Snow Songs to Enjoy in Winter! Children's Snow Nursery Rhymes & Hand-Play Songs
Songs about snow you’ll want to hum along to with your children in winter.There are so many heartwarming classics among winter children’s songs loved in elementary schools, daycare centers, and kindergartens that depict snowy scenes.Many of you may be thinking, “I want to sing while watching the snow fall,” or “I’m looking for songs to use for seasonal events.”So in this article, we introduce a wide range of children’s songs and winter tunes related to snow that you can enjoy with kids.From timeless favorites that have long been loved to songs you can pair with hand plays, we’ve gathered them all—find your new favorite!
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Snow Songs to Enjoy in Winter! Children's Snow Nursery Rhymes & Hand-Play Songs (51–60)
Christmas tree
How about a hand play song that incorporates onomatopoeia kids love? Words associated with Christmas, like “candle” and “Santa,” heighten the sense of excitement, and actions like blowing with a “fwooo” or smiling with a “niko” naturally draw children in.
At the same time, it can also deepen their understanding of words for numbers, such as “first” and “second.” A slow tempo helps create a calm atmosphere, making it easy to enjoy the hand play song with a gentle feeling.
Snow DanceSakushi: Yui Keizō
Yuki no Odori (Snow Dance) is a song that expresses the wish, “Let it snow a lot!” It is said to be based on the Czech folk song Týnom Tánom.
Its unique rhythm and melody are strangely captivating, drawing you in more and more.
Coupled with lyrics that describe falling snow as if it were dancing, the song as a whole gives off a stylish impression.
Why not sing this piece in the hope of seeing lots of the snow that children love so much?
Blaze up, snowsSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Uno Seiichirou
This is the song that was first broadcast on Minna no Uta in 1967.
The lyrics about snow that flares up are striking.
The tune is interesting too, using lots of breaks like a bit of tango, and it still feels fresh even today.
It’s sung by Chinatsu Nakayama, who performed many anime songs.
oshikura manju (a children’s pushing game)
This song is charming for its friendly melody and playful lyrics that use the image of manju buns.
Born from the wisdom of keeping warm, it has been passed down across generations as a game that shares warmth and smiles.
Beyond its value as a play song, it is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, even appearing in haiku as a winter season word.
On a cold winter day, if you sing it while actually doing oshikura manju—huddling and gently pushing each other—children will surely feel not only the warmth of skin, but also the joy of time spent with friends and family.
Tonight is a happy Christmas.
Aramaki Shake’s “Tonight Is a Joyful Christmas” is a hand-play song filled with Christmas items that get kids excited.
It also features fun words related to colors like “red,” “white,” and “brown,” as well as words that describe shapes such as “triangle” and “round.” It can be fun to add your own second and third verses and tweak the parts that describe colors and shapes.
With its relaxed, simple melody, it’s easy for little ones to learn—so give it a try!