by Lorelei Cohen

Created on: March 13, 2010   Last Updated: March 26, 2010

There are a few classic songs that will always top the list for the best Halloween songs for preschool children. Upbeat, a whole lot of goofy, and just a wee smidge scary, they are the songs that munchkins rock out to at Halloween. So what are these Halloween classics? Well the top preschool Halloween songs would be these super duper classic hits:

For very very young children short and lively music is actually the best, this includes classic rhymes such as Itsy Bitsy Spider, Trick or Treat, Five Little Pumpkins and

The Skeleton Dance. These ditties are lively songs that, when accompanied with hand movements, will keep the youngest of children laughing and giggling.

For preschool children of all ages, there are some classic Halloween songs that just seem to stimulate their creative imaginations, yet manage to create a spooky atmosphere without coming across as frightening. They are the perfect Halloween songs to include on a Halloween party play list if you want the kids to be put in a true Halloween party mood. The light happy ghoulishness of these songs is perfect to get children of all ages wiggling, jiggling, and giggling.

Although these songs deal with spooky subjects they are presented in a very non-threatening manner. By doing so the music from these tunes have kids actually looking forward to the spookiness that is Halloween. Consider a few of these tunes to liven up your home for visiting munchkins this Halloween....

MONSTER MASH by Bobbie "Boris" Picket and the video can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxcM3nCsglA

WITCH DOCTOR by Toybox and it is available to view at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYgOlqinH7A

GHOST BUSTERS by Ray Parker Junior: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCHFVTQKqdQ&feature=PlayList&p=5504FE8D8DCFB032&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=2

PURPLE PEOPLE EATER by Sheb Wooley - original version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9H_cI_WCnE

PURPLE PEOPLE EATER Version by rikandniksongs which includes dance moves: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q50FtcL7KMg

HAUNTED HOUSE by (Jumpin) Gene Simmons: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrh-7PvbBM4

Hopping, rocking, and a bopping, these are some classics that just cannot help but get kids smiling. Be sure to take a few of these hits to your next Halloween party. They are child tested, tried and true songs that are guaranteed to get your party rocking. They are the top preschool Halloween party songs. Let the music get the munchkins in your home up and dancing.

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