20 Halloween Kindergarten Rhymes

20 Halloween Kindergarten Rhymes: Fun and Engaging Activities for Little Learners

As Halloween approaches, incorporating fun rhymes into your classroom activities can create a festive atmosphere for young children. Rhymes help improve language skills, memory, and creativity, making them perfect for kindergartners. In this article, we will explore 20 Halloween kindergarten rhymes, their motions, and how to use them effectively in your classroom. You can also find a 20 Halloween Kindergarten Rhymes Free PDF at the end for easy reference!

Why Use Rhymes in Kindergarten?

Rhymes are an essential tool in early childhood education. They:

• Enhance Language Development: Rhymes introduce children to new vocabulary and sentence structures.
• Improve Memory: The repetitive nature of rhymes helps children memorize words and phrases.
• Encourage Movement: Many rhymes involve physical actions, helping children engage both mentally and physically.
• Foster Creativity: Rhymes stimulate imagination and creativity through storytelling and character exploration.

Fun Halloween Rhymes

Here are 20 delightful Halloween rhymes to incorporate into your kindergarten classroom. Each rhyme includes actions to enhance engagement and interaction.

1. I’m a Little Pumpkin

“I’m a little pumpkin, sitting on the ground,
Waiting to be picked, and carried around!
I’ll be a jack-o’-lantern, with a glowing face,
Lighting up the night in my special place!”

Motions: Squat low, pretend to lift a pumpkin, trace a smile, and hold hands up like a glowing lantern.

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2. The Spooky Cat

“I’m a little black cat, creeping through the night,
With glowing yellow eyes, shining so bright.
I sneak around houses, looking for some fun,
Let’s all creep together, now everyone run!”

Motions: Creep slowly, make wide eyes, sneak around, and run in place.

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3. The Happy Witch

“I’m a little witch, flying through the sky,
On my broomstick, zooming up so high!
I wave my wand, and giggle with glee,
Casting funny spells for all to see!”

Motions: Pretend to fly on a broomstick, zoom up, wave an imaginary wand, and wiggle fingers.

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4. Boo! The Friendly Ghost

“I’m a little ghost, floating in the air,
Gliding all around without a care!
I like to say ‘Boo!’ to make you smile,
Come float with me for a little while!”

Motions: Wave arms softly, glide side to side, jump and shout “Boo!” with a smile, and pretend to float.

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5. The Scarecrow Dance

“I’m a happy scarecrow, standing tall,
Watching over the pumpkins in the fall.
I can’t move much, but I like to sway,
Let’s all be scarecrows and dance today!”

Motions: Stand tall with arms out, pretend to look around, sway side to side, and dance slowly.

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6. Five Little Pumpkins

“Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate,
The first one said, ‘Oh my, it’s getting late!’
The second one said, ‘There are witches in the air!’
The third one said, ‘But we don’t care!’”

Motions: Show five fingers, pretend to look at a watch, point to the sky, and shake your head.

7. Jack-o’-Lantern Smile

“Carve a pumpkin, big and bright,
Make a face to glow at night.
Give him a smile, or make him frown,
Light him up all through the town!”

Motions: Pretend to carve a pumpkin, draw a face, smile, and hold hands like a glowing light.

8. The Magic Cauldron

“We have a magic cauldron, big and round,
Let’s add some things, and watch it pound!
We’ll add a spider, all creepy and black,
Watch it wiggle and crawl right back!”

Motions: Pretend to stir a large pot, pound fists, pretend to toss in a spider, and wiggle fingers.

9. Monster Stomp

“Here come the monsters, stomping with glee,
One, two, three, they stomp with me!
Growl like a monster, big and strong,
Let’s stomp again for Halloween day!”

Motions: March in place, stomp feet, growl, and stomp again.

10. The Dancing Skeleton

“The dancing skeleton shakes and wiggles,
With bony arms that dance and giggles.
Join in the fun, let’s dance all night,
With the skeletons under the moonlight!”

Motions: Shake and wiggle arms and legs, dance in place, and pretend to twirl.

11. The Witch’s Hat

“I wear my witch’s hat, pointy and tall,
When I fly on my broomstick, I feel so small!
Casting spells with a wink and a smile,
Come join me for a magical while!”

Motions: Pretend to put on a hat, make a flying motion, wink, and smile.

12. Little Goblins

“Little goblins, big and small,
Dancing and playing, having a ball!
They giggle and laugh, making quite a sound,
Join the fun, let’s dance all around!”

Motions: Dance in place, clap hands, and twirl around.

13. The Creepy Crawly Spider

“The creepy crawly spider climbs up the wall,
Spinning a web, oh so tall!
With a wiggle and a jiggle, she goes here and there,
Join the spider, dance in the air!”

Motions: Wiggle fingers like a spider, climb up, and dance in the air.

14. Trick-or-Treat Time

“It’s time for trick-or-treat, knock on the door,
Let’s fill our bags with candy galore!
Say ‘thank you’ and ‘boo,’ as we go on our way,
Happy Halloween, hip-hip-hooray!”

Motions: Pretend to knock on a door, hold out hands for candy, and cheer.

15. The Pumpkin Patch

“In the pumpkin patch, what do we see?
Round and orange pumpkins, just like me!
Let’s pick one up and carry it home,
We’ll carve a spooky face, let it glow and roam!”

Motions: Pretend to pick a pumpkin, carry it, and carve a face.

16. The Ghostly Parade

“Join the ghostly parade, floating through the night,
With spooky sounds and twinkling lights!
We wave and we dance, all in a line,
Come join our fun, it’s Halloween time!”

Motions: Float with arms up, dance in a line, and wave.

17. Witches in the Sky

“Witches in the sky, flying on their brooms,
Spreading lots of magic, bringing spooky tunes.
Wave your arms like a witch, dance in the air,
Join the witchy fun, if you dare!”

Motions: Pretend to fly, wave arms, and dance.

18. Ghosts in the Night

“Ghosts in the night, floating all around,
With whispers and giggles, they make a sound.
Let’s dance like the ghosts, twirl and sway,
It’s Halloween night, hip-hip-hooray!”

Motions: Float and sway, whisper, and dance.

19. The Pumpkin Song

“Pumpkins in the patch, bright orange and round,
Sitting in the sunlight, they grow from the ground.
Let’s sing to the pumpkins, let’s give a cheer,
Happy Halloween, it’s that time of year!”

Motions: Point to pumpkins, cheer, and clap hands.

20. Halloween Is Here!

“Halloween is here, let’s all have fun,
With costumes and treats for everyone!
We’ll dance and we’ll sing, as the night draws near,
Happy Halloween to all, let’s give a cheer!”

Motions: Dance in place, clap hands, and cheer.

 

Incorporating these 20 Halloween kindergarten rhymes into your classroom activities will create a joyful and engaging learning environment. Rhymes not only promote language development and memory but also encourage movement and creativity among young learners.

For easy reference, you can download a 20 Halloween Kindergarten Rhymes Free PDF to keep these delightful rhymes at your fingertips. Enjoy the festivities and make this Halloween a memorable experience for your students!

Download your free PDF of Halloween Kindergarten Rhymes here: 20 Halloween Kindergarten Rhymes Free PDF

With these engaging rhymes, your classroom will be filled with laughter, learning, and the spirit of Halloween!