Gift ideas · for a Performer
Gifts for kids who love to sing, dance and perform
Performers want an audience, even if it's the dog. Good gifts give them a stage, a sound and a reason to put on a show.
Skip: Toys that play the music for them. Performers want to make the sound, not press a button.
Not sure they're a Performer? Take the quiz.
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For the kid who sings all day
Four picks, ages 4 to 12.
- 1Ages 4 to 6A kids' microphone with a speakerOur pick: Singing Machine Party Machine MicEvery song becomes a concert. Find it
- 2Ages 7 to 9A ukuleleOur pick: Kala KA-15S soprano ukuleleSmall, not expensive, and a few chords go a long way. Find it
- 3Ages 10 to 12A USB microphoneOur pick: RØDE NT-USB MiniSongs, podcasts and voiceovers with real sound. Find it
- 4Ages 7 to 9A keyboard with headphonesOur pick: Casio Casiotone CT-S200, 61 keysThe headphones are for you. Find it
Product photos: Singing Machine, Kala, RØDE, Casio.
Ages 4 to 6
- 1A magic kit with easy tricksOur pick: Fantasma Most Incredible Show magic setOne good trick means a show for every visitor. Find it
- 2A kids' keyboardOur pick: Casio SA-51 mini keyboardPress a key and hear a song right away. Find it
- 3A kids' microphone with a speakerOur pick: Singing Machine Party Machine MicEvery song becomes a concert. Find it
- 4A costume boxShows need costumes, and a mixed box works for any show. Find one
- 5Simple instrumentsOur pick: Melissa & Doug Band-in-a-BoxA tambourine, shakers and a triangle make a whole band. Find it
- 6A flashlight spotlight and a sheet curtainOur pick: Mini Maglite LED, 2 AAThe living room becomes a stage. Find it
One we made ourselves
Ages 7 to 9
- 1A ukuleleOur pick: Kala KA-15S soprano ukuleleSmall, not expensive, and a few chords go a long way. Find it
- 2A Bluetooth speaker with a microphoneOur pick: Singing Machine Cube StudioKaraoke at home. Find it
- 3A keyboard with headphonesOur pick: Casio Casiotone CT-S200, 61 keysThe headphones are for you. Find it
- 4A dance class or a dance video gameOur pick: Just Dance 2026 Edition, SwitchSomewhere to learn real moves. Find it
Ages 10 to 12
- 1A USB microphoneOur pick: RØDE NT-USB MiniSongs, podcasts and voiceovers with real sound. Find it
- 2A beginner guitarOur pick: Córdoba Protégé C1M, 3/4 sizeA three-quarter size guitar and free video lessons go a long way. Find it
- 3A phone stand and a small lightOur pick: UBeesize 10-inch ring light with tripodFor making videos of their act. Find it
- 4Tickets to a local kids' theater showSeeing kids their age on stage is a big push.
- 5A magic set with a real how-to bookOur pick: Fantasma Most Incredible Show magic setA show they can do anywhere. Find it
Free, and on the tablet you already have
Sparkle Mic lets a kid pick a beat, sing over it, add effects and send the song to grandma. No account, and songs stay on your device. We made it with a 5 year old who sings all day.
Things to do near you
Gifts are one way in. Camps, leagues, classes and weekend events that fit a Performer are another. Tell us where you are and we'll email when there's a good one close by. About once a month.
Not sure this is your kid?
This list is for a Performer: play is better with an audience. Most kids are a mix of two Play Types, so the quiz is the quickest way to know which lists to use.
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