Why October Is the Prime Time for Kids Fall Music Activities

Kids Fall Music Activities are a joyful way to bring learning, movement, and connection into the preschool classroom this October. Fun autumn songs paired with simple teaching resources can help children regulate emotions, release energy, and build strong social bonds.

By this point in the school year, children have settled into routines and begun forming real connections with their teachers and peers. With this sense of safety, their true personalities start to shine through. That often means louder laughter, bolder behaviours, and bigger emotions — a natural sign that children feel comfortable enough to be themselves.

For teachers and parents, this stage is both exciting and challenging. It’s the perfect time to lean on kids fall music activities like songs, scarf play, and movement games. These resources not only bring joy to circle time, they also support emotional growth, active listening, and collaboration.

This post is Part 1 of our October Preschool Resources series, focusing on autumn songs and music curriculum. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where we’ll share storytelling tools, preschool books, and other fall classroom resources.

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3 Types of Songs That Support Emotional Regulation

Songs are powerful learning tools because they resonate emotionally with young children, offering comfort, excitement, and even humour. In the classroom, a well-chosen song can reset the mood during transitions, release pent-up energy, or bring calm to a busy group.

Here are three types of fall songs for preschool to use in your October preschool activities:

1. Songs that are predictable — familiar melodies children already know or can easily follow along to
2. Songs that soothe — calming rhythms like scarf songs or melodic instrumentals
3. Songs that educate (and entertain) — action songs with gestures and visuals that invite joy

1. SONGS THAT ARE PREDICTABLE

Children love songs with melodies they already know. Familiar tunes help them feel safe enough to join in, building confidence and group energy.

Autumn Song – The Leaves on the Trees Preschool Songs by The Kiboomers

This fall adaptation of The Wheels On The Bus is both playful and educational for a preschool class. Children will learn how to identify the colours of fall leaves and what leaves do in the fall – change colours and fall from trees. There are many actions that children can perform, and they will be comfortable singing along since they are all familiar with the tune.

We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by The Kiboomers

This song is the perfect adaptation of We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. It’s so much fun to see all the different variations of this interactive sing-along story and another option to bring children into the story to explore this colouring, cozy season.

Boom Chicka Boom Autumn by The Learning Station

Boom Chicka Boom Autumn is an Autumn song for kids to celebrate the Fall season. Sing-a-long and dance along Skeleton Style, Pick an Apple Style, Eat an Apple Style, Turkey Strut Style, Pick a Pumpkin Style, Raking Leaves Style and the hilarious ending, Blowing Leaves Style.

2. SONGS THAT SOOTHE

Gentle songs with calming rhythms help children relax and regulate their emotions. They are perfect for quiet times, transitions, or moments when the group energy feels high.

Blowing In The Wind (lyric video): A Scarf Song For Kids by Stephanie Leavell | Music For Kiddos

Scarf songs with soothing vocals are such a wonderfully predictable way to help the children relax and feel the music without having to follow a routine. They can just move their scarves however they want to help them express the music in their own way.

Classroom Music for Fall | Cozy Instrumental Cover Songs | 2 Hours by Mood Melodies

Get ready for fall with this cozy instrumental playlist, perfect for creating a warm and focused atmosphere in your classroom. Featuring soothing piano and cello covers of your favourite songs, this playlist is designed to help students relax and concentrate. Whether you’re looking to enhance your teaching environment or need calming background music for nap time or quiet time in class, this playlist will not disappoint.

3. SONGS THAT EDUCATE (AND ENTERTAIN)

Songs that educate (and entertain) invite movement, laughter, and dramatic gestures while reinforcing essential skills. Through these songs, children learn how to move their bodies to the music, practice active listening to follow gestures, and keep time with the rhythm. They release energy, collaborate with their peers, and enjoy learning together with joy.

FALLING FOR FALL by Kim Noller

This song is a fun-filled one, and Kim is just the person to deliver the vocals and gestures. As a music teacher and children’s artist, she has it all worked out for children to act out with their classmates how they too and falling for Fall!

Preschool Pumpkin Song | Pass The Pumpkin | Fall Song & Game for Kids by Miss Nina

A Preschool Pumpkin Song , Pass The Pumpkin, is a fun Fall Song & Game for Kids. Pass The Pumpkin is a song used in music classes of all ages in October – and Miss Nina has found a fun way to make it work for Preschool kids and Kindergarten children. Have some Fall Fun exploring different Autumn things from Miss Nina’s Fall Bag to then pass around the circle! Scroll down for lyrics and links to more pumpkin, apple, Fall and Halloween Songs!

Let’s Have Fall Fun! | It’s the Season of Fall! by Jack Hartmann

Let’s Have Fall Fun by Jack Hartmann highlights the many fun things about fall. Rake the leaves with Jack as you find out that the leaves turn colors and fall off the trees. Learn that Halloween and Thanksgiving are in the season of fall. Learn that days get shorter and nights get longer in this Fall Fun song.

The Apple Picking Song | Apple Orchard by Danny Go! Songs For Kids

It’s time to pick some apples with Danny Go! Sing and dance along with Danny Go as he climbs trees and picks some delicious red apples on a special field trip!

KIDS SONG PICK OF THE MONTH!

The Angry Song by Heather Feather

This fun educational tune teaches children about how to manage their anger and frustration. During the angry parts, children can stomp, and pretend that they are angry. Act it out with facial expressions and stomping and pretending to yell. Then, we “freeze” and STOP! When angry, instead of lashing-out physically or verbally, kids are taught to stop and “freeze”. Pausing is the first step and allows time to think. Kids are asked to count to 5 on their fingers. during that pause. Next, walk away. Find a calm place. In the calm place, take deep breaths in and out. Deep breaths help to regulate big emotions. After taking some deep breaths, kids should think about what can be done, and what can be said, in order to explain how they feel, using their words instead of their bodies.

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Beyond music, autumn is a wonderful season to weave creativity into your classroom—think Dramatic Play Corners with pumpkins and gourds, cozy storytelling nooks, or art projects inspired by falling leaves and harvest colours. Here are a few extra creative resources we’d like to share with you!

Pumpkin Patch Dramatic Play Bundle | Fall Preschool Center | Songs • Literacy 

Leaves Are Falling Music Curriculum

Teddy Bear Picnic Kit

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