[Children’s Song] A Collection of Hand Play Songs Perfect for Christmas

The Snow Painter

With cheerful lyrics♪ “The Snow Painter” [Winter music and hand-play song for use in preschools]

Beloved as a classic winter children’s song, this piece likens snow to a “painter,” depicting how snow falling from the sky turns roofs and fences pure white.

It was first introduced in 1974 on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” where Masakazu Sakai’s performance drew attention.

Since then, many artists, including Saburō Kitajima, have covered it, and it has been cherished for many years.

With its bright, rhythmic melody, it is often sung with hand-play motions or panel theater, and has become a staple winter song frequently sung in kindergartens and nursery schools.

It’s a perfect tune to enjoy at Christmas and other winter events.

one plus one

A nursery school classic to sing: “One and One” [Winter music activities, nursery school music play, hand-play song]

“Ichi to Ichi de” is a classic hand-play song.

You stick out one finger on each hand and think about what to represent using those fingers.

Since it’s easy to understand—simply expressing things with hand shapes—you can also add a Christmas-themed twist.

Portraying Santa delivering presents might be a clear and fitting idea.

After demonstrating the full set of motions as an example, you could have everyone come up with movements inspired by Christmas; that should make it even more fun.

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Santa Claus is busy.

Santa Claus is busy.

We’d like to introduce a song you can dance to while using your whole body: “Santa Claus Is Busy”! Match Santa’s luggage by touching your head, shoulders, bottom, and toes.

The choreography at the beginning, which conveys a busy atmosphere, is a key point! The tempo gradually speeds up, adding to the sense of hustle and bustle.

Until you get used to the moves, we recommend singing while touching gently.

It also seems perfect for a quick luggage check before heading out.

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Ichi, Ni, Santa

Hand play 'One-Two-Santa 🎅' — a perfect hand game for the Christmas season in December♡

This song portrays Santa delivering presents to everyone.

Its standout feature is the number-themed lyrics: as you use both hands to form the numbers in order, you also act out Santa’s appearance and actions.

Even when he sometimes makes mistakes, the way Santa keeps trying to deliver gifts to everyone adds a touch of cuteness.

It’s a hand-play song with a light rhythm, so you can enjoy the fun, story-like atmosphere while also engaging with numbers—another important point.

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fluffy snow

Fluffy Snow [Hand Play Song]

It’s a hand-play song that evokes the arrival of winter.

While depicting snow piling up, it cheerfully portrays the process of making a cute snowman.

It’s something children can enjoy together, and through the hand motions they can also learn numbers and the names of ingredients.

The song was created by Aramaki Shake, a singer-songwriter for early childhood, and it’s perfect for activity time at nurseries and kindergartens.

It lets kids enjoy the feeling of the winter season while also serving as an excellent component of early childhood education.

By singing and moving their hands with their parents, children can feel the fun of playing in the snow and the changes of the season.

How about everyone singing it together at Christmas or during winter events?