Classroom and teaching supplies

Rhythm instruments and recorders for music class

Rhythm sticks, shakers and drums let a whole class play together; recorders and Boomwhackers are common next steps.

Products were taken from Lakeshore Learning's own category pages (checked Oct 2026), with prices and age labels read from the listing; prices are approximate and change with sales. Checked 2026-10-25. Nobody paid to be here. The buy links are plain search links, not affiliate links, so Peabody earns nothing from them.

Rhythm Stick Activity Kit
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-8
Sticks with a guide.
Watch for: About $49.99, Oct 2026.
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Rhythm Sticks - Pair
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-8
A pair of sticks.
Watch for: About $7.99, Oct 2026.
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Egg Shakers - Set of 12
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-8
Shakers in egg shape.
Watch for: About $24.99, Oct 2026. Small pieces; check the age label on the product page and keep away from under-3s.
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Heavy-Duty Tambourines - Set of 4
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-10
Sturdy tambourines.
Watch for: About $39.99, Oct 2026.
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Heavy-Duty Drums - Set of 4
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-10
Drums.
Watch for: About $49.99, Oct 2026.
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True Tone Xylophone
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-12
Tuned bars.
Watch for: About $26.99, Oct 2026.
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True Tone Hand Bells
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-12
Tuned bells.
Watch for: About $69.99, Oct 2026.
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10-Player Rhythm Set
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-10
A class set of rhythm instruments.
Watch for: About $79.99, Oct 2026.
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30-Player Rhythm Set
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-10
A set for 30 children.
Watch for: About $279, Oct 2026.
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Learn to Play! Light-Up Ukulele
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 5-10
A ukulele with light cues.
Watch for: About $49.99, Oct 2026.
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Boomwhackers
Boomwhackers · Ages 4-18
Colour-coded tuned tubes struck on a hand or knee; a staple of elementary music.
Watch for: See the maker's page for sets and prices.
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Rhythm Band Instruments
Rhythm Band Instruments · Ages 3-14
A long-time school-instruments supplier.
Watch for: Browse the shop for current items.
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Yamaha recorder guide
Yamaha · Ages 7-14
Yamaha's guide to recorders, widely used as a first instrument in elementary music.
Watch for: A guide, not a store page; look for the soprano recorder.
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