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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Songs about snow to enjoy in winter! Children's snow nursery rhymes and hand-play songs (31–40)
Silver invites you.
With an intro that feels like the start of a party, it might just get the kids dancing! “Shirogane wa Manekuyo” evokes the coming of winter with lyrics that conjure snowy mountains and a bright, crisp melody.
Since it was featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in 1963, it has been loved by many.
Originally the theme song of a West German film, it has been performed by numerous singers.
On a cold winter’s day, why not use this song as background music so you can always remember those memories of playing in the snow?
snow angel
This song has a dreamy atmosphere, likening the gentle descent of snow from the sky to angels coming down to earth.
It portrays how the soft-falling snow and the beautiful scenery after it settles can soothe winter’s cold heart.
It also conveys a sense of gratitude toward the snow that brings warmth to the heart.
While expressing the quiet of winter, the lyrics evoke an image of singing with a smile, conveying a positive feeling toward the season.
Snow KobōzuSakkyoku: Fushō
This is a Japanese children’s song sung to the same melody as “The Spool Song.” The melody uses a traditional tune that is loved around the world, and when lyrics are set to this melody overseas, it is often sung as a song about spools or spinning thread.
In contrast, it seems that only Japan has set lyrics about snow to this melody.
Winter nightMonbushō shōka
This is a Ministry of Education song published in the Third-Year Edition of Elementary School Songs.
The lyricist and composer are unknown.
It depicts a harsh winter with blizzards raging and everything covered in snow.
In an era when there wasn’t even radio, let alone television, it portrays the scene of a family gathering closely around the hearth, enjoying time together.
winter song
This song is a children’s tune that aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” from December 1971 to January 1972.
Even if the title doesn’t ring a bell, many people might think, “Oh, that one!” once they hear the melody.
It’s based on a Bulgarian children’s song composed by Hristo Nedyalkov with lyrics by Dimitar Spasov.
The Japanese lyrics were written by Tomoko Nakayama, a translator and children’s literature author.
The onomatopoeic lyrics make it a very fun song, and it seems that part is present in the original as well.
Snow songs to enjoy in winter! Snow nursery rhymes and hand-play songs for children (41–50)
Song of the Four Seasons
A song that beautifully depicts the changing of the four seasons resonates deeply with children.
Even in the cold of winter, this piece offers a warm light.
It’s perfect for nursery and kindergarten teachers to teach their students.
Singing it with family can create a lovely time to share the transitions of the seasons.
Since it was included in a music textbook compiled by the Ministry of Education in 1971, it has been cherished by many people.
The lyrics, which convey not only the joys of winter but also the beauty of other seasons, enrich children’s sensibilities.
Through this work, it promises to be a valuable opportunity to learn the joy of music and Japanese culture.
Winter March
As its title suggests, “Winter March” is a march distinguished by its powerful lyrics and energetic musical style.
Although it’s a choral piece, the section where everyone whistles together is delightful and fun.
It’s a heartening children’s song that makes you feel you can stride forward with a strong, steady pace even through a winter so cold it makes you want to stay still.
