Nursery rhymes perfect for April: A collection of classic spring songs that capture the season
In April, when we welcome the warmth of spring, there are so many nursery songs that children can enjoy with boundless energy.Songs that depict seasonal scenes—like the gentle spring breeze and beautiful flowers—or capture the excitement of starting school or kindergarten make us feel thrilled whether we listen or sing along.In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of nursery songs for children that are full of April’s seasonal charm!We hope you find the perfect song to make time at daycare, kindergarten, a new school, or moments with your child even more fun!
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Children’s songs perfect for April: a collection of classic spring tunes (1–10)
It’s spring. It really is spring.Sakushi • Sakkyoku: Abe Naomi
This fingerplay song, “Haru desu ne Haru desu yo,” features many unique animals.
With a slow rhythm like the warm spring weather, it’s a song you can enjoy by adding gestures and imagining the scenery.
It might also be nice to split into two groups—one asking questions and the other answering—to sing it!
Spring StreamSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi
A tranquil spring landscape is sung to a gentle melody.
You can almost picture a rural hillside in spring, with a clear, little river flowing through it.
It’s a classic that I hope will continue to be sung across generations.
If your children haven’t heard it yet, do let them listen.
Buzz buzz buzzSakushi: Murano Shirou / Sakkyoku: Bohemia min’yō
This is a song that expresses spring with honeybees and small flowers.
It uses only five notes from Do to So, and since most of the movement is between neighboring notes, the melody flows naturally.
It’s a piece often used for practicing instruments—whether playing on a keyboard or blowing a recorder.
Children’s songs perfect for April: A collection of classic spring melodies (11–20)
The flower smiled.Sakushi: Hotomi Kōgo / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
When it comes to spring, songs about flowers are a must, aren’t they? “Ohana ga Waratta” is a song where you can learn expressions of metaphor; it likens the cuteness of flowers blooming to smiling.
It’s a very spring-like, soothing piece that puts you in a calm, pleasant mood!
butterfly
Isn’t this a song that everyone has sung at least once? When this song starts, you can just picture the adorable children pretending to be butterflies.
Since the melody uses only five notes, I imagine many people have played it on the keyboard.
dandelionSakushi: Kadokura Satoshi / Sakkyoku: Horikoshi Kiyoshi
Here is a song themed around the dandelion, a flower that heralds the arrival of spring.
Its lyrics are striking, overlaying the sight of the dandelion blooming robustly even in harsh conditions with people’s strength to live and their hopes.
Since its release in 1976, it has spread nationwide through the singing movement and has also been cherished as a labor struggle song.
In 2000 and 2002, it was included in elementary school music textbooks, becoming established as a choral piece featured in educational settings.
The melody, gentle yet powerful, is sure to resonate with many listeners.
It’s a recommended song when you want to feel the courage to face difficulties and the bonds between people.
FlowerSakushi: Takeshima Hane / Sakkyoku: Taki Rentarō
This beloved classic that gently announces the arrival of spring is a perfect song for April, brightening children’s hearts.
Its lyrics vividly depict the beautiful scenery of the Sumida River and charm us with elegant Japanese reminiscent of The Tale of Genji.
The bright, buoyant rhythm naturally lifts the listener’s spirits.
Singing it together at nursery schools and kindergartens while sharing the joy of spring can create a wonderful moment to celebrate the start of a new season.
Loved by children, this song’s beautiful melody brings hearts together.
Why not enjoy spring to the fullest by singing it happily with everyone?