The Latin-American Guiro is traditionally made of an open-ended hollow gourd with parallell notches carved into it. This 15"L Guiro produces the authentic ratchet-like sound. Play it by using the included wooden stick to rub along the notches. Ages 3-6
ECERS-R: Music/movement 3.1 - Some music materials accessible for children's use (Ex. simple instruments; music toys; tape player with tapes).
ECERS-R: Music/movement 5.2 - Various types of music are used with the children (Ex. classical and popular music; music characteristic of different cultures; some songs sung in different languages).
ECERS-R: Promoting acceptance of diversity 3.1 - Some racial and cultural diversity visible in materials (Ex. multi-racial or multi-cultural dolls, books, or bulletin board pictures, music tapes from many cultures; in bilingual areas some materials accessible in children's primary language).