempo and direction. As a discovery toy, it encourages children to go out to explore the world around them and be aware of and engaged with their environment, noticing how their actions cause sounds and movement. With its baby-friendly size of approximately 11cm (W) x 13cm (L) x 5.5cm (H), the Ring Maraca is easy for tiny hands to hold, turn and transfer from one hand to the other, helping build coordination and strength. Suitable from birth, this simple yet thoughtfully designed rattle makes a beautiful addition to baby rooms, music baskets and sensory play collections, supporting calm, curious and joyful early learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStimulates the sense of touch with a flexible, squishy ring and varied textures for babies to explore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances the sense of hearing as the rings make rattling sounds, supporting early auditory and musical development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as babies grasp, shake, pass and turn the Ring Maraca.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages early discovery learning and simple cause and effect as children learn that their movements create sounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to a baby music basket for gentle sound exploration during songs, rhymes and group time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse during tummy time or floor play to encourage reaching, rolling and visual tracking as babies follow the maraca's movement and sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce simple vocabulary such as \"shake\" , \"soft\" , \"loud\" , \"fast\"  and \"slow\"  while babies experiment with different ways of playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with scarves, soft drums and other shakers to create a calming sensory music corner in infant and toddler rooms.\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 11cm (W) x 13cm (L) x 5.5cm (H).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible, squishy ring design that is safe for babies to hit and drop, with rings that create a gentle rattling sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect regularly for any signs of wear, damage or loosening parts and discontinue use if any issues are detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939009368177,"sku":"BE00662","price":26.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/be00662_ring-maraca_v1_2.jpg?v=1768371263","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/ring-maraca","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}