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!
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Children’s songs, folk songs, and nursery rhymes for March. Fun spring hand-play songs (41–50)
Bamboo shoots are sprouting.children’s song
Through a traditional Japanese play song that evokes the arrival of spring, it gently wraps children’s hearts in warmth.
The key is choreography that engages the whole body—pressing both hands together above the head to show a sprout pushing up from the ground, or spreading both arms wide to mimic a flower in bloom.
The way it’s played varies slightly by region and has been passed down from parents to children.
It can be enjoyed not only as a hand game but also as a rock–paper–scissors game, making it popular among children in nursery schools and kindergartens.
Keeping rhythm while moving their hands and bodies, children naturally break into smiles.
This piece is a friendly song that eases the worries of children who feel anxious in new environments.
It is truly a perfect number for fostering children’s healthy growth and emotional richness.
lazybonesnursery rhyme
The children’s song handed down in Saga Prefecture has horsetail shoots as its theme, heralding the arrival of spring.
The lyrics call out to the sprouts as they peek up from the soil.
There are many ways to enjoy it—swaying together as parent and child or playing with a cloth, for example.
Reflecting the local culture, it is a cherished tradition passed down across generations.
It also seems to encourage interaction with springtime nature and promote rhythm and language development.
Widely enjoyed by various ages in nursery schools and kindergartens, it is a lovely song that expresses hopes for children’s healthy growth.
one bamboo shootnursery rhyme
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?
Churippu sharippunursery rhyme
Simple yet profound, this nursery rhyme captivates children’s hearts.
The part where everyone stands in a circle and calls each other’s names is perfect for nurturing communication skills and social development.
Its rhythmic lyrics and melody are fun and easy to memorize.
In preschools and kindergartens, it’s also used as an icebreaker to ease the nerves of new children.
At home, singing and playing it together as a family can make for a delightful time.
It can be enjoyed from infancy.
When the spring weather invites you outdoors, why not form a circle and sing it together?
Opened, openednursery rhyme
Long beloved as a traditional Japanese children’s song, this piece enchants with lyrics that evoke the arrival of spring.
Children enjoy joining hands to form a circle and act out flowers opening and closing.
Despite its simple words and melody, it embodies Japanese views of nature and impermanence, giving it profound appeal.
It is often sung in kindergartens and nursery schools, contributing to children’s emotional development.
Passed down since the Edo period, this song is recommended for those who want to feel the spring season or experience traditional Japanese culture.
Why not sing it with your child and enjoy the coming of spring together?
What will you be when you grow up?Original song: American nursery rhyme
This is “What Will You Be When You Grow Up?”, a song you can enjoy singing while doing hand games with your child.
It’s easy to adapt, so as you think together about what to become, you can transform into things your child likes, too.
Coming up with your own versions sounds fun, doesn’t it? It seems perfect for communicating with your child.
With its easy-to-remember, simple rhythm, even preschoolers can enjoy singing it and doing the hand motions.
It also looks great for practicing numbers and finger exercises, so I recommend it.
horsetail (field horsetail; Equisetum arvense)Lyrics and Composition: Machida Tsurukawa Kikyo Nursery School
It’s a cute hand-play song that’s perfect for spring.
Spring plants and creatures appear, making it a heartwarming tune.
With words like “pop into bloom,” “plop,” and “stretching up,” it’s full of expressions kids will love.
It also seems fun to express it not just with hands but with the whole body.
It’s a song even 0-year-olds can enjoy when mom sings and shows the motions, so it’s great for soothing babies too.
Since it’s a song that lets you feel the season, it’s also fun to pretend to be the creatures and play along.