Halloween Songs

Pumpkin in the dark  (Tune: Farmer in the Dell)

The Pumpkin in the dark, the pumpkin in the dark,

Hi ho, Halloween, the pumpkin in the dark.

The pumpkin takes the witch...

The witch takes the bat...

The bat takes the cat

The cat takes the spider

The spider takes the ghost....

The ghost says, "BOO!"

Idea: Have students pretend to be a character and take another student into the circle each time.  You could also have representations of these characters by way of pictures, cut outs, foam crafts, stuffed animals, etc . . .

Spooky Skeleton Sung to: "Mulberry Bush"

1 Spooky skeleton jumping up & down, jumping up & down, jumping
up & down (hold 1 finger up to jump)
1 Spooking skeleton jumping up *& down,
FOR THIS IS HALLOWEEN!

2 little witches - zooming thru the air . . . .
(make 2 witches flying)
3 black cats - walking on the fence . . .
4 silly scarecrows - waving in the wind . . . .
5 trick or treaters - knocking at your door . . .
FOR THIS IS HALLOWEEN
TRICK OR TREAT! (The children really like yelling this at the end) 

Halloween Ghost 

There once was a ghost, (extend hand and wiggle fingers)
Who lived in a cave. (form hollow with palm for "cave")
She scared all the people (point to children)
And the animals away.

She said "Boo" to a fox, (point)
She said "Boo" to a bee, (point)
She said "Boo" to a bear, (nod head "yes")
She said "Boo" to me! (point at self)

Well, she scared that fox, (nod head "yes")
And she scared that bee. (nod head "yes")
She scared that bear, (nod head "yes")
But she didn't scare me! (shake head "no")

This Old Ghost  Sung to: "This Old Man"

This old ghost, he played one,
he played peek-a-boo on the run.
With a boo! boo! boo! and a clap, clap, snap.
This old ghost is a friendly chap.

This old ghost, he played two.
He played peek-a-boo in a shoe.
With a boo! boo! boo! and a clap, clap, snap.
This old ghost is a friendly chap.

This old ghost, he played three.
He played peek-a-boo behind a tree.
With a boo! boo! boo! and a clap, clap, snap.
This old ghost is a friendly chap.

Did You Ever See A Goblin?  Sung to: "Did you ever see a Lassie?"

Did you ever see a goblin, a goblin, a goblin?
Did you ever see a goblin, stomp this way or that?
Stomp this way or that way,
Or this way or that way,
Did you ever see a goblin Stomp this way or that?

Additional Verses....
Did you ever see a fairy...Dance this way or that?
Did you ever see an old witch...Fly this way or that?
Did you ever see a black cat...Pounce this way or that
Did you ever see a night owl...Sleep this way or that?
Did you ever see a spider...Crawl this way or that?
Did you ever see a scarecrow...Lean this way or that?
Did you ever see a pumpkin....Roll this way or that?

Brown Owl (Tune: Brown Bear) (flannel board figures)  

Brown Owl Brown Owl, Who do you see?

I see a White Ghost looking at me...(Continue using) 

Purple Bat....Green Witch.... 

Black Cat and finally Pumpkin pumpkin what do you see? 

I see a Jack O Lantern looking at me. 

If You're A Ghost and You Know It (to the tune of If You're Happy and you know it) 

If you're a ghost and you know it,
Just say Boo
If you're a ghost and you know it,
Just Say BOO
If you're a ghost and you know it and you really want to show it...
If you're a ghost and you know it just say BOO 

If you're a black cat and you know it
Just say Meow
If you're a black cat and you know it
Just say Meow
If you're a black cat and you know it
And you really want to show it,
If you're a black cat and you know it Just say Meow 

If you're a skeleton and you know it,
Wiggle your bones (shake your body)
If you're a skeleton and you know it,
Wiggle your bones
If you're a skeleton and you know it,
And you really want to show it
If you're a skeleton and you know it,
Wiggle your bones. 

If you love Halloween and you know it
Do all three (all 3 actions in order of appearance)
If you love Halloween and you know it
Do all three
If you love Halloween and you know it
And you really want to show it,
If you love Halloween and you know it
Do all three

Five Crows Sung to Five Green Speckled Frogs

5 crows, all shiny black, Sat on a scarecrow's back, 

Eating the most delicious corn, CAW! CAW! 

Scarecrow, he shouted BOO! 1 crow, away she flew, 

Then there were 4 black shiny crows (just 4!) 

Repeat 4 crows, 3 crows, 2 crows, etc. 

THE GHOST GOES BOO

The ghost goes BOO

The ghost goes BOO

Heigh Ho it's Halloween 

The ghost goes BOO

The witch goes HE HE

The witch goes HE HE

Heigh Ho it's Halloween 

The witch goes He he

The cat goes MEOW

The cat goes MEOW

Heigh ho it's Halloween

The cat goes MEOW

The owl goes WHOO

The owl goes WHOO

Heigh Ho it's Halloween

The owl goes WHOO

I’m not afraid of the kissing monster
I’m not afraid of the clapping monster, I’m not afraid at all

I’m not afraid of the clapping monster, I’m not afraid at all

Spoken (And he goes)  q q h | q q h| q q q q| w |

                                           q q h | q q h| q q q q| w |

I’m not afraid of the humming monster, I’m not afraid at all

I’m not afraid of the humming monster, I’m not afraid at all

And he goes (repeat rhythm while humming)

I’m not afraid of the whistling monster, I’m not afraid at all

I’m not afraid of the whistling monster, I’m not afraid at all

And he goes (repeat rhythm while whistling)

Usually I make a big deal of how brave the children have been, then I say “There is one monster left and he is really scary.  Try to be really brave by not letting this monster know you are scared”

I’m not afraid of the kissing monster, I’m not afraid at all

I’m not afraid of the kissining monster, I’m not afraid at all

And he goes (Repeat rhythm while kissing)

I point out that some kids were afraid because they went “oooh or gross”

Witch's Brew

Witch's Brew is one of my favorite games to play with the kids around Halloween time.

