Wind Chime – Early Years
£4.90 exc VAT
£5.88 inc VAT
RRP £5.39 exc VAT
Age 3 - 18+
- Instruments 1
- Players 1
- L 17cm x W 1cm x H 20cm
- Stock: 303
Wind chimes for Early Years are sensory instruments designed to engage young children’s listening skills and sensory play. These easy-to-hold chimes produce a soft, tinkling sound that calms and supports motor development. They are ideal for use in early years classrooms, promoting sensory exploration and environmental awareness.
Wind Chimes for Early Years: Sensory Play for Development
Wind chimes for Early Years provide a delightful, gentle sound that enhances sensory play and early learning. These chimes are perfect for young children as they stimulate listening skills, improve motor coordination, and introduce them to rhythm. With their calming sound, they are often used in both individual and group activities within schools and early education centers.
Made from lightweight materials, the wind chimes are easy for children to hold and play. As a hands-on, interactive instrument, they support the development of fine motor skills through simple actions like tapping and stroking. When hung outside, they provide an opportunity for children to explore natural sounds and movements, making them great for connecting with the environment.
These chimes also support various aspects of child development, including social, emotional, and cognitive growth. By engaging with the sound and motion, children gain a deeper understanding of cause and effect, while also benefiting from the calming and reflective experience these instruments offer.
Key Benefits of Wind Chimes for Early Years:
Sensory and/or Physical Needs
- Stimulate sensory perception through sound.
- Enhance coordination and fine motor skills via tapping and stroking.
- Produce a calming sound, ideal for physical engagement with the environment.
Social, Emotional, and Mental Health
- Provide soothing tones that help stabilize emotions and promote relaxation.
- Offer a peaceful, reflective experience, perfect for individual quiet time or group activities.
- Encourage social skills through shared experiences, turn-taking, and cooperative play.
Communication and Interaction
- Foster communication skills as children listen, respond, and collaborate while playing.
- Teach timing, listening, and coordination in group settings.
- Encourage cooperation and sharing during joint play and music sessions.
Cognition and Learning
- Introduce children to concepts like sound, movement, and cause and effect.
- Promote problem-solving and critical thinking as children understand how their actions influence sound.
- Help link sensory input with physical responses, enhancing cognitive development.
Please note that our products are musical instruments, not toys, and should always be used under the supervision of responsible educationalists and carers and not left with children under 3 years of age to play with by themselves. Please always follow our simple “Good Practice” guidelines.
N.B. For Early Years settings:
When you purchase this product you get free access to a wide range of downloadable Early Years teaching resources. Please visit our Early Years Resources page to see the range – free resources have a purple “FREE” label alongside. Please note that our products are musical instruments, not toys, and should always be used under the supervision of responsible educationalists and carers and not left with children under 3 years of age to play with by themselves. Please always follow our simple “Good Practice” guidelines.
For SEN settings:
When you purchase this product you get free access to a wide range of downloadable SEND teaching resources. Please visit our SEND resources page to see the range – free resources have a purple “FREE” label alongside.
The EAN of this product is 5060344030977
Frequently Asked Questions:
What Are Wind Chimes for Early Years Used For?
Wind chimes help develop sensory and listening skills, coordination, and social interaction. They are often used to calm children and promote learning through sound.
What Materials Are Wind Chimes for Early Years Made From?
These wind chimes are typically made from lightweight materials like plastic or wood, designed for easy handling and safe use by young children.
Are Wind Chimes Safe for Young Children?
Yes, wind chimes for Early Years are safe for young children, with no sharp edges and lightweight design, making them ideal for interactive play in educational settings.
Product Information
How to Play
Hold and shake or use a finger to gently slide along all of the chimes. It is fine as well to use a small beater, stick or even a teaspoon to make sounds on it.
You can also hang this wind chime to let it play itself.
Delivery
We work with a small number of specialist logistic companies to deliver your order quickly and economically. The delivery method varies, depending on your location and the size of the order, as follows:
UK Locations
Orders up to 5kg – Courier 2 to 3 working day delivery. This would typically include books, smaller instruments, percussion baskets and djembes up to 40cm.
Orders over 5kg – Courier, next working day delivery. Most orders are sent this way.
Large orders – Pallet service, 3 to 5 working day delivery. Used for large orders and those with more fragile contents.
Please note:
- Above timings are from dispatch date. Time from placing your order will usually be one or two days longer, depending on the order and destination.
- Delivery to offshore or Highland addresses may take longer and may cost more than to UK mainland addresses and we’ll quote and agree the costs with you in advance. Please note that in these cases it’s fine to go ahead and place your order, and there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you.
- For some destinations, where a courier service isn’t available, we may send by Royal Mail instead.
International Locations
Orders weighing less than 1kg and not too bulky – Post Office Airmail. This would include books and smaller percussion instruments.
Orders weighing more than about 1kg and large orders – international courier or pallet service. We’ll obtain competitive quotes and agree these with you in advance.
Please note that it’s fine to go ahead and place your international order prior to confirming shipping costs, and that there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you. Payment for international orders, including shipping costs, is required before dispatch of the goods.
Returns
Please let us know straight away if anything arrives damaged or otherwise in a substandard condition and we’ll be happy to replace it, refund the cost or provide you with an alternative product to your satisfaction. Speed is of the essence here as most courier companies will only accept responsibility for damage in transit if the damage is reported within 24 hours of delivery.
In the event of damage, please take photographs, including any damage to the packaging, and email these to us ASAP.
Similarly, if an instrument develops a fault within 12 months of purchase in the course of normal use (though excluding fair wear and tear), please let us know, and we’ll replace it or refund the cost. It’s also very helpful for us to see photos of the issue as this gives us solid information for changing the design, the production method or the packing materials.
But please do contact us before returning any damaged or substandard items. Once we’ve approved their return, please send to: Drums for Schools Limited, 21 Shaftesbury Avenue, Burton Joyce NG14 5GL
We really appreciate your feedback in the case of faults (or if you think an instrument could be improved in any way) and we take all such feedback very seriously indeed.