[Children's Songs] Cute songs recommended for childcare. List of popular nursery rhymes.

When the Dock (Japanese knotweed) blooms

Children’s song: When Sorrel Blooms (Skampo no Saku Koro) — Lyrics by Hakushū Kitahara, Music by Kōsaku Yamada

Let me introduce “When the Dock Blooms,” a song with a gentle melody and a bright tempo.

It’s a song about a flower called sukanpo (dock) that blooms in spring.

This warm children’s song evokes nostalgia, depicting children playing happily and energetically in the fields.

Because it includes repeated phrases that help you feel the season, even children around two years old can enjoy joining in.

Of course, it’s also a soothing piece for babies from 0 years old to listen to.

Be sure to try singing it with your children.

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Himawari-san by Himawari 🌻 with Lyrics | Summer Children's Song |

Sunflowers, with their large yellow blossoms facing the sun, are uplifting just to look at, aren’t they? How about singing this sunflower-themed song, “Himawari-san,” together with the children? Its slow, gentle melody is easy to get familiar with, and the many repeated lyrics make it simple even for younger kids to remember—one of its charms.

When everyone sings, try forming a sunflower shape with both hands or stretching tall and singing up toward the sky; it’s a great way to nurture children’s expressive skills, so it’s highly recommended.

If you sing with big smiles and lots of energy, their hearts and bodies may grow quickly—just like summer sunflowers!

Water Gun Song

Let's Sing the Water Gun Song!! [Seasonal Song]

Let me introduce a fingerplay for “The Water Gun Song,” perfect for water play or before getting into the pool.

This lively song lets kids feel the unique fun and sense of freedom of summertime water play.

The motion of pretending your fingers are a water gun and going “pew-pew” helps develop fingertip dexterity, imagination, and a sense of rhythm.

The tempo is slow, so even younger children can enjoy joining in.

Various plants and flowers like dahlias and maple leaves appear in the song, so showing real examples or photos may help children picture them more easily.

It’s also fun to swap in familiar plants and playground equipment from your schoolyard into the lyrics.

Give it a try!

ice cream

Ice Cream [Hand Play] Let's Make Ice Cream! A Perfect Hand Play for Summer ♩

Ice cream that both kids and adults love! It tastes especially good in the hot summer, doesn’t it? Here’s a hand-play activity themed around ice cream.

In this activity, the song includes hand motions like mixing ingredients such as milk and eggs and cooling them, so children can enjoy it as if they’re playing make-believe, which nurtures their imagination.

It’s perfect for food education, too.

We also recommend expanding the play by making different flavors based on the children’s requests—like strawberry, chocolate, grape, or melon! Give it a try and make some delicious ice cream together!

Let’s go to the forest.

Let's Go to the Forest (Children's Song)

When you want to feel like you’re in a forest, the perfect song is “Let’s Go to the Forest.” This warm, heartfelt song lets you feel the joy of playing in nature and the gentle comfort of the woods.

If you sing it while picturing the green trees, chirping birds, and the pleasant breeze, both the singer and the listeners will feel as if they’re actually in the forest.

The key is to sing each word clearly and brightly.

It’s a song full of charm that naturally brings joy—sing it with excitement, letting your body bounce to the rhythm, and you’ll find yourself having fun.