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Two of the world’s most recognisable children’s characters have stepped into each other’s worlds for the first time — and the result involves music, dancing, muddy puddles and plenty of fun.
If you have a Peppa Pig fan, a Sesame Street fan, or possibly both living in your house, there’s a good chance you’ve heard at least one puddle song more times than you can count.
Now, something rather special has happened.
Peppa Pig and Elmo have finally met.
Hasbro and Sesame Workshop have brought the two much-loved children’s worlds together for the first time in a new music video, Elmo and Peppa’s Muddy Puddles (Dance Remix).
And while it is, first and foremost, a fun piece of children’s entertainment, there is something parents may particularly like about this collaboration: it is very easy to turn watching it into movement, singing, imagination and play.
That matters.
Because when it comes to young children and screens, the most useful question isn’t always simply “How much screen time are they having?”
Sometimes it is also worth asking:
“What happens around the screen?”
Peppa Pig and Elmo join forces for the first time
Hasbro and Sesame Workshop have brought two iconic children’s worlds together for the first time with Elmo and Peppa’s Muddy Puddles (Dance Remix), a brand-new track and music video premiering on both the Peppa Pig and Sesame Street YouTube channels.
The collaboration marks the first-ever content collaboration between Peppa Pig and Sesame Street, two brands that have been part of childhood for generations of families around the world.
And, fittingly, the meeting begins with something both characters know very well:
puddles.
In the music video, Peppa Pig’s much-loved Jumping in Muddy Puddles song and Elmo’s Jumping in Puddles song receive a full dance-remix makeover.
The result is a high-energy mashup combining what the announcement describes as British charm and Sesame Street spirit — all wrapped around the universal appeal of music, movement and, of course, a really good puddle jump.
For families who already know the characters, it is a fairly irresistible combination.
Watch: Elmo and Peppa’s Muddy Puddles (Dance Remix)
The video is designed to be watched, listened to and danced along with — but there is no reason the fun has to stop when the video does.
In fact, that’s where parents can make the most of it.
Why Peppa and Elmo actually make sense together
At first glance, putting Peppa Pig and Elmo together might seem like a wonderfully random children’s television mashup.
But the more you think about it, the more natural it becomes.
Both characters are built around curiosity, warmth, playfulness and a willingness to explore the everyday world.
They also share something particularly useful when it comes to preschool-aged children: both worlds rely heavily on repetition, music, simple language, familiar situations, humour and movement.
That gives children plenty of opportunities to join in rather than simply watch.
And that’s important because young children learn through doing.
Australia’s Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0) recognises play-based learning and intentionality as an important practice in early childhood. ACECQA explains that play can provide opportunities for children to interact with others, test ideas, challenge their thinking and develop new understandings.
The EYLF also recognises music, dance, movement, storytelling and other forms of creative expression as ways children can communicate ideas and make meaning.
So, no, a Peppa Pig and Elmo music video isn’t a substitute for preschool, outdoor play, reading or real-world experiences.
But it can become a starting point for all of those things.
The science behind the puddle jumping
There is a reason Australian early-childhood guidance places such a strong emphasis on movement.
The Australian Government’s current 24-hour movement guidelines recommend that children aged 3–5 years get at least three hours of physical activity across the day, including one hour of energetic play. The guidelines also recommend no more than one hour of sedentary recreational screen time per day, with less being better.
That doesn’t mean parents need to panic because their preschooler wants to watch a favourite song.
Far from it.
The bigger picture is the child’s whole day.
Australian guidance emphasises the balance between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep rather than treating any one activity in isolation. For preschoolers, the recommendation is 10–13 hours of good-quality sleep, alongside plenty of active play and limited sedentary screen time.
And this is where a music video like Elmo and Peppa’s Muddy Puddles (Dance Remix) can be approached a little differently.
Instead of:
Watch → sit → watch another video → sit some more
try:
Watch → sing → dance → move → imagine → play.
That small shift can change the experience completely.
Don’t just watch it — play it
Let’s be honest.
Sometimes you don’t need a complicated activity involving 14 craft supplies, a laminator and three hours of preparation to get a little one moving.
Put on a song they love and start dancing.
The Australian Government specifically encourages young children to be active through fun, unstructured play, while Raising Children Network notes that preschoolers commonly enjoy singing, repetition, making up words and creating their own actions and dance moves.
So if Peppa and Elmo are already a hit in your household, why not use the song as the beginning of a little family play session?
1. Have a muddy-puddle dance-off
Everyone gets a turn to invent their best puddle jump.
Big jump.
Tiny jump.
Sideways jump.
