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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Children’s songs to sing in spring: A collection of classic tunes you’ll want to sing with your kids (31–40)
Mother is spring.Sakushi: Yamakawa Keisuke / Sakkyoku: Shibuya Takeshi
Mother Is Spring features a gently enveloping melody that leaves a lasting impression.
It likens a mother to the warm cheerfulness of spring, portraying how she watches over her child with kindness.
Scrapes and tears quickly heal when met with a mother’s smile…
That magical sense of security remains a place our hearts return to, even in adulthood.
Included on the album Children’s Songs and School Songs: “Songs of Spring,” this piece is distinguished by the beautiful harmonies of Saori Yuki and Shoko Yasuda.
Let the soft melody carry you as you sing—thinking of a mother who lives far away, or feeling the arrival of spring together with your child.
The flower smiled.Sakushi: Hotomi Kōgo / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
Akira Yuyama, a composer who created numerous children’s songs and choral pieces, wrote “The Flowers Laughed.” In spring, a variety of flowers bloom in vivid colors, and just looking at them in the cheerful weather can make you feel warm and relaxed.
This song is packed with that cozy feeling—perhaps, from a child’s point of view, the flowers looked as if they were smiling.
Just imagining that scene is heartwarming, isn’t it? It’s a spring song that even very young children can sing easily.
TulipNEW!dōyō
With the arrival of spring, that flower which brightens the flowerbeds—isn’t it the one from a children’s song everyone has hummed at least once? The lyrics depict rows of blossoms in vivid reds, whites, and yellows, and, while simple, they brim with a gentle warmth as they affirm that each flower is beautiful in its own way.
In fact, this piece first appeared in July 1932 in the publication Picture Book Songs: Summer Edition, where the lyricist’s name was withheld; later, after a court case, Miyako Kondo was recognized as the author.
It was recorded in 1933, and ever since it has been cherished at kindergarten entrance ceremonies and other spring events.
It’s perfect as a first song for little children to sing, and it’s also lovely to listen to its nostalgic melody and feel the calm cheer of spring.
Hello, my friendsSakushi: Oikawa Nemuko / Sakkyoku: Matsumoto Toshiaki
This is a classic song by Nemuko Oikawa and Toshiaki Matsumoto, themed around natural scenery like the sky, clouds, and flowers, as well as greetings to friends.
It was broadcast as the ending theme of Fuji TV’s “Hirake! Ponkikki” starting in April 1990, and was included on a single released in May of the same year.
Many people who were children at the time likely remember it as the gentle farewell at the end of the show.
Its words, which seem to call out to children around the world and to nature itself, evoke a sense of anticipation for new encounters.
In March, when farewells and new beginnings intersect, this piece is perfect for children about to graduate from kindergarten or move up a grade.
Like waving toward the wide world, try singing it together at home or in your preschool!
When spring comesFukuda Sho
This is a delightful children’s song that invites kids to move their bodies as if they’ve become the flowers and creatures discovered in spring, all under the warm sunshine.
Centered on the theme of springtime nature, it’s widely loved in early childhood settings as an expressive play activity where children enjoy gestures that match the lyrics.
Released in May 2017 and included in the CD book “Chotto Dake Taisou ~Hoick CD Book~,” the piece was created by Sho Fukuda, a former nursery teacher and children’s song writer.
Its major appeal lies in not only following set movements, but also incorporating children’s ideas—changing the lyrics or choosing poses freely.
It’s perfect for introducing a class activity to explore spring together, or for parents and children to play before a walk—an ideal song for savoring the arrival of spring with the whole body while expanding the imagination.