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)
Hitotsu to ya
This song, loved for many years as a traditional Japanese children’s song, uses the numbers from one to twelve to depict New Year scenes and children at play.
It features a simple melody and rhythmical, alliterative lyrics, and is also known as a handball (temari) song that children can sing while playing.
It’s interesting that the lyrics and melody vary by region and era.
It was reportedly recorded on SP records in the early Showa period.
More recently, it was even referenced in the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
It’s especially nice to sing together as a family in winter, particularly around the New Year.
It’s also a great opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture.
All ye faithful, make hasteGeorg Friedrich Händel
“Morobito Kozorite,” created using the globally popular Christmas carol “Joy to the World” as its motif—especially beloved in Europe and the United States—has also become a well-known Christmas hymn in Japan and enjoys nationwide recognition.
Its beautiful melody celebrates the festive arrival of Christmas and expresses gratitude for the coming of the Lord.
It’s perfect for mixed chorus with piano accompaniment or for handbell performances.
A Christmas song that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to adults.
Snow (Yuki ya Konko)Sakkyokusha: Fushō
When it snows, many people probably think of this song first! One of the most iconic children’s songs about snow, “Yuki” (Snow).
It warmly portrays the scene of snow piling up and how dogs and cats react differently when it snows.
Even though it’s cold outside, it somehow makes you feel cozy inside.
Snow can be a hassle for adults, but for children it’s fun even in the cold! It would be nice to sing this song and then go play in the snow when it piles up.
little foxsakushi: Katsu Tsuguo / sakkyoku: Doitsu min’yō
Little Fox was created based on a German folk song.
Selected as a Ministry of Education song, it is a children’s tune often played on recorders and melodicas in Japanese schools.
It depicts a fox living in the mountains in winter, merrily putting on makeup and hair ornaments like a human.
Because it repeats the same melody and chorus phrases, it’s well-suited for children to sing during winter activities in early childhood settings.
With its lively rhythm, it’s also fun to perform as a chorus—a song themed around an adorable little fox.
fluffy snow
Here is a fingerplay song about making a snowman’s face out of fruits and vegetables.
It looks like a fun way to learn numbers using the foods you draw.
It could also be nice to think of other foods that would suit a snowman’s face.
The song was written by childcare singer-songwriter Aramaki Shake, and it feels like it could become a staple in kindergartens and nursery schools.
