Halloween is kids’ favorite season! So here, we’re introducing classic songs to liven up events at daycare centers and kindergartens.
From chants of “Trick or Treat” and songs about the fun of turning into ghosts, to tunes that combine hand games and rhythm play, there’s a full lineup you can enjoy together with children.
We’ve selected only songs that will bring out lots of smiles.
You’re sure to find tracks perfect for this year’s Halloween that will boost the excitement and festive mood! Be sure to find your favorites.
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Recommended for childcare activities! Sing-and-play Halloween songs (1–10)
Ghost Village MazeNontan to otomodachi
Let’s try singing a song themed around ghosts and mazes together with Nontan, the beloved character from picture books! From the mysterious-sounding intro, you can feel the excitement and suspense building, right? The melody is easy to remember and the tempo is comfortable to sing, so it seems perfect for kids.
The humorous lyrics expand the world you imagine in your head and are likely to spark children’s creativity! Various ghosts appear in the middle of the song, so it would be fun to play along with hand motions while pretending to turn into ghosts, too.
Chunbaraka Chunbara DancePinkittsu
You’re sure to get hooked on its mysterious world and unique wording! One of its charms is the unique animation where the skeleton’s movements change as the clock ticks forward.
It feels like a perfect song to enjoy leading up to Halloween—dancing and singing along together.
It might even help kids become more aware of time and get into the habit of checking the clock.
Many children will probably love the catchy phrases and melody and want to repeat them over and over.
Try incorporating this unique, skeleton-themed song with Halloween motifs.
Happy HalloweenbebībuasU
Let’s try singing while pretending to be cute characters! Many children are probably looking forward to dressing up for Halloween.
It seems this song’s lyrics are about a game of hide-and-seek played by a family of pandas dressed in various costumes.
It could be fun to sing while moving quietly and hiding, like in an animation! The rhythm is catchy, and there are many repeated parts, making it easy for children to remember.
Be sure to give it a try!
Halloween is not scary.Ritoru Enjeru
I want to sing with children who feel scared by costumes and Halloween events! Sometimes things you see in shadows or dark places can look like ghosts, right? It might be especially helpful to watch an animation together with children who are afraid of ghosts.
A story where something that looked like a ghost in the shadows or a dark room turns out to be a doll or a toy by mistake can be reassuring.
Singing cheerfully and energetically together with parents or teachers could help everyone welcome Halloween with a happy feeling.
Ghosts!? Let’s enjoy trick-or-treating!Ritoru Wārudo
Let’s enjoy the Halloween catchphrase “Trick or Treat” within a song, too! It starts in a low register with a mysterious atmosphere…
This piece captures the feelings of children experiencing their first Halloween event or feeling excited and nervous about it.
It could be fun to get into character as someone dressed up like a ghost hiding in the dark.
Although the phrase “Trick or Treat” doesn’t appear in the lyrics, you can try adding it in like a call-and-response for a fun arrangement!
Ghosts’ Christmasdeguchi takashi
It’s a humorous song that combines Halloween and Christmas.
Since it’s a song where kids can enjoy their favorite events together, it’s sure to get everyone excited.
Try singing it while adding fingerplay and dance! The tune is poppy and rhythmic, so it’s best sung brightly and energetically.
Acting out the various motifs in the lyrics—like ghosts and clocks—while you sing will lift the mood even more! Be sure to take this opportunity to sing it with the children.
Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Hoshino Gen
This is a song by Gen Hoshino written as the theme for the film “Ghost Book: Obake Zukan.” With a playful concept of humans and ghosts dancing together, it perfectly captures the original work’s “scary yet fun” world.
The lyrics blend spookiness and joy, making it perfect for Halloween.
Released in July 2022, the track is also included on the album “Gen.” There’s even a unique anecdote that, inspired by a fun paranormal experience during production, they had “ghosts” join in on the chorus! The all-animated music video’s dance went viral on TikTok.
Fittingly ghostly, it’s ideal for Halloween—and if you sing and dance to it together at karaoke, it’s sure to be a hitfully fun dance number that gets everyone going!