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 (51–60)
wind chime
In July, the heat really starts to set in, doesn’t it? That’s exactly the season for this song, “Fūrin” (Wind Chimes).
It paints a scene where the clear, delicate sound of wind chimes seems to ease the heat.
The lyrics are based on a poem by the poet Ryūkō Kawaji.
A sleeping baby smiles, and someone watching thinks, “Ah, the wind chimes must be ringing even in the baby’s dreams.” It’s a gentle lyric that warms the heart.
The words are very short, too, making it an easy children’s song to sing.
King Kamehameha of the Southern Islands
A perfect song to blow away the July heat is “The Great Hamehameha King of the Southern Island.” It’s a song about a king of a southern island and his family, marked by a playful rhythm and a refreshing sound.
Many of you have probably heard its humorous chorus.
Try singing it when the kids are looking bored indoors.
It’s a number that works great whether you sing along to its bright melody or get everyone moving together for a sense of unity.
Its upbeat, beachy vibe will turn a preschool or kindergarten classroom into a seaside scene—an essential sound for summer!
sunflowerSakushi: Kadokura Satoshi / Sakkyoku: Sasaki Nobutsuna
One of the symbols of summer is the sunflower.
The song “Himawari” sings about its beautiful appearance.
It was written by Satoshi Kadokura, with music composed by Nobutsuna Sasaki.
The first half of the song depicts sunflowers in the daytime, while the second half portrays them at night.
The lyrics, which compare sunflowers to other summery things, spark the imagination.
Try singing while thinking, “What kind of scene is this part describing?” The somewhat wistful ending that evokes the close of summer is also part of its charm.
Oh, oops.
On scorching hot days when you’re worried about letting kids play outside, many families set up pool play in the bath or on the balcony to enjoy some big, splashy water fun at home.
In those moments, try patting the water to the beat of a bouncy rhythm to make sounds, or play while singing out loud together—before you know it, the heat will turn into one of your joyful summer memories.
The song is short and easy to remember, so even little ones will quickly learn it as they repeat the phrases.
Nursery rhymes to sing in July: Fun summer songs (61–70)
It’s starting! (Summer ver.)
This song builds a sense of anticipation, as if something is about to begin.
It’s a fingerplay that transforms your hand into different things using one to five fingers.
If you do this fingerplay before starting an activity and end with “hands on your lap,” it helps children settle into a quiet, listening posture.
In this video, “Hajimaruyo” is in a summer version, so the hand shapes turn into various summer-themed items, making it perfect for helping children learn words associated with summer.
It’s also fun to come up with your own original choreography.
Glide, glide, glide through the sea.
This song is packed with the excitement of exploring the sea.
Swimming alongside sailors and meeting creatures like seahorses and turtles will spark children’s curiosity.
The song has been featured on Pokémon Kids TV and is popular with kids.
It’s perfect for parents and children to enjoy together with hand motions! If you show pictures of sea creatures while singing, it might help nurture language and knowledge through play.
swim goggles
This is a very charming fingerplay song where children peer through “glasses” made with both hands to look for sea creatures.
Asking “What’s there next?” sparks their imagination.
The song has been performed by various creators, with some videos on YouTube surpassing one million views—proof of its popularity.
Its widespread use as early childhood material also attests to how enjoyable it is.
If you freely change the creatures in the lyrics and tell them, “The ocean is full of mysteries!”, you may further draw out children’s curiosity and spirit of inquiry.