Nursery rhymes I want to sing in July: fun summer songs
July, the beginning of summer, is hot but such a fun season, isn’t it?
How about singing joyfully in the hot summer to blow the heat away?
To prevent kids from getting heatstroke, spending time indoors singing fun songs is also recommended!
Here, we’ve gathered classic children’s songs and ones often sung at nurseries and kindergartens.
There are songs you can enjoy with hand play, too.
There are lots of songs children love, so sing and play together and feel the summer!
You can have a great time at home as well.
Use this as a guide so both kids and adults can have fun together!
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Nursery rhymes to sing in July: Fun summer songs (71–80)
I want to see you on July 7.
Let’s sing it to the melody of “Yankee Doodle”! We’re introducing “I Want to See You on July 7th.” Isn’t “Yankee Doodle” a tune everyone has heard before? This time, let’s enjoy the hand game “I Want to See You on July 7th” set to that melody! The choreography is short and simple, so it seems easy for both children and adults to try.
If you incorporate it along with the origin of Tanabata and the meaning of the festival, it should help deepen children’s understanding, too.
Wish Upon a Star
We would like to introduce “When You Wish Upon a Star,” a song used in Disney’s film Pinocchio.
As one of the world’s most beloved classics, “When You Wish Upon a Star” is likely a tune everyone has heard at least once.
Try adding simple hand motions to the relaxed rhythm and beautiful melody.
The choreography follows the lyrics, making it easy for both children and adults to learn.
Consider incorporating “When You Wish Upon a Star” as this month’s featured song or as the theme song for your Tanabata event.
The stars are good friendsboku to kimi.
Let’s have fun with a fingerplay! Introducing “Ohoshisama wa Nakayoshi.” This is a great idea for anyone looking for fingerplay activities that match the season or special events.
“Ohoshisama wa Nakayoshi” is a unique fingerplay where you use your palms as stars while you play.
The rhythm is pleasant and the tempo is gentle, so it can be enjoyed by a wide range of children, from infants to preschoolers.
The lyrics are cute too, so try singing and playing together with the kids.
It also works well as an introduction before a Tanabata craft activity!
Nursery rhymes to sing in July: Fun summer songs (81–90)
Everyone’s WishesKeroponzu
Get everyone excited at Tanabata parties and events! We’d like to introduce “Everyone’s Wishes.” At Tanabata, people write their wishes on tanzaku paper strips and hang them on bamboo branches.
While many write about things they want or dreams for the future, it originally seems to have been about wishing for improvement in one’s skills! In the song “Everyone’s Wishes,” children are interviewed about the wishes they wrote on their tanzaku—perfect for livening up a Tanabata-themed event.
Be sure to incorporate “Everyone’s Wishes” into your celebration!
Seasonal constellations♪Koperu uta no oneesan
Let me introduce a star-themed song, “Constellations of the Seasons.” It’s a unique piece that helps you learn constellations through singing! The standout feature is its wonderful lyrics that make you want to look up at the sky in each season and search for constellations.
It’s perfect for sparking interest in constellations and stars, and could be a great fit as an introduction to Tanabata as well.
The lyrics pique children’s curiosity, making it easy to incorporate into everyday childcare activities and to smoothly explain the origins and meaning of Tanabata.
Be sure to try using “Constellations of the Seasons.”
The stars are humming with joySakushi: Murata Sachiko / Sakkyoku: Fujiie Koji
Let me introduce a delightful song that’s a joy to sing: “Hoshi ga Runran.” When you think of Tanabata, many of you probably picture stars and the Milky Way, right? This charming song features stars, and its comfortable rhythm and tempo make it easy to sing! The lyrics are fantastical, opening up a dreamlike world—that’s the highlight.
With a beat that makes you want to dance, children can enjoy singing along, too.
It has a wonderful atmosphere that kids are sure to love, so give it a try!
little starSakushi: Tsuzuki Masuyo / Sakkyoku: Dan Ikuma
Let me introduce the well-loved song “Ohoshi-sama” (The Little Star).
Stars seem to twinkle brightly, don’t they? Have you ever thought about what that sparkle might represent? If you ask children, they’ll likely give you delightfully interesting answers.
The lyrics—suggesting that the stars are shining because they’re chatting with one another—are cute and unique, aren’t they? Planning some choreography together with the children would be a fun activity too.
By all means, try incorporating “Ohoshi-sama”!