Silly jump.
Slow-motion puddle jump.
There are no prizes and absolutely no judging — which is probably for the best when Mum attempts the robot puddle jump.
2. Make imaginary puddles
You don’t even need real rain.
Put cushions, pieces of paper or soft mats around the room and pretend they’re puddles.
Can your child jump over them?
Around them?
Between them?
Can they make up a rule for the game?
This turns a familiar song into imaginative movement play.
3. Change the tempo
Try moving like the music has suddenly become:
very slow.
Then:
very fast.
Ask your child what happens to their body when the music changes.
Raising Children Network notes that singing and musical play can help preschoolers explore concepts such as fast and slow, loud and soft, high and low, and long and short.
4. Make up your own puddle song
Ask:
“What should Peppa and Elmo sing about next?”
Maybe it’s jumping over a creek.
Maybe it’s dancing in the sunshine.
Maybe it’s splashing at the beach.
Maybe it’s a song about gumboots.
Let your child decide.
The point isn’t whether the song makes sense.
The point is that they made it.
5. Take the game outside
And this is perhaps the easiest one of all.
If it has rained, put on the gumboots and, when conditions are safe, go and find some real puddles.
Let your child investigate them.
How deep are they?
Are they muddy?
Can they see their reflection?
What happens when a leaf lands in one?
Can they make a tiny splash without getting their socks wet?
That last one may be an ambitious goal.
Music isn’t just background noise
For young children, music can become a surprisingly rich form of play.
Raising Children Network’s Australian guidance for preschoolers notes that children often enjoy singing, repetition, familiar melodies, creating their own words and inventing actions and dance moves. It also highlights movement with music as an opportunity for children to release energy and express emotions.
That doesn’t mean every song needs to become a formal educational exercise.
Children don’t need to know they’re practising rhythm.
They don’t need to be told they’re developing communication skills.
And they certainly don’t need a worksheet afterwards.
Sometimes they’re simply having fun.
But while they’re doing that, they may also be experimenting with:
- rhythm and timing
- movement and coordination
- language and sounds
- imagination
- self-expression
- turn-taking
- social interaction
- memory and repetition
The important thing is not to oversell what a single song can achieve.
One music video isn’t going to magically transform a child’s development.
What matters is the wider environment in which children play, talk, move, create and interact with the adults around them.
The Australian early-learning perspective: learning doesn’t always look like learning
One of the most useful things about the EYLF V2.0 is that it recognises learning as something that can happen through play, relationships, exploration and everyday experiences.
ACECQA describes play-based learning as an approach in which children and adults can interact, test ideas, challenge thinking and build new understandings.
The framework also recognises that children can use language, sounds, gestures and movement during play to imagine and create roles, scripts and ideas. Music, dance, drama and movement can all provide ways for children to express ideas and make meaning.
So when your child watches Peppa and Elmo and then decides:
“I’m going to be a giant puddle monster!”
that’s not necessarily just a child being silly.
It’s play.
And play can be where children experiment with ideas, language, movement, relationships and imagination.
That doesn’t mean parents need to turn every moment into a lesson.
Quite the opposite.
Sometimes the best thing we can do is join in.
The screen doesn’t have to be the end of the activity
This is perhaps the most important distinction for parents.
Australian health guidance recommends limiting sedentary screen time for young children and, where screen time is used, encourages parents to choose educational activities and watch with their child, talk about the content and use it as an opportunity to help children understand the world around them.
That creates a lovely opportunity with a song like this.
Watch it together.
Then ask:
“What did you notice?”
Or:
“Which part did you like best?”
Then get up.
Dance.
Sing.
Make up another verse.
Go outside.
Draw the characters.
Build a pretend puddle.
Tell a story.
The screen becomes the spark, rather than the entire activity.
A quick YouTube safety reminder for Australian parents
Because the new video is being shared through YouTube, there is another part of the conversation worth having.
YouTube is a platform, not a babysitter.
And even when the content itself is designed for children, parents still have a role in deciding how, where and for how long children watch.
The Australian eSafety Commissioner currently recommends YouTube Kids as a child-focused option with parental controls. Parents can create child profiles, manually approve videos, block videos, set screen-time limits, review viewing history and disable autoplay.
For families using the main YouTube platform, eSafety also provides guidance around safety settings, including disabling autoplay and using available parental and account controls.
That can be particularly helpful with young children because one innocent children’s song can very quickly become:
“Can I watch this one?”
followed by:
“What about this one?”
followed by:
“Muuuuum, just one more!”
And suddenly half an hour has disappeared.
