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 nursery rhymes: songs that make you feel happy when you sing them (51–60)
They say they want to wake up feeling refreshed.
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.
Churippu sharippuwarabe uta
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
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.
Under the big chestnut tree
“Under the Big Chestnut Tree” — Isn’t this a familiar song that many adults also loved as children? The lyrics are very simple and easy to understand, and the vivid scenery they evoke is part of its charm.
Another appeal is the choreography that lets you move your whole body freely, almost like an exercise routine.
Once everyone has gone through it once and gotten used to it, it can be fun to try singing it a little faster.
Use your whole body and enjoy it to the fullest!
A collection of cheerful nursery rhymes: songs that make you feel happy when you sing them (61–70)
There’s no such thing as ghosts.
This cheerful song, “Obake Nante Nai sa” (“There Are No Ghosts”), brightens listeners’ moods and became hugely popular after being broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta and Okaasan to Issho.
It’s a song about that cute feeling of being curious about ghosts but still finding them scary.
The childlike, unique ideas for what to do if a ghost appears are amusing, too.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star is a famous song that everyone knows.
In nursery schools and kindergartens, it’s often sung with choreography.
Children all love it, and even very young kids can remember it right away after hearing it once, thanks to its clear and lovely melody.
Why not listen to it while gazing at the twinkling stars in the sky?
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!