Songs for Kids about Fall
We here at Noodle Loaf love a cozy Fall evening in a wool sweater with a hot cup of cider and a face full of zombie makeup. Below you will find songs and games for kids about Autumn that we have featured on the podcast. These songs were written and recorded by an early music education specialist and appeared on the Common Sense Media Seal of Approval awarded podcast, Noodle Loaf. These activities can be downloaded for use in the classroom by following the links.
3 Fall Music Games for Kids
CLAP IT BACK- GREAT THINGS ABOUT AUTUMN
This “Clap It Back” song celebrates the Fall season with a fun interactive rhyming game for kids. Children will develop rhythm skills by clapping back the rhythm of phrases naming things about Autumn that everybody loves: butternut squash, apple pie, flannel etc. It is a fun interactive way to teach rhythm and celebrate the season at the same time. Lyrics can be found by clicking on the song title below.
CLAP IT BACK- WHY DO LEAVES CHANGE COLOR?
This “Clap It Back” song teaches the science behind photosynthesis in the funnest way possible, as a rhythm game for kids.
Why do leaves change colors? / Let’s clap the reason why / It’s not because they’re painted / By some very busy guy …
Click the song title below to read the full lyrics and to download the song.
TIME TO MOVE - AUTUMN MOVEMENT GAME
This interactive movement song for kids provides guided imagery for children to imitate with their bodies. They will become trees that are losing their last leaves in a gust of wind. This is a great song to develop body awareness and imagination. It is also a good brain break and movement game that doubles as a moment of body-centered mindfulness.