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Get ready to bring the Halloween hype into your music room—in the best way possible! This week, we’re featuring our favourite games and movement activities to keep the sugar rush fun, focused, and musical. From parachutes and movement fun to singing games and more, these spooky picks will keep your students moving, laughing, and learning—even when the excitement is through the roof!
Explore even more ideas in the Halloween Unit on MusicplayOnline.
Click the image below to watch a demo parachute routine for this song!
Game Directions: Sing the song while passing a rhythm stick or broom around the circle. When the music stops (pause the video or signal with crash cymbals), the student holding the broom goes out. For larger classes, form two circles and use two brooms—when the music stops, the students holding the brooms switch circles.
Click the image below to watch a video on teaching suggestions for a NON-ELIMINATION version of this game!
In the Hall of the Mountain King "Sevens" Movement
In the Hall of the Mountain King - General Learning Module
Teaching Suggestions: Teach each pattern slowly, moving to a steady beat and resting on beat 8. Only move on once students are confident. When ready, try the patterns with "In the Hall of the Mountain King" as the tempo gradually increases.
CODA:
- Say “No more!” and throw hands in the air twice.
- Clap seven times.
- Repeat #1 and 2
- Roll hands in front of the body.
- Throw hands in the air on the final chord.
Tricks, Treats, and Tunes: Fall Music Activities for Elementary Students
with Stacy Werner
Wednesday, October 22th, 2025 @ 4:30-5:30 MST (60 Minutes)
A recorded version will be available if you are unable to watch live.
About the Webinar:
Spooky season is here, and MusicplayOnline has plenty of fun to share! In this webinar, Stacy will highlight favorite activities, games, and songs to bring Halloween-themed fun—and meaningful musical learning—into your classroom. She will share a variety of activities for different grade levels and provide secular options and adaptations so all students can fully participate. Get ready to fill your classroom with musical tricks and treats!
Musicplay Team Updates:
We wanted to take the opportunity to share some updates from the team:
Content Updates:
Our team has been hard at working creating new content! Here are some of our newest additions:
- La piñata added to the General Song List
- New recorder worksheets added to Recorder Kit 1
Development Updates:
- No updates this week