Children’s Songs You Can Sing in August: Summer-Friendly Kids’ Songs and Fingerplay Rhymes
Here are nursery rhymes and fingerplay songs for August that you can sing and enjoy! We’ve got a full lineup: songs that capture the fun of summer, tunes about tasty foods you’ll crave in the heat, and songs perfect for August events.
We also introduce tracks you can enjoy with fingerplays and dances, so try using them for indoor play during the sweltering summer or for activities in childcare settings.
Many are classic summer songs that have been passed down for generations, making them perfect for family time at home as well.
Teach children summer songs and enjoy a delightful time together while reminiscing about the past!
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[Children’s Songs You Can Sing in August] Summer-Friendly Kids’ Songs & Fingerplay Rhymes (91–100)
Mount FujiMonbushō shōka
August 11 is Mountain Day, a national holiday established in 2016.
When it comes to songs about mountains, many people probably think of “Fujino-yama,” a piece about Mount Fuji, Japan’s most iconic mountain.
I imagine many of you also sang it during music class in elementary school.
It’s a song that evokes majestic nature—perfectly suited to Mount Fuji.
It’s starting! (Summer ver.)
“Hajimaruyo” is a classic hand-play song at kindergartens and nurseries.
If you try singing it with summer-themed lyrics, you might boost the summer mood and have even more fun.
With one finger held up, the lyrics go from 1 to 5: 1 is a drum, 2 is a water gun, 3 is a shooting star, 4 is a fan, and 5—perfect for the finale—represents fireworks.
From festivals and water play to grand fireworks displays, these lyrics let you fully enjoy summer, and kids are sure to love it.
You can also add your own original verses to make it even more fun.
Children’s Songs You Can Sing in August: Summer Fun Kids’ Songs and Hand-Play Songs (101–110)
Camp da Hoi
This song is packed with the excitement of camping.
Its lyrics and melody are captivating, sparking children’s sense of wonder.
It vividly sings about experiences in nature—seeing mountains and rivers for the first time, swimming in the sea, and meeting new friends.
With strong educational value, it’s beloved by a wide range of children from preschoolers to elementary school students.
How about singing it together during summer camp or outdoor activities to liven things up? It’s sure to help create wonderful memories.
paprikaYonezu Kenshi
“Paprika” is an NHK 2020 cheer song performed by the dance unit Foorin.
It drew major attention because the lyrics and music were written by none other than Kenshi Yonezu.
He later released a self-cover version, and the song was also selected for NHK’s “Minna no Uta” for August–September.
It’s a popular dance number widely known among children, and many start dancing as soon as they hear the melody.
It’s a perfect song to sing at nursery and kindergarten performances or children’s events.
Beyond the rainbowSakushi Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
It’s one of the most famous songs performed on “Okaasan to Issho,” isn’t it? The song “Niji no Mukou ni” was released in 1996 and was written and composed by Osamu Sakata, the seventh “Uta no Onii-san.” Evoking a fresh rainbow after an early-summer rain and featuring uplifting lyrics, it’s a beloved track that even adults say “gives them energy.” When the rain clears and the sky opens up, both adults and children feel happy and excited, don’t they? This song is packed with that sense of excitement.
Yokai Shiritorisakushi: okuhara yume/sakkyoku: tane tomoko
Speaking of summer, it’s the perfect season for ghosts and yokai.
Haunted houses and ghost stories are also a quintessential part of summer.
Chilling ghost tales are nice for the hot season, but this song, “Yokai Shiritori,” is a cute tune that even kids who don’t like scary things can enjoy.
It’s performed on NHK’s children’s program “Okaasan to Issho.” In the lyrics, various yokai like the Rokurokubi and Zashiki-warashi visit a yokai professor and challenge him to play “yokai shiritori,” but he ends up losing.
Be sure to pay attention to the names of the yokai that appear in the shiritori!
Seagull SailorSakushi: Takeuchi Toshiko / Sakkyoku: Kawamura Mitsuyo
Speaking of summer, it’s the season for the sea, and when it comes to songs about seagulls flying over the ocean, “Kamome no Suiheisan” (The Seagull Sailor) comes to mind.
It’s a classic children’s song that likens seagulls covered in pure white feathers to sailors dressed in white hats, white shirts, and white uniforms.
Didn’t everyone sing it when they were little? It’s said that the sailor-style school uniform familiar for girls originated from sailors’ uniforms.
In conclusion
We introduced some recommended children’s songs for August. How did you like them? There were lots of lively, summery tunes, weren’t there? Songs can be a great way to spark interest in summer events. If you find a song you like, be sure to sing it and experience the summer for yourself.