Halloween originated from the Celtic tradition of warding off ghosts. But these days, it’s about the little ones and their tasty treats.
So, how can we make this fun holiday less frightening for them?
The short answer: Set their moods right by playing festive music with just a dab of spookiness. Let’s dive into how you can create a playlist packed with feel-good Halloween music for kids.
Why Choose Halloween Music for Kids?
Creating a fun, safe environment is especially important for your child during this season.
With spine-chilling elements on full display in neighborhoods and commercial establishments, you can counterbalance the fright is by playing cute Halloween songs they can dance to.
3 Tips for Creating the Perfect Kid-Friendly Halloween Playlist
1. Mix Familiar Songs with Festive Tunes
Creepy eerie music isn’t the way to go when choosing Halloween songs for kindergarteners. Instead, try combining fun elements, like organ melodies, with familiar, festive tunes.
Halloween classics are here to stay—and for a good reason! They work for adults and children alike. We highly recommend Andrew Gold’s Halloween classic, which features 13 sweet, spooky songs and cool cover art that kids will love.
Alternatively, you can create your own mashup Halloween children’s songs. Blend classic nursery rhymes (think: Baby Shark) with playful Halloween-themed tracks like The Addams Family opening sequence.
2. Make it Fun and Interactive
Get the kids involved with songs that feature call-and-response or dance-along elements. Tracks like “The Skeleton Dance” or “Five Little Pumpkins” are perfect for encouraging participation.
Other classic Halloween songs include:
- Ghostbusters theme song (Ray Parker Jr.)
- Monster Mash (Bobby)
- Purple People Eater (Sheb Wooley)
- Thriller (Michael Jackson)
To match these fun songs, teach simple movements like clapping, stomping, or pretending to be zombies.
3. Consider Volume and Tempo for the Right Mood
Loud music can startle everyone, especially young children. To keep the mood light and fun, choose songs with a slower pace and intensity. There are plenty of lively music choices for children that won’t send them into a frenzy.
Borrow tracks from movies like Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Hotel Transylvania. These are great Halloween songs for toddlers since they’ll likely associate them with their favorite films, distracting them from any spooky scary skeletons and other decorations.
So, what are you waiting for? When picking Halloween music for kids for a party at home or a school function, shift the focus from fright night to Trick-or-Treat time.
Start building your playlist today and throw a Halloween party they’ll talk about for years to come.
