The ukulele is one of the best instruments for younger students because of its size and simplicity. Soprano ukuleles — the smallest and most common — sit comfortably in the hands of children from about age six onwards, which makes them a great fit for primary and elementary classrooms from Year 1 or Grade 1 up through to Year 6 or Grade 6. With some adjustments, even younger students can begin exploring basic chord shapes and strumming.