Parents, teachers and caregivers can help bring music into their kids' lives with a variety of fun and easy activities presented by Sesame Workshop and NAMM-International Music Products Association.

The Music Zone website at SesameStreet.com is full of interactive ways to make music with kids, parents—and your favorite Muppet friends. Sesame Street Music Works also includes an award-winning video; supplies are currently exhausted due to its popularity, but new copies will be available soon. Click below to see a two-minute video excerpt from Music Works Wonders (¡Maravillas Musicales!)

Sample activities

Before exploring the Music Zone website, you may want to try these activities with your child for some instant musical fun!

Words to Sing By

Try making up new words to a simple song and help children to do the same. They might make funny rhymes, include their own names, use silly sounds, or tell a whole new story. And remember, every time you sing a favorite song, your child can learn new words!

Drumming Dialogue

Encourage children to create their own drum rhythms and patterns that you can copy. Then ask children to copy you. Start with just a few beats and add a beat or change the pattern each time. Invite children to count the beats!