At eha, we believe in building beautiful, sustainable environments that foster creativity. Turns out, setting the stage for music is easier than you think. It’s not about expensive instruments right out of the gate; it’s about making sound fun, accessible, and a natural part of their world—just like choosing sustainable pots and planters for their first gardening project. This Children’s Day, let’s skip the fluff and focus on some genuine ways to ignite music interest that lasts.

Make Some Noise: Fun Children’s Day Music Activities at Home

The best way to get kids hooked on music is to let them experiment. Forget the rigid music lessons for a second; focus on play. These Children’s Day music activities are easy to set up and use everyday items, aligning perfectly with the spirit of reuse and circular economy by repurposing items you already have.

1. The Kitchen Symphony: Upcycled Percussion

This is a classic for a reason. Instead of buying a new drum set, look in your pantry. This activity teaches rhythm and resource conserving principles simultaneously.

• Drums: Empty metal tins (tea or cookie tins), plastic food containers, or even sturdy cardboard boxes. Use wooden spoons or chopsticks as drumsticks.
• Shakers: Fill small, empty spice jars or washed-out tin cans with rice, dry beans, or pebbles. Seal them tightly.
• Scrapers: Use a spoon to rub against a ridged bowl or a vegetable grater.

Tip: Organize their homemade instruments in a beautiful, durable storage basket or box. Choose one made from biomaterials like bamboo or recycled ocean plastic for a subtle nod to sustainability.

2. Mood Music and Mug Meals

Music isn’t just about playing; it’s about listening and feeling. Create a themed meal using your favourite cups and mugs and tableware (perhaps some lovely, fair trade ceramic pieces).

• Activity: Pick a piece of classical music (e.g., Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite). Ask your children what colors they hear, what story the music tells, or what animal the music reminds them of.
• Example: As you sip tea from a sturdy, handmade mug, discuss how the slow, soft notes feel like a cool breeze, linking music to nature and even climate action—how clean air sounds different than city noise.

3. The Sound Scavenger Hunt

Take the kids outside or around the house. Give them a phone or recorder and ask them to capture five distinct sounds.

• A door creaking.
• A bird singing.
• Water running.
• The sound of their feet on different surfaces.

This trains their ears to be sensitive to pitch and texture, which is vital for developing music interest.