Fall is a favorite time of year in singing time! The program is over (or almost!) and the Christmas holidays haven’t quite started yet! So celebrate the fall season into singing time with these festive fall and Halloween singing time ideas!
When bringing Halloween activities into singing time, I try hard to ensure they are appropriate for church and these activities below definitely fit that bill!
My favorite is to create a simple paper plate skeleton and sing the Primary song, Hinges! But you really can’t go wrong with anything listed below!
Fall and Halloween Primary Singing Time Ideas
These fall and Halloween Primary singing time ideas are divided into 3 categories (click on the link to jump to that section):
And by all means, if you have a fall and/or Halloween singing time activity to add, please leave a comment!!
Primary Singing Time Halloween Ideas
1. Hinges for Halloween:
I LOVE bringing in this paper plate skeleton to sing the Primary song Hinges. Your kids will get a {crack} out of moving this guy into fun positions then trying to mimic those positions as they sing! It’s a serious riot!!
2. Monster Mash-Up
This Monster Mash-Up singing time activity lets your Primary kids create their own unique monsters! Each monster creates unique ways to sing including various actions, groups and songs!
3. Clue
Solve the Singing Time Clue mystery as to who went where in the temple! Your Primary will come away having learned more about what goes on in the temple!
4. Singing Time Monster Song Eater
Feed hungry music monsters with this monster song eater Primary singing time idea! You can use any song you like, or highlight a few Primary songs in a minor key to show how minor and major keys change the way music feels.
5. Pumpkin Punchboard
Create a festive punchboard with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern pumpkin theme! Sing any songs including:
- Hinges
- It’s Autumntime
- Autumn Day
- Rain is Falling
Then come up with some fun leaf actions like:
- tossing leaves
- jumping in piles of leaves
- raking leaves
- blowing leaves
- etc.
Fall Singing Time Ideas
Fall is a wonderful time to recognize Heavenly Father’s creations in singing time! Do that with any of these fall singing time ideas!
6. It's Autumntime
Teach It’s Autumntime this fall with cut out leaves on strings! They can fall, twirl and dance to this fun Primary song!
7. Autumn Day
8. Rain is Falling All Around
Rain is Falling sing leaves are falling instead! And use the same die cut leaves to do actions that relate to the song!
9. The Prophet Said to Plant a Garden
Fall is harvest time which is what The Prophet Said to Plant a Garden talks all about! Teach your Primary about the joy of reaping a full harvest from a home-grown garden!
10. Back-to-School Review
It’s not fall without back-to school! Review any songs in singing time with this Back-to-School singing time review activity!
11. Recess Rhythm
Ask any child what their favorite part about school is, their answer is typically RECESS! Bring this favorite pastime into singing time with this recess rhythm singing time review activity! Best part is you can sing or review ANY songs!
12. Falling Snow
The Primary song Falling Snow isn’t just for winter! With these Falling Snow Primary singing time ideas, you’ll love singing it in every season of the year.
More Ideas for Halloween Singing Time
If you’re program is over and it’s still too early to delve into holiday songs, I HIGHLY recommend these singing time activities! They are perfect for singing any time of year!
13. Walk Along the Covenant Path
Teach Primary children what it means to walk along the covenant path using this singing time idea! It’s a perfect fit for a 5th Sunday, after the Primary program or any time during the year!
14. Singing Missionaries
Singing Missionaries is always such a testimony promoting singing time activity! Your primary will love answering gospel-related questions all with primary songs!
15. Primary Musical Memory
This Primary Musical Memory game matches up the first half of long song titles to their ending counterparts!
16. Stump the Primary
Stump the Primary is a favorite in my Primary! It’s a combination of “Name that Tune” and “Pick your Favorite Primary Song.” Super easy and super fun!
What are your Fall & Halloween Singing Time Ideas?
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