Finger exercises are a very important part of learning to play the piano but as they need to be played regularly, they can become boring. Once kids have mastered the correct hand position, there are a whole host of finger exercises that they can do, both to strengthen the fingers and practice the correct hand […]
Crazy Old Witch – Halloween Game
This Crazy Old Witch halloween game is a real old chestnut! You may know a slightly different version, but that is the beauty of these traditional folk songs. People always try new things and add extra ideas along the way! Below are three methods for playing this halloween game. Choose the one which suits the […]
The Scary Witch Halloween Rhythm Game
The Scary Witch song and halloween rhythm game from our Songs for Halloween Series is a perfect game to play at a Halloween party. It is both an educational listening game and a bit daring too! The Scary Witch Song The scary witch is in her lair, The scary witch is in her lair, Who will […]
Halloween Songs For Kids – It’s Nearly Halloween!
With our Halloween Songs For Kids we aim to introduce all the fun of Halloween in a gentle way but without it being too scary for little ones. It features all the favourite halloween elements but in a kid friendly way. It’s Nearly Halloween is the easiest song in our collection of halloween songs because it […]
Spooky Sound Stories For Halloween
These Spooky Sound Stories for Halloween are a great way to encourage kids to get creative with making sound effects. The poem below is a great way to get started. The first two verses might be familiar as they are an old traditional children’s poem, but I had fun adding some more verses. This activity […]
Halloween Is Coming : Halloween Songs For Kids
A big favourite from our Halloween Songs For Kids is The Halloween is Coming circle game. Because it has all the essential spooky ingredients to set the scene. When the bat and pumpkin decorations have been cut and carved and all the costumes have been stuck and sewn, it’s the perfect spooky little dance to […]
Witch’s Cauldron Halloween Action Song
Witch’s Cauldron from our Songs for Halloween Series is a fun and easy Halloween action song, and it’s just perfect for little witches or wizards to sing to get them in the mood for some magic! Witch’s Cauldron Halloween Action Song Witch’s cauldron, […]
Dem Bones Skeleton Dance
Everyone loves the Dem Bones Skeleton dance because it’s such a fun way to learn about the anatomy of our bodies but with an irresistibly catchy rhythm! This song comes from a traditional African American gospel song inspired by Ezekiel from the bible. But when it’s simplified for kids, it makes a really fun spooky […]
Music Theory Halloween Board Game For Preschoolers
This simple Halloween board game for kids from 5 years upwards is an excellent way to practice some rhythm and note recognition. Not to mention some useful counting and reading practice while also getting into the spooky Halloween mood! Board games are a wonderful part of childhood. They’re such a great way to bring people […]
Halloween Lesson Plan
Believe it or not we’re already into October and that means it’s high time to publish our Let’s Play Music Halloween Lesson Plan. So much spooky fun and musical inspiration rolled into a 30 minute session with pumpkins and witches, bats and ghosts galore! This lesson plan is suitable for children from 2 and a […]