Nursery rhymes perfect for April: A collection of classic spring songs that capture the season

one bamboo shootwarabe uta

One whole bamboo shoot

Perfect for the spring season, this song is a traditional children’s rhyme that has been loved for generations.

It features simple lyrics and a catchy melody, and its charm lies in the way children split into “oni” (tagger) and “takenoko” (bamboo shoot) roles to play.

Because kids move their bodies while singing, it’s great for developing a sense of rhythm and cooperation.

It’s also used in early childhood education, and there are videos on YouTube explaining how to play.

Sing and play energetically outdoors with family and friends, and you’re sure to enjoy the spring atmosphere even more.

Why not raise your voices together and feel the arrival of spring?

spring breezeSakushi: Katō Yoshikiyo / Sakkyoku: Fositā

Spring Breeze — Yoshikiyo Katō / Foster

This is a school song characterized by lyrics that depict a fresh spring landscape and a heartwarming melody.

Mr.

Yoshikiyo Kato provided the Japanese lyrics, and Mr.

Foster’s beautiful tune soothes children’s hearts.

It’s a perfect piece for children who feel anxious in a new environment, and if you sing it while cherishing skin-to-skin contact, it seems you can enjoy a pleasant childcare time.

Since its inclusion in the “Certified Song Collection” in 1926, it has continued to be loved by many people.

Evoking the arrival of spring, this song gently brings back early childhood memories and will surely become a cherished memory for children.

The Little Train from the Land of FlowersSakushi: Kobayashi Junichi / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao

The Little Train from the Land of Flowers

This lively and energetic piece is an intriguing song titled “Hana no Okuni no Kisha Poppo” (The Choo-Choo Train of the Flower Country).

It has quite a sophisticated musicality, and although it’s aimed at children, I think adults can enjoy it too.

It’s a song parents and children can sing and dance to together.

You can also enjoy the interesting instrumental sounds and the sense of rhythm!

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Harukaze TelephoneSakushi: Tawara Machi / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako

[With Mother] Spring Breeze Phone | Spring Songs | Songs for March & April | With Lyrics | Ichigo Club

This song, “Harukaze Denwa,” captures the refreshing feel of spring.

Its bright, breezy melody makes it perfect for going outside to see the cherry blossoms or for children to play energetically in the spring wind now that the cold has eased.

Spring flowers and creatures appear in the lyrics, making it friendly and familiar—and a fun way to learn, too!

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♪Opened, opened – Hiraita Hiraita | ♪Opened, opened, what flower has opened? [Japanese song / children’s song]

Do you remember holding hands with your friends and playing this game—spreading out and coming together—while singing this song? It’s a short tune with a Japanese minor-key melody, and it brings to mind a wide field filled with white Chinese milk vetch blossoms.

Making flower crowns, searching for four-leaf clovers—Chinese milk vetch is another indispensable flower of spring.

Horsetail shoots are poking up.

Nursery rhyme: Tsukushi wa tsun-tsun

A masterpiece of children’s song that lets you feel the breath of nature.

Within its simple wordplay, it deftly weaves in the moment when plants sprout, offering the delight of a stroll through spring fields and hills.

More than lofty musical artistry, it’s the easy singability that has kept it beloved for many years.

It’s also enjoyed with hand motions and is widely used in early childhood education settings.

This work beautifully expresses the Japanese sense of the seasons and a heartfelt reverence for nature, making it enjoyable across generations, from children to adults.

Why not sing it together with family and friends, feeling the arrival of a nature-rich spring?

Churippu sharippuwarabe uta

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Simple yet profound, this nursery rhyme captivates children’s hearts.

The part where everyone stands in a circle and calls each other’s names is perfect for nurturing communication skills and social development.

Its rhythmic lyrics and melody are fun and easy to memorize.

In preschools and kindergartens, it’s also used as an icebreaker to ease the nerves of new children.

At home, singing and playing it together as a family can make for a delightful time.

It can be enjoyed from infancy.

When the spring weather invites you outdoors, why not form a circle and sing it together?