Jamming on the Job
Join Christina and Andrés and Magic Beatmaster Boombox, voiced by musician, Pierce Freelon, as they tour the country and perform songs about the world of work. Listen now on PBS KIDS!
Jamming on the Job Podcast
"Jamming on the Job" is a music-inspired podcast for kids ages 4-8 and their parents and caregivers. Join Christina and Andrés and Magic Beatmaster Boombox, voiced by musician, Pierce Freelon, as they tour the country and perform songs about the world of work. Each place they go, they meet a grown-up with a different kind of job who helps them along their way.
Articles and Activities
“Jamming on the Job” Helps Kids Explore Interesting Careers
Go on a musical adventure with "Jamming on the Job," a new podcast! Christina Sanabria and Andrés Salguero, the music duo known as 123 Andrés, and Beatmaster BoomBox, voiced by Pierce Freelon, find out what people do for work.
Add Music Into Your Family's Daily Routines
Parenting is like making music — both require creativity. Grammy-nominated artist Pierce Freelon, the voice of BoomBox in the “Jamming on the Job” podcast, shares three ways parents can use music to improvise, collaborate, and think outside the box.
Talk About It: Building Confidence by Listening to Others
Let’s see how we can build confidence by listening to others!
BoomBox Kids Craft
15 min activityEver wish you had a musical BoomBox buddy, just like Christina and Andrés from the podcast “Jamming on the Job?” Make your own BoomBox in this creative and musical DIY craft activity.
Beat Nuts: Pistachio-Inspired Musical Craft!
15 min activityChristina, Andrés, and BoomBox play lots of different musical instruments on the podcast “Jamming on the Job.” Make your own instruments at home with this nutty kids' craft!
10 Picture Books About Careers
Just how do you help children explore the world of work and how jobs can be fueled by people’s passions and interests? With books, of course! Here are 10 books about jobs that align with the amazing skills and interests children possess.
Coloring Pages and Printables
Jamming on the Job: Nurse Practitioner
How can Nurse Marco help Andrés feel better? Color this picture from Jamming on the Job.
Jamming on the Job: Match It: Prescribed Fire Manager
Help Christina and Andrés match the items that go together.
"Jamming on the Job" Fortune Teller Listening Guide
Print and fold four fortune tellers and then answer questions as you listen to the "Jamming on the Job" podcasts.
Jamming on the Job: Word Find: Language Teacher
When Christina and Andrés meet a Mandarin language teacher, they learn many new words. Try to find the words in this word search.
Jamming on the Job: Wind Turbine Service Technician
What kinds of things do you use everyday that need electricity? Draw a picture of a wind turbine in this Jamming on the Job activity.
Jamming on the Job: Robotics Engineer
Spot the differences! Can you find and circle the 6 things that are different in the pictures?
Jamming on the Job: Airport Operations Manager
Draw a line through this maze to help Andrés find the way to his missing guitar in the airport.
Jamming on the Job: Online Merchant
What are some of your favorite things or things to do? Design your own T-shirt with something you like.
Jamming on the Job: Farm Animal Veterinarian
Color in this color by number activity featuring a veterinarian taking care of a horse.
Jamming on the Job: Park Ranger
Discover how much you can find when you pause and reflect on what's around you, just like a Park Ranger. Circle the things you've found in nature, or in a book.
Jamming on the Job: Costume Designer
Costume designers choose colors carefully to make sure their outfits help tell a story. Color these costumes and think about the stories they tell!
Jamming on the Job: Music Therapist
Practicing something new - like a new song - can help us feel more confident. Try something new with this 'color by music note' printable.
Jamming on the Job: Fundraiser
Christina, Andrés, and Boombox worked together to help a school raise money for music lessons. Connect the dots to see what instrument the students will learn to play.
Jamming on the Job: Landscape Designer
Adding plants to a room is a great way that Landscape Designers bring the outdoors inside. Help decorate the green room by drawing some of your favorite plants.
Jamming on the Job: Marketing Director
Christina, Andrés, and BoomBox need help telling people about their concert. Can you find all of the words in this word search puzzle?
Jamming on the Job: Marine Scientist
Marine scientists help us learn about ocean animals. Can you help this humpback whale find its pod in this maze puzzle.
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