A simple approach can be to decide what your child is watching before pressing play, rather than allowing autoplay to make the decision for you.
eSafety’s current guidance also provides dedicated resources for parents of children under five, including advice around supporting safer online experiences from the earliest years.
So, is this “educational” entertainment?
This is where a little nuance is important.
The Peppa Pig and Sesame Street collaboration is being presented as music and entertainment. We shouldn’t turn it into something it isn’t by claiming that this particular video has been scientifically proven to improve a child’s development.
What we can say is that the activities surrounding the video can create opportunities for learning and development.
There is a difference.
The Australian early-years framework recognises music, movement, dance, storytelling, drama and other creative forms as ways children can communicate and make meaning.
So the real opportunity may not be:
“Put this video on because it is educational.”
It may be:
“Put this song on, join your child, and see where the play goes.”
That’s a much more realistic — and much more enjoyable — way to look at it.
And if your child wants to watch it 47 times?
Welcome to parenting.
Repetition is a normal part of how young children engage with favourite songs, stories and experiences.
Rather than fighting every repeat, you can sometimes change what happens during the repeat.
First time:
Watch.
Second time:
Dance.
Third time:
Sing along.
Fourth time:
Make up new actions.
Fifth time:
Let your child become the director.
“Okay, what should we do this time?”
Suddenly, the same song has become a completely different experience.
What happens next? Peppa and Elmo aren’t finished yet
The new music video is only the first instalment of a three-part YouTube collaboration between Peppa Pig and Sesame Street.
Additional videos are scheduled to follow on:
September 24, 2026
Second instalment of the collaboration
October 28, 2026
Third instalment of the collaboration
The Elmo and Peppa’s Muddy Puddles (Dance Remix) track is also available on digital streaming platforms.
So if your preschooler is already singing along, there is more Peppa-and-Elmo fun on the way.
A simple Peppa and Elmo play challenge for your family
The next time you play the song, try this:
Watch it once.
Then turn the screen off.
Can your child remember the movements?
Let them show you.
Can they invent three new puddle jumps?
You have to copy them.
Can they make up a new verse?
Write it down if they want to.
Can they draw the biggest puddle they’ve ever imagined?
Let their imagination take over.
And if it has rained?
Find a safe puddle and go investigate it together.
That little sequence turns a few minutes of screen entertainment into a much bigger experience involving movement, conversation, creativity and shared time.
And sometimes that’s exactly what we’re looking for as parents.
Questions to ask your child after watching
If you’re looking for an easy way to extend the conversation, try:
- Which character made you laugh the most?
- Would you rather jump in a tiny puddle or a giant puddle?
- What would your perfect muddy puddle look like?
- What dance would you teach Peppa and Elmo?
- What should they sing about next?
- What sounds does a really big puddle make?
- Can you make up a story about what happens after the song finishes?
- If you could jump into any puddle in the world, where would it be?
There are no right answers.
And that’s rather the point.
You’re giving your child a reason to talk, imagine, move and create.
What Australian parents need to know
🐷 What’s new?
Peppa Pig and Elmo have joined forces for the first-ever content collaboration between Peppa Pig and Sesame Street.
🎵 What’s the song called?
Elmo and Peppa’s Muddy Puddles (Dance Remix).
💦 What songs are combined?
Peppa Pig’s Jumping in Muddy Puddles and Elmo’s Jumping in Puddles.
📺 Where can families watch it?
The music video is available through the Peppa Pig and Sesame Street YouTube channels.
🎬 Is it a one-off?
No. It is the first instalment of a three-part collaboration.
📅 When are the next videos coming?
September 24 and October 28, 2026.
🎧 Can the song be streamed?
Yes. The announcement says the track is also available on digital streaming platforms.
💃 Can children dance along?
Absolutely. And turning the song into active play is a simple way to make the experience more interactive.
🇦🇺 What do Australian guidelines say about movement?
For children aged 3–5, Australia’s current guidelines recommend at least three hours of physical activity across the day, including one hour of energetic play, alongside limiting sedentary recreational screen time to no more than one hour a day.
Key Takeaways
- Peppa Pig and Elmo have met for the first time in a new music-video collaboration.
- Elmo and Peppa’s Muddy Puddles (Dance Remix) brings together two much-loved puddle songs.
- The collaboration is the first of a three-part YouTube series.
- Further videos are scheduled for September 24 and October 28, 2026.
- Music, singing and movement can provide children with opportunities for creative expression, communication and active play.
- Australian guidance recommends that preschool-aged children spend plenty of time in active play and limit sedentary recreational screen time.
