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Happy Birthday Songs: Birthday tunes to sing at daycare and kindergarten

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
Nursery Teacher Mom Writertsukada moe
After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

A birthday that comes once a year is a special day for children.

We’ve gathered songs that everyone can sing together to celebrate such a birthday.

From traditional favorites to character-themed tunes, we’ve selected a wide range, so you’re sure to find a song that perfectly fits your image.

Not only can you sing with feeling, but some songs also come with gestures and hand movements, so it’s guaranteed to be lively!

Let’s celebrate the birthday child’s special day with all our hearts.

Birthday songs sung at nursery schools and kindergartens (31–40)

Perfect Day: A Special DaySakushi sakkyoku: Kurisuten Andāson-Ropezu, Robāto Ropezu

Perfect Day Special Day / Elsa’s Surprise (Frozen Fever “Making Today a Perfect Day” Japanese Version)

Perfect Day: A Special DaySakushi sakkyoku: Kurisuten Andāson-Ropezu, Robāto Ropezu

Watch “Perfect Day: A Special Day Lyrics and Music: Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez” on YouTube

This is a song from the short film “Frozen Fever,” spun off from the hugely popular Disney movie Frozen.

With its bright melody and heartfelt lyrics, it’s a delight to listen to.

Since the tempo and rhythm are a bit complex for children to sing, how about using it as background music before the birthday party starts? It’s sure to warm up the atmosphere of the venue.

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Birthday Cha-Cha-ChaSakushi: Mine Akira / Sakkyoku: Uiruherumu

Birthday Cha-Cha-Cha: Song and Ensemble

Birthday Cha-Cha-ChaSakushi: Mine Akira / Sakkyoku: Uiruherumu

This song was featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in 1972, and it’s still sung at many nursery schools and kindergartens today.

Many adults have probably heard it, too.

Originally, it’s a Japanese cover of an Italian children’s song with lyrics about throwing a grand musical performance for a birthday, making it a perfect, festive choice for birthday parties or concerts.

It’s adorable sung as-is, but adding choreography and performing it at a birthday party would make it even more exciting!

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced some recommended birthday songs.

We’ve focused on tunes everyone can sing together to liven up the party, so be sure to sing them at the birthday celebration and have fun.

Some songs even come with gestures and hand movements, which can help create a special, recital-like atmosphere.

Make it a truly special day for the child being celebrated—and for the birthday child, too.