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 I want to sing in July: Fun summer songs (31–40)
Camp da Hoi
This song has been beloved for many years on NHK’s popular program “Okaasan to Issho.” Its lyrics, full of energy, capture the fun of camping.
Set to a bright, cheerful melody, it portrays friendships that blossom through first-time experiences and new encounters.
Written and composed by Maki Maki in the 1960s, the song is loved by people of all ages, from children to adults.
It’s widely enjoyed at camps and outdoor activities, and is often sung with guitar or ukulele accompaniment.
It’s a staple for creating memories at summer camps and overnight childcare events.
When everyone raises their voices together, it’s sure to make the atmosphere even more fun!
Ms. HimawariSakushi: Koharu Kyuichiro / Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao
A song that portrays everyday summer life from a child’s innocent perspective, as if talking to a big flower under the blazing sun.
Lively scenes like playing with water guns and wearing straw hats also appear, making it easy to picture a joyful summer day just by listening.
This work is known as a classic often loved in childcare settings.
In addition to singing it at nurseries and kindergartens, it might be nice to sing it at home with your child, using hand motions to share the fun of summer.
To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand
Since it was featured on Minna no Uta in 1962, “Tenohira wo Taiyou ni” has been beloved by many children.
The lyrics were written by Takashi Yanase, with the music crafted by Mariko Miyagi.
The words, which portray the mystery and vitality of life, are sure to energize both singers and listeners.
Another charm of the song is how easy it is to add simple choreography that matches the lyrics, such as raising your hands or mimicking animals.
Adding movement while singing can help you immerse yourself even more in the world of the song.
Hū-lala hoaloha lā~Sakushi sakkyoku: Ishikawa Yumi
A song about the sea—especially one that captures the vibe of a tropical beach—is “Fūlala Hoaloha Lā.” The “Hula” in the title refers to hula dancing, and “Hoaloha Lā” means “friends.” The lyrics humorously portray various sea creatures, making you excited to hear which animal will appear next.
Another major appeal is its warm worldview that emphasizes “getting along with all kinds of creatures.”
waves and seashells
For those looking for children’s songs with seaside or sandy beach motifs, “Nami to Kaigara” is a great choice.
Its lyrics, themed around “seashells,” pair well with a melody that evokes a bright, sunny sea.
Three different shells appear in the lyrics, so it could be fun to create illustrations of each and turn it into a quiz: “What kind of shell is this?” If you’re good at playing instruments like piano or percussion, perform along with the children’s singing.
Precisely because it’s a hot summer, enjoy a song that conjures up a refreshing beach.
Nursery rhymes to sing in July: Fun summer songs (41–50)
Balloon Song
Animals and fruits of various kinds appear to match the colors of the balloons.
Since you can rearrange the animals and fruits into other items like cars or trains, you can sing it in many different ways without getting bored.
If you handcraft illustrations to match the lyrics and show them like a picture-story play while singing along to the melody, little children can enjoy singing while learning the different types of animals and fruits.
If you cut out balloons from colored paper and draw illustrations on the back or make them together, it also sounds like a fun summer craft.
We are children of the sea.
When it comes to summer children’s songs often sung in nursery schools and kindergartens, “Ware wa Umi no Ko” (I Am a Child of the Sea) is a classic.
It’s a refreshing piece that helps soften the intense heat of July when temperatures soar.
Although it was composed as a song about a child born by the sea, today it’s known for evoking a wide range of images.
The lyrics that conjure a breezy summer ocean and the melody—both powerful and pop—leave a strong impression.
It’s a song that can channel the overflowing energy of children spending time indoors into singing.
Teachers, please enhance the children’s voices with piano accompaniment and the like.