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Nursery rhymes to sing to your baby! Recommended songs enjoyable from 0 months

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

Here are some heartwarming songs recommended for babies!

Why not spend a happy time by singing along to the rhythm, enjoying your baby’s smile as you do?

Sway your body to the beat and clap your hands to the lyrics—the fun will only grow.

When babies see adults singing, they naturally open their hearts and feel your love.

Playing along with cheerful songs can also give you moments when you really feel your baby’s growth!

Enjoy a joyful music time together with your little one.

Nursery rhymes to sing for your baby! Recommended songs you can enjoy from 0 years old (51–60)

Mom’s Slide

Mama’s slide (body play) Sit down~

Mom’s Slide

The key point of the “Mama’s Slide” baby massage song is the sliding part.

Sit your child on your lap, gently support both sides under their arms, and sway their body from side to side.

For the “stairs,” slowly bend and straighten your knees to raise and lower your child’s eye level, as if they’re climbing steps.

At the end, support your child on your bent knees and let them slide down.

When changing positions, talk to your child as you move so they don’t feel anxious.

Enjoy it at a comfortable pace that suits your child’s stage of development.

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Gramps and Grannywarabeuta

Gee-Gee Baa: A Nursery Rhyme for 0-Year-Olds

Gramps and Grannywarabeuta

Let’s introduce a perfect traditional children’s song for gentle playtime with your baby! This piece lets you softly touch and play with your baby’s face, so you can enjoy watching their expressions change together.

It’s included on the album “Mainichi Warabe-uta from 0 Years Old,” released by King Records in August 2022, featuring the warm vocals of Emiko Kobayashi.

It’s also used in the child-rearing support activities of “Hapimoto” in Hashimoto City, Wakayama Prefecture, and is loved by many parents.

Sit your child on your lap and sing while facing them gently.

By tuning in to your baby’s feelings and taking your time to connect through touch, you’ll create a fun, smile-filled time of communication.

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a cat’s child; a kittenSakushi / Sakkyoku: Deguchi Chikara

[Children's Song] Nekonoko <with gestures> with lyrics – cute hand play ♪ nursery song Nursery rhymes Japanese girl

a cat’s child; a kittenSakushi / Sakkyoku: Deguchi Chikara

Blending a gentle, adorable rhythm with hand-play movements, this piece is perfect for interactive play with babies from 0 years old.

Its cat-themed, charming world broadens children’s imaginations.

Satoko Yamano’s clear, transparent vocals combined with Masashi Wakamatsu’s tender arrangement weave a heartwarming melody.

Included on the album “Columbia Kids: Parent and Child Nursery Songs—Enjoy the Rhythm and Words of Songs,” released in June 2018, it is also cherished in early childhood education settings.

By making eye contact with your child and moving hands and fingers together, the circle of communication naturally grows.

It’s recommended for morning meeting time, end-of-day gatherings, and family bonding time at home.

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Mr. ElephantSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Dan Ikuma

Zou-san | Children's song | Red Cat Reading

Mr. ElephantSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Dan Ikuma

Born from the collaboration of lyricist Mado Michio and composer Dan Ikuma as a gentle children’s song depicting the warm bond between parent and child, this piece was first broadcast on NHK Radio in May 1952.

Characterized by its calm 3/4 melody and heartwarming lyrics that cherish one’s individuality, it has been featured frequently on educational and children’s TV programs and is loved by a wide range of generations.

The May 2007 version by Satoko Yamano and the Morinoki Children’s Choir remains one of the most beloved renditions.

With a melody that nestles close to the heart like a gentle spring breeze, it’s perfect for parents and children to hum together.

In the fresh green season, singing it while taking a walk will make for even happier memories.

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Cute Hide and SeekSakushi: Satou Hachirou／Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao

Nursery Rhyme / Cute Hide-and-Seek / 36th Children’s Song Contest, Children’s Division

Cute Hide and SeekSakushi: Satou Hachirou／Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao

This is a gentle children’s song about a game of hide-and-seek played by adorable animals.

Hatchlings, sparrows, and puppies try their best to conceal themselves, warmly portrayed in the words of Hachirō Satō, with Yoshinao Nakada’s melody enhancing its charm even further.

First released in 1951, the piece has inspired children’s playfulness and curiosity toward animals.

The thrilling hide-and-seek unfolds in everyday scenes—gardens, rooftops, and meadows.

It’s perfect for singing with your child in fresh, green May, while thinking of the animals you might meet on a walk.

The rhythm of the lyrics and the friendly melody truly seem to express the joy of spring.

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