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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A perfect children's song for April. A collection of classic spring tunes that evoke the season (41–50)
Around the flowersSakushi: Ema Shoko／Sakkyoku: Otsu Saburo
Winds and birds circle around the flowers.
It sings of the buoyant joy of spring set to a light melody.
This piece was the assigned work for the 1955 NHK Choral Competition, and the original is a two-part chorus.
Its timeless tempo and rhythmic vitality make it enjoyable even for children to listen to.
Morning SongSakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsumaro
Here is a pleasant “Morning Song,” perfect for the comfortable spring season.
Since it’s a very short song, it should be easy for children who have just started preschool to become familiar with it.
And hopefully, this song will also help make the “good morning” greeting feel more approachable, even for those who are shy and find it hard to say it out loud at first.
Spring somewhereSakushi: Momota Sōji / Sakkyoku: Kusakawa Shin
A children’s song that delicately depicts a spring scene was published in March 1923 in the magazine Shogaku Danshi, created by Soji Momota (lyrics) and Shin Kusakawa (music).
It gently sings of sensing the invisible arrival of spring through the five senses—such as the skylark’s call, the sound of budding, and the feel of the east wind.
Selected as one of Japan’s 100 Best Songs, its calm melody that warms the heart with the coming of spring and its lyrics that let you feel the breath of nature make it perfect for easing nerves in a new environment or for savoring the changing of the seasons.
Warm and leisurely strollingSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Komori Akihiro
Spring’s gentle, cozy warmth makes our hearts feel light and excited, doesn’t it? And taking a walk in that balmy weather is fun not only for children but for adults too—it really lifts your spirits.
The song “Poka Poka Teku Teku” captures that feeling.
With its super cute, cheerful lyrics, it’s the kind of song that makes kids start moving their bodies without even thinking.
It’s great fun to sing while walking around in circles, as if everyone’s out on a stroll together.
There are lots of round-like sections, so even children who don’t know the song can more or less join in.
Welcome-Home SongSakushi: Amano Chou / Sakkyoku: Ichinomiya Michiko
April is the season for moving up to a new school or grade.
It’s a time when your heart races, and the world looks a little different than usual.
This song is for looking back on those exciting, heart-pounding days.
If you sing this “Welcome Home Song” when it’s time to go home and say goodbye, it feels like you can wrap up the day nice and clean.
The Bento Box SongSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko/Shokyoku: Komori Akihiro
It’s a song about packing all sorts of things into your own lunchbox.
You can add fun gestures like shaping rice balls and chopping ginger while you sing.
Since many children will start bringing lunch from April, I hope they’ll enjoy their meals while singing this song.
Let’s join the Dandelion Club!!Sakushi Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
It’s a song from NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” that says any child can join the Dandelion Club and become friends.
The lyrics and music are by Osamu Sakata, who was beloved as the “Uta no Oniisan” for eight years.
Shy kids, crybabies—children of all kinds join the Dandelion Club.