Halloween Music Activities for Kids – Room on the Broom

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Halloween Music Activities for Kids – Room on the Broom: A Magical Musical Adventure

Halloween music activities for kids are a great way to engage your students right before Halloween. The Room on the Broom storybook lesson brings the magic of music and storytelling together, based on Julia Donaldson’s beloved picture book. This lesson will have your students eagerly exploring musical concepts while following the witch’s exciting adventure.

Explore Pitch with Glissandos and the Musical Scale

This lesson will guide your students through the enchanting process of moving up and down the musical scale. They’ll love playing glissandos that mimic the witch’s flight, adding both a physical and auditory element to their learning. It’s an ideal way to bring concepts of pitch to life while keeping students actively involved.

Halloween Activities & Hands-on Fun with Unique Instruments

One of the highlights of this lesson is the opportunity for students to play instruments they may not often encounter. From the vibra slap to the frog scraper and chimes, these unusual instruments will add rich layers of sound to the story. Alongside these, students will also get to play the maracas, xylophones, and metallophones, combining familiar tools with new sounds.

Creative Movement and Musical Expression

This lesson goes beyond simply playing instruments; it encourages students to explore movement and make musical choices. Whether deciding how to play an instrument or how to move with the music, your students will stay engaged and excited, making it one of the most interactive Halloween music activities for kids.

Incorporate Literature and Music in One Exciting Halloween Activity for Kids

By blending a popular storybook with musical learning, this lesson is perfect for elementary music teachers who want to integrate literature and music in a way that excites students. It offers both entertainment and education, ensuring that students leave the lesson with new musical skills and an unforgettable experience.

Looking for another fantastic Halloween resource?  Check out our Spooky Scary Skeletons Lesson Plan.

You can also grab a whole bunch of awesome fall and Halloween lesson plans in our Fall Favorite Music Lesson Plan Bundle.

Check out the adorable Halloween song for littles, Halloween Nights