“Spooky Sounds & Rhythms” – Halloween Music Lesson Pack

Bring Halloween fun to your classroom with “Spooky Sounds & Rhythms”, a creative, movement-filled music lesson that gets students composing, performing, and listening!
Through imaginative activities and rhythm-based games, students explore how music can create mood, experiment with spooky sound effects, and compose their own short Halloween soundtracks.

Perfect for October lessons or themed music weeks, this pack builds rhythmic understanding, creativity, and expressive performance in an engaging and accessible way.

What’s Included

Teacher Lesson Plan (PDF)

Step-by-step guide with learning outcomes, materials, and extension ideas

Warm-up (“Monster Moves”), rhythm practice, composition task, and cool-down game

Differentiation ideas for younger and older learners

Lesson Slides (PDF)

Ready-to-use visuals for the classroom or interactive whiteboard

Covers timbre, rhythm patterns, and composition instructions

Includes “Sleeping Ghosts” dynamics game and rhythm practice prompts

3 Printable Rhythm Cards

Pumpkin

Ghost

Haunted House
Perfect for clapping, instrument practice, or rhythm composition activities.

Learning Focus

Students will:

Explore how music creates atmosphere and emotion (spooky, funny, mysterious).

Identify and perform rhythmic patterns using Halloween-themed words.

Create and perform their own Halloween compositions.

Develop understanding of timbre, dynamics, and rhythm through play.

Ideal For

Ages 6–12 / Primary or Early Secondary Music

Classroom or instrumental group lessons

Whole-class, small group, or workshop format

Perfect for Halloween, autumn, or creative composition units

Skills Developed
Rhythm reading and performance
Listening and dynamic control
Creativity and collaboration
Expressive performance and mood creation

This resource blends seasonal fun with real musical learning — rhythm, dynamics, and creativity all in one engaging Halloween lesson!

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