It’s almost scary how Halloween songs can be sung over and over and over by kids. How many other parents and caregivers are finding that these songs are tricks instead of treats? Use these songs below and make up your own lyrics for some fun and learning.
Halloween 1 to 10
1 little, 2 little, 3 little scary witches,
4 little, 5 little, 6 little scary witches ,
7 little, 8 little, 9 little scary witches,
10 little scary witches, EEEE!
The witches can be changed to 10 spooky ghosts (BOO), 10 little skeletons (SHAKE), 10 little jack-o-lanterns (SMILE), 10 little hairy monsters (GROWL) and whatever else you and your child can think of.
The tune Frère Jacques is widely known and practically any Halloween words will work:
Who Are You?
Trick or treat time, trick or treat time.
Who are you? Who are you?
I’m a spooky ghost BOO, I’m a spooky ghost BOO, .
Halloween, Halloween.
Or: I’m a… scary witch EEE, dancing skeleton, hooting owl HOO, smiling jack-o-lantern, big round pumpkin, flying princess, etc. Sounds can be added to make enough words, if needed. For kids that are a bit older and being a little bit scared, you could use: a great big monster, a creepy vampire, a walking zombie, a rattly robot, an ugly goblin, or any other Halloween character.
Songs are more than fun. Singing encourages learning new words, uses language in different ways, stimulates listening, and stretches memory. Kids use rhythm and coordinate actions. Some of the brain pathways that are developed by singing are important for math and language.
Children of all ages can participate in singing at some level. It is very much a social activity because we have to listen to other people and match their voices. Singing involves give and take, like relationships.
Here’s a song to enjoy. Do you and your child have some favorite Halloween songs or suggestions for more verses?