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)
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.
Rain child, snow child
These cute phrases are perfect for children to hum in winter.
“Amenko Yukinko” is an appealing song with lyrics expressing the wish for snowfall and a catchy, pop melody.
When the weather turns cold, there are times when you just can’t wait for snow, right? The easy-to-remember lyrics make it fun just to sing along.
It would be nice to sing it together at daycare on a chilly winter day, starting just before the snow begins to fall! How about watching the world outside the window and waiting for winter to arrive?
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.
Snow songs to enjoy in winter! Children's snow nursery rhymes & hand-play songs (61–70)
Song of Ski Heil
The “Ski Heil” in the title “Sii Heil no Uta” (Song of Ski Heil) is a German phrase meaning “long live skiing,” and it seems to be a greeting used among skiers.
This song centers on that very Ski Heil.
Though it’s set in a somber minor key, it overflows with the affection of someone who loves skiing.
skiing
When you think of winter sports, what comes to mind? Among the many options, skiing is especially popular because it’s easy for kids to enjoy and really lets you feel the season! Even adults can’t help but get excited when they hear winter songs about skiing, right? The song we want you to listen to when you’re about to start playing in the snow is “Ski.” Its irresistibly exciting melody and lyrics that make you want to glide right in will boost kids’ excitement! Give this track a listen as your companion while you enjoy winter-exclusive sports!
Tap tap tap tap, playing in the snow
Here’s a song arranged from the popular kids’ tune “Ton ton ton ton Hige Jiisan”! “Ton ton ton ton Hige Jiisan” and “Ton ton ton ton Anpanman” are well-known hand-play songs often sung in preschools and at home, so many children are familiar with them.
This song sets various snow-play activities to the rhythm of “Ton ton ton ton Hige Jiisan.” It features lots of snow-themed fun like “snowmen” and “igloos,” so be sure to sing and play along in winter!