To play you need the cards below and some candy for reward.

Students pick a card and perform the rhythm.  For fun, I have a big, plastic cauldron for the kids to pick the cards out of.  The students perform the rhythm any way you choose: counting, pointing, clapping, tapping, etc. . .

If the student picks a witch card they get a piece of candy.  I have included some fun seasonal words to say the rhythms with as well.

Level One contains Quarter notes, Half notes, Dotted Half notes, Whole notes and Quarter Rests
Level Two adds in Eighth notes
NEW LEVEL THREE! adds Dotted Quarter notes

Another fun trick I like to use is getting a fake witch's finger to point to the rhythms.

CLICK HERE FOR Witch's Brew Game

Sneak Peek into Halloween Music Games Vol.1

The new Halloween Games Packet is a great resource for motivating and teaching kids about music.

One resource included that can be used year round is the Rhythm Cards.  There are 31 cards in level one introducing quarter notes, half notes, half rest, dotted half notes and whole notes.  Level Two also has 31 cards that introduce eighth notes.  These cards are resourceful for many rhythm drills and games.

The musical questions can also be used year round in different games and drills as well.  Many of the games can be adapted to fit any time of year.  Here are some samples:

Match the Cat to the Hat

Instruction Kit

Rhythm Cards Level One

Lonely Ghost Game

            

Don't Eat Jack

Includes: Games, printables and instructions

Games included are:

*  Match the Cat to the Hat: Key signature Game

*  Monster Tag: Fast paced game identifying musical concepts

*  Lonely Ghost Game: Keyboard and Note Recognition Game

*  Don't Eat Jack: Music Symbol Game that is a twist on Bingo

* Witch's Spell: Rhythm Card Game

Format: PDF

Pringint: 8.5' x 11' - Grayscale or Color
Price: $10.00

Instructions for purchasing:  Click on the Buy Now button.  You will be asked to pay with Paypal.  Once your transaction is accepted, an email will be sent with the games in a zip file.   Please email me at my3redhead@gmail.com with any questions.  Thank you for your purchase!

Halloween Music Games

Halloween Music Games Vol.1

I have been working hard on putting together a great resource just in time for Halloween.  The packet contains games that focus on rhythm, note recognition, keyboard recognition, key signatures and music concepts.

This packet contains great games focused around the spooky season of Halloween.  Teachers will love the "Witch's Spell," where kids are spellbound to perform rhythms in all kinds of wacky ways.  "Monster Tag" is a favorite for students.  They have so much fun, they forget their learning.  Other great games included are "Lonely Ghost," "Match the Cat" and "Don't Eat Jack!"

For more information visit Sneak Peek into Halloween Music Games Vol.1

Includes: Games, printables and instructions

Format: PDF

Printing: 8.5' x 11' - Grayscale or Color
Price: $10.00

Instructions for purchasing it with Paypal:  Click on the Buy Now button.  You will be asked to pay with Paypal.  Once your transaction is accepted, an email will be the games in a zip file.

Witch's Brew Game Level Two

Here is a great game around Halloween Time.: Witch's Brew Game.

I plan on picking the cards from a cauldron and then using a witch's finger to count and point to the rhythms.  The witch's finger is just a fake witch finger you can find at a party store or Halloween store.

Witch’s Brew: Players draw cards and perform the rhythm on each card.  When the Witch Card is drawn they get a little prize: sticker, candy, Halloween treat.

You can keep adding on to the cards you have drawn, making an extended rhythm.

You can clap the cards, perform them on a rhythm instrument or piano.

Another idea is to use some Halloween words to say the rhythm.  For example, a triplet could be "Halloween" and eighth notes could be "Pumpkin" or "Mummy".  I have more ideas in the directions on page four.

CLICK HERE FOR Witch's Brew Game

Witch's Brew Game Level One

Here is a great game around Halloween Time.: Witch's Brew Game.

I plan on picking the cards from a cauldron and then using a witch's finger to count and point to the rhythms.  The witch's finger is just a fake witch finger you can find at a party store or Halloween store.

Witch’s Brew: Players draw cards and perform the rhythm on each card.  When the Witch Card is drawn they get a little prize: sticker, candy, Halloween treat.

You can keep adding on to the cards you have drawn, making an extended rhythm.

You can clap the cards, perform them on a rhythm instrument or piano.
CLICK HERE FOR Witch's Brew

Candy Match Up

Here is a fun worksheet for primer levels that have students match the notes to the missing letters.  Download to print, for some reason it is not linking up right to print straight from this page.