[Children’s Song] A Collection of Hand Play Songs Perfect for Christmas
Santa is coming—what a fun Christmas!
As the day approaches, many families may be noticing their children getting more and more excited.
To build even more anticipation for this once-a-year big event, this article introduces hand-play songs themed around Christmas.
Each of these hand-play songs is simple and easy to try right away.
They’re perfect for playtime at daycare or kindergarten, too.
Be sure to dive in with energy and have fun with these hand-play songs to make it a wonderful Christmas!
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[Children’s Songs] A collection of hand-play songs perfect for Christmas (11–20)
Santa Reindeer
Let me introduce a unique song called “Santa—Reindeeer,” which playfully asks, “Are Santa and the reindeer good friends?” The key is to stretch out the last syllable of “reindeer.” Repeating the same word adds to the fun.
The choreography that represents Santa and the reindeer is adorable, so turning it into a quiz is also recommended! If everyone thinks about the characters who appear at Christmas, it becomes easier to remember the moves.
Children will surely look forward to the presents brought by this friendly duo.
Santa on the road
With its lively rhythm, “Santa on the Road” is a highly recommended hand-play song for daycare and kindergarten events.
The lyrics are a bit amusing—Santa turns into an elephant or a rabbit—and singing it with children is sure to bring out smiles.
The hand motions are easy to learn even for little ones, as they mimic an elephant’s trunk and a rabbit’s ears.
Also, if you use this song for a recital, be sure to prepare some animal headpieces to create an adorable arrangement!
Christmas Itomaki
Itomaki, a classic hand-play song, is about making a hat with thread.
Its distinctive motions, like rotating the arms, are a big part of the appeal.
Since it’s a playful song where you change who receives the finished hat in the lyrics, it’s easy to incorporate seasonal or event-based variations.
For example, you could change the lyrics so you’re making a hat for Santa or a snowman, or adapt the content by making the hat thicker to suit the cold season.
That could be a fun twist.
Christmas tree
How about a hand play song that incorporates onomatopoeia kids love? Words associated with Christmas, like “candle” and “Santa,” heighten the sense of excitement, and actions like blowing with a “fwooo” or smiling with a “niko” naturally draw children in.
At the same time, it can also deepen their understanding of words for numbers, such as “first” and “second.” A slow tempo helps create a calm atmosphere, making it easy to enjoy the hand play song with a gentle feeling.
Santa Claus is coming to town
The song where you can enjoy a hand play about Santa riding in a sleigh is “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.” Match lively gestures to the lyrics celebrating Christmas.
Each movement fits short phrases, so children can learn them easily.
At the end of the chorus, the trick is to move rhythmically along your forearms held parallel.
It’s also fun to face family or friends and try the hand play together.
Why not try this song that will make you look forward to Santa’s visit?
