A collection of cheerful nursery rhymes—songs that make you feel happy when you sing them.
There are so many nursery rhymes that are popular with children!
There are songs about animals, songs about food, songs about the seasons—the themes are varied, and each song has its own mood.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of especially cheerful songs from among the most popular nursery rhymes all at once!
We’ve gathered lots of songs that will put you in a happy mood whether you listen to them or sing along.
Please sample the songs we introduce below, and be sure to enjoy listening to and singing your favorites!
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A collection of cheerful children's songs: tunes that make you feel happy when you sing them (41–50)
It’s fun.
“Tanoshii ne” is a delightful song that excites children’s hearts.
With its rhythmic lyrics and melody, it naturally makes kids want to move their bodies.
By singing along with hand claps and foot stomps, they can develop a sense of rhythm and cooperation.
It’s often used at kindergarten and nursery school events, and singing and dancing together fosters a sense of unity.
Singing with friends, teachers, and parents can also help nurture communication skills.
It’s a song you can enjoy anytime, anywhere—at home or outside—so be sure to sing it together with the children.
A collection of cheerful nursery rhymes: songs that make you feel happy when you sing them (51–60)
Choki-choki Dance
This “Choki Choki Dance,” as the name suggests, is a simple hand-play song that makes you want to dance and have fun.
In the song, you make a “choki” (scissor/peace sign) and do gestures and poses.
The energy is high, and there aren’t any particularly difficult parts, so anyone can jump in and enjoy it easily.
With joyful expressions like “Yay!” and “Peace,” it gets more and more fun as you dance.
It’s a lively hand-play song that will bring smiles, and I hope teachers and parents will sing it happily with the children!
What color do you like?
It’s very important for children to learn the names of colors, isn’t it? This song about colors was even broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” Using this song as a starting point, you can have even more fun by talking with your child—asking questions like, “Which color do you like best?” or “What can we draw with this color?” It seems a book featuring the song’s lyrics has also been published, and by looking at it, you can see what kinds of pictures can be drawn with each color.
It would be lovely to sing together while looking at the book.
Vegetable Song
This song, whose lyrics directly express the names and characteristics of vegetables, is a hand-play activity that even infants can enjoy.
Clap your fists together with a “ton-ton,” point your index fingers with a “pi-pi,” and freely enjoy the gestures while following the pleasant rhythm of the words.
It’s also recommended to arrange the song by adding vegetables or fruits that don’t appear in the lyrics—find them together in picture books or field guides and incorporate them.
As you sing it repeatedly, children are likely to remember many vegetable names and their features! If you include it before lunchtime, it can also support food education.
It requires no preparation and can be enjoyed anywhere, so be sure to sing it together with the children.
Ice Cream Song
Characterized by an up-tempo melody and fun, bubbly lyrics, “The Ice Cream Song” was also broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta and Okaasan to Issho.
Since it centers on ice cream, which kids love, there are probably many children who adore this song.
There’s no such thing as ghosts.Sakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira
This is a cute song recommended for children who are at the age where they start getting scared of ghosts.
Despite being a ghost-themed song, its cheerful lyrics brighten kids’ spirits.
It’s also very handy for soothing frightened children.
Since it’s an upbeat tune, it’s fun to sing along!
Little Errand Ant
It’s the children’s song “Otsukai Ari-san,” which I’m sure everyone is familiar with.
It was created in 1950 for NHK’s radio program “Time for Toddlers” and is a long-beloved song still sung today.
In the lyrics, the little ant runs errands while making mistakes, and it’s depicted in an adorably comical way.
The simple lyrics make it easy for young children to enjoy.
The melody is probably slow, so I think older adults can enjoy it too.
It’s a recommended song that can really liven things up—great for singing together with children and seniors while adding some simple dance moves.
