Musical Whale Fountain
Make water play magical with this wonderful musical whale fountain! Choose between watching the fountains dance to music or play each whale like the keys of a piano! Simply stick to the bottom of the water tray with the attached suction cup. See if you can play some of your favourite tunes by pressing down on the whales. Musical whale fountain. Watch the water spray from the whale’s dance to the music or press down on the whales to play them like piano keys. When you play one whale, its fountain will stop and the fountains of the other keys will get stronger. Sticks to the bottom of the bath with an attached suction cup. Wonderful for encouraging musical development. Requires 4 x AA batteries (not included) Measures 15 x 28 x 22cm. Suitable for 18 months+.
Key Educational Benefits:
- Sound exploration: Children can press the whales like piano keys, helping them understand cause and effect in sound production.
- Rhythm and melody: The dancing fountains respond to music, encouraging children to notice patterns and rhythms.
- Early pitch recognition: Playing different whales introduces basic pitch differences, laying the foundation for musical ear development.
- Cause and effect: Pressing a whale changes the fountain behaviour, helping children grasp action-reaction relationships.
- Problem-solving: Trying to play familiar tunes encourages experimentation and memory recall.
- Pattern recognition: Observing how fountains react to music or touch helps children identify visual and auditory patterns.
- Finger strength and coordination: Pressing individual whales helps develop finger dexterity.
- Hand-eye coordination: Aligning hand movements with visual and auditory feedback strengthens coordination.
- Children can experiment with creating their own tunes or rhythms, fostering imagination and self-expression.