As Fall rolls in, a delightful sense of excitement fills the air—Halloween is just around the corner! This time of year brings out the creativity and imagination in both kids and adults alike. From dressing up in whimsical costumes to decorating homes with playful pumpkins and friendly ghosts, Halloween is all about fun and celebration. It’s a season filled with magic, treats, and the joy of gathering with friends and family. A perfect way to embrace this festive spirit is through our songs "I Love Halloween", which captures the joy and excitement of the holiday, making it a beloved anthem for classrooms and Halloween parties alike.
“I Love Halloween” is a Halloween movement song that highlights different common Halloween costumes! This song provides a movement break for your classes or sessions.
It’s a catchy, upbeat song that captures the fun and excitement of the Halloween season. With its playful lyrics and lively melody, the song celebrates the various traditions associated with this holiday, such as dressing up in costumes, trick-or-treating, and enjoying the whimsical decorations.
For students who are visual learners, try using our movement cards with them! Download these movement cards that go with “I Love Halloween” here!
Ask your students what they are going to be, or if you’re using this song when they have costumes on, incorporate those costumes into the song. Ask the kids how their costume or character would move or dance.
Other engaging extension activities to use with "I Love Halloween":
Design Your Own Costume: After listening to the song, have students draw their own Halloween costumes.
Creative Writing: Encourage students to write a short story or poem about their favorite Halloween experiences, inspired by the themes in the song.
Dance Party: Organize a dance session where students can create their own dance moves to the song. This can promote physical activity and allow for creative expression.
Craft Activities: Integrate arts and crafts by having students make Halloween decorations or masks while listening to the song, enhancing the festive atmosphere.
Sing-Along: Organize a sing-along where students can join in or participate by playing some instruments.
This song provides a great opportunity to facilitate discussions about Halloween traditions and favorites.
Other discussion prompts you could use:
If you could dress up as anything this Halloween, what would it be and why?
What are some of your favorite things to do on Halloween?
If you could create your own Halloween character or creature, what would it be like?
Why do you think dressing up is such a fun part of Halloween?
If you could pretend to be any character from the song, who would you be and what would you do?
“I Love Halloween” is part of our Fall Songs For Kids album and songbook. This resource bundle includes Includes notated leadsheets, chords/lyrics, implementation ideas, and more.
Let this catchy tune remind us of the simple joys that Halloween brings—delightful costumes, sweet treats, and the magic of shared moments with friends and family. Turn up the music, let the festivities begin, and enjoy all the playful adventures this Halloween has to offer!
