A collection of cheerful nursery rhymes—songs that make you feel happy when you sing them.

Oh, the ranch is green.

Oh, the pasture is green — oh, the pasture is green; over the sea of grass the wind blows~ (with gestures)

Let’s move our bodies to the rhythm! Here are some ideas for “Oh, the Meadow is Green.” These ideas are perfect for summer, when the weather is nice and the air is crisp.

They’re especially recommended if you’re thinking, “What song should we sing this month?” or “I’m looking for something with a good rhythm!” The song “Oh, the Meadow is Green” is the Japanese version of the folk song “Ach, synku, synku”/“Ach, krásná louka” (often known in English as “Ah, Lovely Meadow”), which has been sung for a long time in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

By adding some choreography, you can enjoy engaging with the music even more.

They say they want to wake up feeling refreshed.

I Want to Wake Up Refreshed [Shimajiro Channel Official]

It’s a lively exercise song that gives a boost to bright mornings.

While copying the cute movements of animals together, it invites kids to move their whole bodies in a fun way.

Released in April 2014, it was also broadcast on the popular TV show “Shimajiro no Wao!” Seeing Shimajiro and friends dance joyfully on the program had a big impact on children.

This piece is loved as a morning wake-up workout and as an exercise song you can do indoors.

Start a cheerful day by moving your body—together with parents, or with friends at daycare or kindergarten.

Yaho-ho

With hand motions: “Yaho-ho” – A popular song from Okaasan to Issho, children’s song, kids’ song

Lyrics that call out like “Yah-ho-ho!” are so much fun to sing, aren’t they? Some children might call out with energetic voices.

In those moments, try replying with a cheerful “Yah-ho!” like an echo—it makes things even more fun and is highly recommended.

Enjoy varying the volume of your voice, making it louder and softer.

Open your palms and add a motion as if you’re raising them toward the sun while you sing.

And at the end, try singing even more energetically!

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Song of Suihei-sanSuper Simple Songs

Suihei-san no Uta “A Sailor Went To Sea” | Children’s Song | Super Simple Japanese

Let’s sing an ocean song called “Suihei-san no Uta,” with its relaxed, heartwarming melody and fun lyrics.

The playful words are packed with lots of sea creatures, making them tricky to memorize.

It’s a fun song featuring octopuses, jellyfish, seahorses, and more, and it’s a singing game where you see how many animal names you can remember as you sing.

Since it originally comes from an English song, it’s also helpful for children learning English.

Because so many different sea creatures appear, you might recognize some you already know.

You can learn, “Oh, so these kinds of creatures live in the sea,” test your memory, and enjoy singing it in lots of different ways.

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Churippu sharippuwarabe uta

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Simple yet profound, this nursery rhyme captivates children’s hearts.

The part where everyone stands in a circle and calls each other’s names is perfect for nurturing communication skills and social development.

Its rhythmic lyrics and melody are fun and easy to memorize.

In preschools and kindergartens, it’s also used as an icebreaker to ease the nerves of new children.

At home, singing and playing it together as a family can make for a delightful time.

It can be enjoyed from infancy.

When the spring weather invites you outdoors, why not form a circle and sing it together?

What is your name?Sakushi: Fushō / Sakkyoku: Indoneshia min’yō

With Happy Lyrics ♪ “What Is Your Name?” [A Song Perfect for Preschools, Enrollment, and New Students]

It’s a bright, lively song that makes your heart flutter with happiness.

Based on an Indonesian folk tune, the melody is gentle on children’s ears.

With its repeated lyrics, it’s perfect for learning self-introductions and remembering friends’ names.

Adding hand motions while singing makes it even more fun and easier to learn.

It’s recommended for moments of new encounters, such as entrance ceremonies or moving up ceremonies.

It’s a lovely song that eases children’s nerves, lets everyone sing together happily, and helps deepen bonds with new friends.

Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba

♪Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky [with gestures] Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky, a big, big ship 〜♪ [Children’s song / nursery rhyme]

A song that paints a large ship in the blue sky and sings of an adventure to a new world is full of charm that richly nurtures children’s imaginations.

Along with energetic calls and cheers, its uplifting message that expands their hopes for dreams will surely resonate deeply in children’s hearts.

Beloved in kindergartens and nursery schools, this work shines in scenes where children sing together, such as at sports days and concerts.

Its structure, which lets children move their bodies joyfully while singing, is also a major appeal that enables everyone to have fun as one.

It is a cherished piece in childcare and educational settings.