Nursery rhymes to sing in spring: a collection of classic songs you'll want to sing with your children
When you feel the arrival of spring, do gentle melodies of children’s spring songs ever come to mind? Wouldn’t it be lovely to share the warmth of the season and the beauty of nature with your child through seasonal songs? Children’s songs are made with gentle words and rhythms that are easy for little ones to enjoy, and they have the power to warmly embrace parent–child communication.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of children’s songs perfect for spring.
While out for a walk or playing at home, try finding a favorite tune and singing it together!
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Nursery rhymes to sing in spring: A collection of beloved songs you'll want to sing with your children (51–60)
A Hazy Moonlit NightSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi
A slightly hazy spring night moon—an oboro moon.
This song depicts a night where such a hazy moon softly glows.
Also featured in music textbooks, it was composed by Teiichi Okano, who created many famous children’s songs such as “Furusato” and “Haru ga Kita.” In the first verse, the lyrics describe the sunset sinking and the moon beginning to appear.
In the second verse, they portray how, on a night lit by the oboro moon, the forest, people, and even every sound seem veiled in a faint haze.
It’s a piece that romantically paints the scenery from a spring evening into the night.
Warm and leisurely strollingSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Komori Akihiro
The children’s song “Poka Poka Teku Teku” evokes the bright, cheerful atmosphere of spring.
The lyrics were written by Hiroo Sakata, who also penned songs like “Sacchan” and “Onaka no Heru Uta,” and they’re wonderfully upbeat, conjuring images of lively children.
The music was composed by Akihiro Komori, known for works such as “Obentobako no Uta” and “Genkotsuyama no Tanukisan,” and its marching-style, nostalgically bright melody really touches the heart.
one bamboo shootwarabe uta
Perfect for the spring season, this song is a traditional children’s rhyme that has been loved for generations.
It features simple lyrics and a catchy melody, and its charm lies in the way children split into “oni” (tagger) and “takenoko” (bamboo shoot) roles to play.
Because kids move their bodies while singing, it’s great for developing a sense of rhythm and cooperation.
It’s also used in early childhood education, and there are videos on YouTube explaining how to play.
Sing and play energetically outdoors with family and friends, and you’re sure to enjoy the spring atmosphere even more.
Why not raise your voices together and feel the arrival of spring?
Etenraku Imayōsakushi: Jien
“Etenraku Imayō” is an old song that sets lyrics to the melody of the famous gagaku piece “Etenraku.” The lyrics use a waka poem by Jien, a Tendai Buddhist monk whose poems are also included in the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu.
Since this piece often appears in music textbooks, your children might be more familiar with it than you are.
Japanese bush warblerSakushi: Hayashi Ryūha / Sakkyoku: Inoue Takeshi
This children’s song weaves the beautiful chirping of the bush warbler, which heralds the arrival of spring, into a gentle melody and story.
Created by Yanagiha Hayashi and Takeshi Inoue, it tenderly portrays the bird perched on a plum branch announcing spring, as well as its descent from snow-laden mountains to the village, in a way that resonates with children.
Its calm triple meter and phrases that imitate the warbler’s call are distinctive, offering a cheerful, singable melody line that evokes the warmth of spring.
Beloved in schools and homes alike, it has also been covered by artists such as Saori Yuki and Shoko Yasuda.
It’s a perfect song to enjoy singing with children during spring, a season rich with opportunities to connect with nature.