Children’s songs, folk songs, and nursery rhymes for March: fun spring hand-play songs.
In this article, we introduce children’s songs, folk songs, and traditional nursery rhymes perfect for March.
We’ve gathered tunes that are easy for kids to listen to and simple to sing along with!
If you’re looking for children’s songs that suit spring, songs you can sing while doing hand-play motions, or something you can sing to your child, be sure to check these out.
As the weather warms up, you’ll likely have more chances to go on walks with your child.
If you take a stroll while singing March songs, it’s sure to be even more fun than usual!
We’ve also picked out famous graduation and school entrance songs, so feel free to use them as references for songs to sing at graduation or entrance ceremonies.
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March children's songs, folk songs, and nursery rhymes: fun spring hand-play songs (31–40)
Spring came pop-pop-popLyrics by: Hikaru Kozue / Music by: Shinichiro Sako
March is when winter passes its peak and you start to feel that spring is drawing near.
This song captures the arrival of spring and conveys a lively, cheerful mood.
The word “pon pon pon” in the title is striking, heightening the sense of anticipation for the warmer season and the feeling of fun.
Another highlight is the many animals and plants that symbolize the season, which can also serve as a way to learn about springtime things.
Focus on the onomatopoeia like “pon pon pon,” and sing with a bright, happy feeling.
Buzz buzz buzzLyrics: Shiro Murano / Music: PD
This song is also a famous children’s nursery rhyme.
The lyrics depict a bee flying around a wild rose.
It must be working hard to gather nectar.
Bees can be scary when you encounter them unexpectedly, but singing this song might make you feel a little less uneasy about them.
Japanese bush warblerLyrics by: Ryūha Hayashi / Music by: Takeshi Inoue
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.
dandelionLyrics by Satoshi Kadokura / Music by Kiyoshi Horikoshi
Here is a song themed around the dandelion, a flower that heralds the arrival of spring.
Its lyrics are striking, overlaying the sight of the dandelion blooming robustly even in harsh conditions with people’s strength to live and their hopes.
Since its release in 1976, it has spread nationwide through the singing movement and has also been cherished as a labor struggle song.
In 2000 and 2002, it was included in elementary school music textbooks, becoming established as a choral piece featured in educational settings.
The melody, gentle yet powerful, is sure to resonate with many listeners.
It’s a recommended song when you want to feel the courage to face difficulties and the bonds between people.
I’ve grown up.Lyrics and Music: Miyako Irikura
A graduation song written by Miyako Irikura, who wrote both the lyrics and music, when her own daughter graduated from kindergarten, addressed to her daughter, the teachers, and the parents.
It’s a moving piece filled with memories from days at the preschool and heartfelt gratitude to the teachers who shared that time.
We recommend changing the teacher’s name mentioned in the song to the name of the teacher who took care of you! The sheet music is also available for purchase, so if graduation is coming up, be sure to check it out.
Children’s songs, folk songs, and nursery rhymes for March. Fun spring hand-play songs (41–50)
When I Become a First GraderLyrics by Michio Mado / Music by Naotsugu Yamamoto
This is a Japanese children’s song with lyrics by Michio Mado and music by Naosumi Yamamoto, and it is also well known as a graduation song for kindergartens.
The lyricist Mado was a Japanese poet, and the composer Yamamoto was a composer active in television and film who is said to have taught Seiji Ozawa conducting under the auspices of the Tokyo University of the Arts.
Words of FarewellKaientai
It’s a hit song by the folk group Kaientai, released in 1979.
March is graduation season in Japan, and this song is well-known as one of the standard tunes for graduation ceremonies.
As the theme song for the first season of the TV drama “Mr.
Kinpachi in Class 3B,” starring Tetsuya Takeda of Kaientai, it sold over one million copies.