[February Songs] Introducing children's songs, folk songs, nursery rhymes, and hand-play songs about Setsubun and winter!
February brings Setsubun and the chant “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi!” In nurseries and kindergartens, there are likely many chances to sing songs related to Setsubun.
But in fact, there are plenty of songs perfect for February beyond just Setsubun tunes! In this article, we introduce songs connected to February and children’s songs that are perfect for the harshly cold season.
Many of them can be sung with hand-play motions, so children are sure to enjoy them.
Please make use of them on days when it’s too cold to play outside or during music time.
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[February Songs] Introducing children’s songs, folk songs, nursery rhymes, and hand-play songs related to Setsubun and winter! (61–70)
Ogre’s HornsSakkyoku: Kutsuna Mika
This song was created as part of a eurhythmics (rhythmic education) program to warm children’s hearts during the chilly month of February.
It features a lively rhythm and playfully inventive melody, designed to help children enjoy and grow familiar with music.
Listening to it may bring back nostalgic memories of bean-throwing festivities at nursery schools and kindergartens.
It’s perfect not only for eurhythmics and music classes, but also for parents and children to enjoy at home.
Dance and sing with energy, and let’s get through the cold winter together.
chocolateSakkyoku: Kutsuna Mika
When you listen to this song, sweet memories of Valentine’s Day come flooding back, don’t they? The track crafted by Mika Katsuna beautifully captures both the sweetness of chocolate and the bittersweetness of love.
Set to a rhythmic melody, it feels as if the feelings of someone in love have been turned directly into lyrics.
Released on February 28, 2023, this piece is perfect for the Valentine’s season.
Just by listening, both those giving and receiving chocolate are sure to feel their hearts race with excitement.
It’s a heartwarming song that’s perfect for enjoying February festivities—be sure to give it a listen.
hail (small hailstones)Sakkyoku: Yanagida Tadashi
This is a children’s song that charmingly portrays arare—hail, a wintertime tradition in Japan.
Born in the 1920s, the song uses onomatopoeia like “konkon” and “parari” to depict the sound of hail falling, delighting children’s playful imaginations.
Its lively rhythm and bright melody instantly conjure up the scene of hail coming down.
It’s widely loved in schools and music education, and is often sung in preschools and kindergartens during the winter season.
It might also be nice to sing it with your family on a cold day while looking out the window.
Yuki said they like rain boots.Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
Composed by Akira Yuyama, this piece is a charming children’s song that depicts the joyful scenes of kids on a snowy day.
The lyrics weave in images of them hopping around in boots and feeling the chill of the snow, conjuring up a winter landscape just by listening.
Its lively rhythm and friendly melody make it easy for children to remember, making it perfect for music activities in preschools and kindergartens.
Listening to this song might even make you look forward to playing outside, even in the cold season.
The Kitten’s BakerySakushi: Fuyumori Kayoko / Sakkyoku: Hayashi Akira
February 22 is considered Cat Day in Japan because 2-2-2 can be read as “nyan nyan nyan,” the sound of a cat’s meow.
A perfect fit for Cat Day is “The Kitten’s Bakery.” This song, which has also been aired on the children’s program “Okaasan to Issho,” depicts a kitten running a bakery, just as the title suggests.
However, the kitten only kneads the dough and completely forgets the baking step.
As a result, even when customers come to buy bread, there’s nothing to sell! It’s a delightfully quirky story-song.
It also plays on words by combining “koneko” (kitten) and “kone-ru” (to knead), making it fun for little children to sing along.