- Parents can use the video as a starting point for movement, imagination and conversation, rather than simply another reason to sit in front of a screen.
- If watching through YouTube, Australian families can use tools such as YouTube Kids, parental controls and disabled autoplay to create a more managed viewing experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Peppa Pig and Elmo ever appear together before?
According to the announcement from Hasbro and Sesame Workshop, this is the first-ever content collaboration between Peppa Pig and Sesame Street.
What is the Peppa Pig and Elmo song called?
The new track is called Elmo and Peppa’s Muddy Puddles (Dance Remix).
What songs are included in the remix?
The music video combines Peppa Pig’s Jumping in Muddy Puddles with Elmo’s Jumping in Puddles.
Where can Australian families watch Peppa Pig and Elmo together?
The music video is being released through the official Peppa Pig and Sesame Street YouTube channels.
When will the next Peppa Pig and Sesame Street videos be released?
The announcement says additional videos will follow on September 24 and October 28, 2026.
Is the new Peppa Pig and Elmo song available to stream?
Yes. The announcement says Elmo and Peppa’s Muddy Puddles (Dance Remix) is also available on digital streaming platforms.
How can parents make the video more interactive?
Try singing, dancing, copying movements, inventing new actions, making up lyrics or creating a pretend puddle game. You can then switch the screen off and continue the play.
Is watching the video considered physical activity?
Simply sitting and watching a video is sedentary screen time. However, children can move, dance and play alongside music, and the Australian Government recommends plenty of active play for young children.
Is YouTube Kids available for children?
Yes. The Australian eSafety Commissioner describes YouTube Kids as a filtered version of YouTube with parental controls including content approval, blocking, screen-time limits and the ability to disable autoplay.
The best part might happen after the video ends
There’s something lovely about a collaboration built around muddy puddles.
Because puddles don’t really belong on a screen.
They’re meant to be jumped in.
They’re meant to be investigated.
They’re meant to make children wonder how deep they are, what happens when you stomp in them and whether Mum will notice the enormous muddy footprint that somehow ended up in the hallway.
And perhaps that’s the nicest way to approach Peppa Pig and Elmo’s new musical adventure.
Watch it.
Sing it.
Dance it.
Then, if the weather cooperates, put on the gumboots and go find a puddle of your own.
Because sometimes the best children’s entertainment doesn’t finish when the screen goes dark.
Sometimes that’s when the real play begins.
About Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop is the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street and more. For over 50 years, it has worked at the intersection of education, media and research, creating experiences intended to enrich minds and expand hearts. Its characters, programmes and community outreach reach families in more than 190 countries.
The organisation describes its mission as helping children everywhere grow smarter, stronger and kinder.
About Hasbro
Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play.
With 165 years of expertise, Hasbro says it reaches more than 1 billion fans annually around the world through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film and television.
Its portfolio includes Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Monopoly, Hasbro Games, Nerf, Transformers, Play-Doh and Peppa Pig, alongside partner brands.
References & Further Reading
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
24-hour movement guidelines for all Australians
Australia’s current movement framework brings together recommendations for physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep across the day. For preschoolers aged 3–5, it recommends at least three hours of physical activity per day, including one hour of energetic play, and no more than one hour of sedentary recreational screen time per day, with less being better.
Australian Government — 24-hour movement guidelines
Australian Government Department of Education
Early Years Learning Framework V2.0
The EYLF V2.0 is Australia’s national approved learning framework for children from birth to five years and guides quality learning and development in early childhood education and care.
Australian Government — Early Years Learning Framework
Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
Play-based learning and intentionality
ACECQA explains how play-based learning can support children’s relationships, exploration, thinking and development, with adults able to intentionally extend children’s learning through play.
ACECQA — Play-based learning and intentionality
Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
EYLF V2.0 — Children as effective communicators
The EYLF recognises music, movement, dance, drama and storytelling as forms through which children can express ideas and make meaning.
Raising Children Network
Music, sound, movement and dance: creative activities for preschoolers
Raising Children Network notes that preschoolers commonly enjoy singing, repetition, making up words and creating movements and dances, and describes musical movement as an opportunity for creative expression and releasing energy and emotions.
Raising Children Network — Music, sound, movement and dance
Australian eSafety Commissioner
YouTube Kids
eSafety’s current guidance outlines parental controls available through YouTube Kids, including content approval, blocking, screen-time limits, viewing history and disabling autoplay.
eSafety Commissioner — YouTube Kids
Australian eSafety Commissioner
YouTube
eSafety provides current guidance for families using YouTube, including information about safety tools, parental resources, autoplay and break reminders.
