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Halloween Dance and Motion Rhymes for Preschool and Kindergarten

Looking for fun, easy-to-teach Halloween rhymes for your classroom or homeschool circle time?
These Halloween dance and motion rhymes are perfect for bringing laughter, movement, and imagination into your October lessons! Created by EduFlakes, these poems help young learners practice listening skills, following directions, and coordination — all while celebrating spooky season in a cute, non-scary way.

Halloween motion rhymes are short, rhythmic poems paired with simple physical actions.
They combine movement and language learning — great for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary kids.

Each rhyme encourages children to:

Follow along with body movements
Improve motor coordination
Strengthen memory and sequencing
Participate in group rhythm and storytelling

It’s hands-on learning that feels like play!

🧙‍♀️ Benefits of Using Motion Rhymes in Your Halloween Lessons

Incorporating dance and movement into your Halloween activities isn’t just fun — it’s educational!
Here are a few learning benefits you’ll love:

Boosts Vocabulary and Listening Skills
Rhymes expose children to new words and sentence structures while they act them out.
Encourages Imaginative Play
Pretending to be ghosts, witches, and bats sparks creativity and storytelling.
Builds Gross Motor Skills
Movements like jumping, spinning, tiptoeing, and waving help with balance and coordination.
Supports Emotional Expression
Halloween can feel spooky — acting out funny ghost rhymes helps kids explore “fear” safely through play.
Promotes Social Learning
Group recitations encourage teamwork, rhythm awareness, and joyful participation.

🕸️ 10 Funny and Friendly Halloween Motion Rhymes

Here’s a sneak peek into the EduFlakes Halloween Dance & Motion Rhymes collection, featuring ten original, giggle-worthy poems designed just for little learners.

1. The Silly Little Ghost

I saw a ghost up in a tree,
He looked right down and waved at me!
I said, “Hello!” He said, “Woo-hoo!”
Then laughed and danced — the way ghosts do!

Actions: Wave arms, spin, giggle.
Learning Focus: Greeting words, rhythm, turn-taking.

2. Peek-a-Boo Ghost

Peek-a-boo ghost behind the chair,
I see you hiding over there!
You peek right out, then disappear,
But your silly giggle’s what I hear!

Actions: Cover eyes, peek, laugh softly.
Learning Focus: Observation and listening cues.

3. Floating in the Air

Little white ghost flying high,
Drifting softly through the sky.
He twirls and spins, then shouts, “Boo-hoo!”
But laughs and says, “Just joking with you!”

Actions: Sway arms, spin, cup mouth.
Learning Focus: Expression and tone awareness.

4. The Cleaning Ghost

A ghost with a broom came sweeping by,
Cleaning cobwebs way up high!
He swept the room both left and right,
Then said, “All done — it’s sparkling bright!”

Actions: Pretend sweeping, reaching, wiping.
Learning Focus: Following multi-step instructions.

5. The Sneaky Ghost

Tiptoe, tiptoe, quiet as can be,
A sneaky ghost is spying on me!
I turn around — but no one’s there!
Just my friend giggling in the air!

Actions: Tiptoe, look around, giggle.
Learning Focus: Awareness and self-control.

6. Bouncy Balloon Ghost

A bouncy ghost went up, up, up!
Then down, down, down into a cup!
He bounced right out with a happy squeak,
And hid behind me — take a peek!

Actions: Raise arms, jump, peek behind.
Learning Focus: Directional words and rhythm.

7. Candy-Loving Ghost

The ghost loves candy — sweet and bright,
He snacks and munches through the night!
But when he smiles, we all can see,
He’s got candy corn stuck on his teeth!

Actions: Pretend eating, rub tummy, grin.
Learning Focus: Humor, descriptive vocabulary.

8. Moonlight Ghost

A shiny ghost under the moon,
Hums a happy, bouncy tune.
He twirls and dances in the air,
Then waves goodbye — “See you up there!”

Actions: Make moon shape, hum, wave.
Learning Focus: Rhyme recognition and sequencing.

9. Laundry Day Ghost

A ghost got stuck in Mama’s clothes!
He wriggled out from head to toes!
He said, “I’ll help you fold today!”
Then flew off giggling right away!

Actions: Pretend folding, flap arms, laugh.
Learning Focus: Everyday vocabulary and humor.

10. Sleepy Little Ghost

The sleepy ghost can’t say “Boo!”
He’s tired after floating, too!
He curls up in a cloud so white,
And whispers, “Goodnight, stars — goodnight!”

Actions: Yawn, stretch, pretend sleeping.
Learning Focus: Bedtime rhythm, calm-down transition.

🎶 How to Use These Halloween Rhymes at Home or in Class

You can adapt these rhymes to fit any learning setting:

✏️ In the Classroom:

Start your circle time with one rhyme per day.
Have students take turns leading the motions.
Use props like scarves or paper ghosts for added fun.

🏠 For Homeschool or Family Time:

Print the rhymes and keep them in a Halloween Poetry Folder.
Use them before storytime to build focus.
Record your child performing the rhymes to track progress!

🧡 Tip for Teachers:

Pair each rhyme with a phonics mini-lesson — highlight rhyming words like boo/you, see/tree, bright/night to reinforce sound patterns.

🕯️ Make Learning Fun with Halloween Movement

These Halloween rhymes from EduFlakes.com combine the best of both worlds — learning and laughter!
They keep children active while improving reading rhythm and fluency.
Each motion rhyme doubles as a short brain break, making it a perfect fit for early literacy programs, homeschooling, or pre-K classrooms.

Whether it’s a bouncy ghost, a sleepy ghost, or a sweet candy lover, each poem sparks joy while sneaking in skill-building magic. ✨

So this Halloween, don’t just say “Boo!” — dance, rhyme, and learn too!

Download the entire PDF Halloween Dance and Motion