Oh gears gears gears! Very loud but loved the creativity with them...you could help him at first. Years and years of play with them.

Second from me about getting good quality instruments we had one Congo and one bongo set that weren't toy quality but better. I think from West music (or something like that). Then other rhythm stuff.

Pattern blocks were a hit here too...still have them and once in a while the 10 year old will play with them.


Sidewalk chalk.