March nursery rhymes & hand play songs! Spring songs you can enjoy with your kids

March in springSakushi: Koharu Kyuichiro / Sakkyoku: Yatabe Hiroshi

Haru wa Sangatsu / Piano with singing; Lyrics: Koharu Kyuichiro; Music: Yatabe Hiroshi; children's song; childcare; spring; March; spring song; March

This children’s song is perfect for March, when the cold begins to ease and the footsteps of spring can be heard little by little.

The warm words woven by lyricist Kyuichiro Koharu and the gentle melody composed by Hiroshi Yatabe vividly capture the unique atmosphere of the changing seasons.

How about humming it together with your child, feeling the gradually warming sunshine and the anticipation of a new chapter in life? Included in the sheet music collection “Children’s Songs 175,” published in April 1998, the song has long been cherished in nursery schools and kindergartens.

Rather than being released as a typical commercial CD, it has been chosen and passed down by teachers through educational materials used in early childhood settings.

During this time of year, when hearts are stirred by upcoming graduations and promotions, singing it together as a class will surely make for a wonderful memory!

Good morning, crayonSakushi / Sakkyoku: Taniyama Hiroko

[March] Good Morning, Crayon / Music: Hiroko Taniyama

This is a charming song where colorful crayons, awakened from their box, leap out with energy and, as if by magic, bring the breakfast table to life.

Just imagining the reds and greens turning one after another into delicious-looking foods is enough to make your stomach rumble.

Its lively, rhythmic wordplay is so fun that once you hear it, your child will want to imitate it right away! It aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in June 1987, and has been beloved by many for Hiroko Taniyama’s gentle singing voice and the delightful animation.

The song was also included on the album “Shippo no Kimochi,” released in May 1988, and continues to be cherished across generations.

Even children who aren’t morning people might perk right up if they hum along to this piece.

Gather around a delicious breakfast table and sing it together as a family!

Carrying YouInoue Azumi

Carrying You (with lyrics) | “March” “Spring” “5 years old” “Senior class”

A masterpiece graced by Azumi Inoue’s clear, resonant vocals that close out Studio Ghibli’s film Castle in the Sky.

The world evoked by words like “horizon” and “light” quietly depicts the feeling of setting off on a journey, kindling courage in the hearts of listeners.

After the film’s 1986 release, the song was included on the soundtrack and later issued as a single in March 1988.

Thanks to its universal message, it has been featured in textbooks and become a staple choral piece—perfect for March, the season of graduations and moving up a grade! Humming it together as parent and child while recalling the movie’s emotions will gently companion the season’s mix of joy in growth and a touch of sorrow.

Enjoy this melody beloved across generations at home, too.

Singing HandsSakushi: Namura Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi

Singing Hands

This song celebrates the joy of joining small hands and forming a circle together.

The words woven by Hiroshi Namura gently evoke the feeling of connection with friends through the act of holding hands, while Nobuyoshi Koshiji’s buoyant melody lifts the heart.

It’s wonderful how everyone’s breathing naturally synchronizes as they sing along with handclaps.

The piece was included in albums such as the 1992 release “Songs for Class Choirs for Lower and Middle Grades: Utae Tenohira,” and it has long been cherished in educational settings.

It has also been carried forward by choirs led by Norisaburo Kamata and others.

It’s a perfect song for deepening bonds during times like the period leading up to graduation or advancement, or when building a new class in the spring as children meet new friends.

Calendar MarchSakushi: Ide Takao / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako

♪ Calendar March <with gestures> In January, let the snow fall a lot; In the garden of February, adonis flowers bloom 〜 ♪ [Children’s song / nursery rhyme]

A lively march bursting with seasonal scenery and events from January to December.

Created by Takao Ide and Wakako Fukuda, this piece makes you feel as if you’re taking a year-long trip just by singing it.

There’s a record of it being included in an NHK Publishing sheet music collection in September 1973, and it has long been loved through NHK children’s programs and more.

Its energetic marching rhythm will make you want to swing your arms and legs wide and start walking.

The lyrics for March, which evoke the arrival of spring, also appear, making it perfect for this season of preschool graduations and moving up to the next grade.

As a home or preschool activity, be sure to sing it with the children while moving your bodies together.

Hina Hina Festival

[Hinamatsuri] [Childcare] “🌸Hina🌸 Hinamatsuri” [Recommended] [Seasonal festival play song]

This is an original play song released on Afro × Makocchan Channel.

Set to a gentle, catchy melody that makes you want to hum along, the song has kids pretend to be hina dolls and perform various actions.

For example, they pretend to be the Imperial Couple and take a tumble, or become the Three Court Ladies and dance—the song pairs each hina doll with a specific movement.

The interjections using the classical phrase “ito ○○” that appear between verses are sure to delight children as well.

It’s a song you can enjoy while playing and learning about hina dolls together with kids!

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Friendly Eurhythmics March Hinamatsuri 1 Let’s become Hina Dolls

This is a Hinamatsuri song meant to be sung with a sense of eager anticipation.

As you sing it, you can get ready for March 3rd, and the rhythm builds excitement.

Even children who don’t know about Hinamatsuri may become curious as they sing, growing more and more interested in the event.

The names of foods like hina-arare and hishi mochi also appear, which alone is enough to make you excited! With its bouncy rhythm, kids are sure to sing along enthusiastically.

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