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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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Children’s songs, folk songs, and nursery rhymes for March: fun spring hand-play songs.
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1eastrolling eggGrowing from an egg to a chick, and then to a chicken...
2eastIt popped out.I can almost see the children’s innocent smiles...
3eastEveryone is friendsLyrics and music by Hirotaka NakagawaThis song, which captures children’s hearts, is a grand anthem of friendship...
4eastGoodbye, our preschoolLyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa / Music by Hideo ShimazutsuA popular graduation song that has become a staple at preschool graduation ceremonies…
5eastThank you · GoodbyeLyrics by Takao Ide / Music by Wakako FukudaIt’s the perfect song for the spring season of farewells. My friend…
6eastThe Root of the HeartLyrics and Music: Minami YumeWarm lyrics that resonate with children’s hearts and a gentle…
7eastSpring has come.Lyrics by Tomorogi Yukio / Music by Mine AkiraChildren rejoicing at the arrival of spring, captured through the lens of the natural worl…
8eastyou knowLyrics and Composition: Hayumi TakahashiA gentle spring that quietly stays close to children’s hearts…
9eastThank You, From the Bottom of My Heart — Graduation Song from KindergartenLyrics and Music: Hiroshi YamazakiA heartwarming graduation song that evokes the arrival of spring...
10eastTo become friendsLyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa / Music by Hirotaka NakagawaWith its heartwarming melody and gentle lyrics leaving a strong impression, …
11eastAlbum of MemoriesLyrics by Toshi Masuko / Music by Tetsumaro HondaThe children’s joyful thoughts that make you feel the arrival of spring…
12eastIt’s warm.Gently blowing breezes evoke a tranquil feeling of spring...
13eastIt’s spring! It’s spring!Lyrics and Music by Kunihiro TaniguchiA bright, lively melody and familiar, approachable lyrics...
14eastFriendship HymnLyrics by Hiroo Sakata / Music: American folk songIt’s like a children’s march—just listening to it makes me feel energized…
15eastChildren all over the worldThe innocent smiles and tears of children spread across the world...
16north_eastStroll MarchLyrics and Music: Miho TsujibayashiOn nice spring days, playing outside is really fun...
17south_eastMedaka Brotherschild; children; little kid (archaic/poetic)Gently enveloping the dreams and hopes of little siblings, a bea…
18north_eastThe flower smiled.Lyrics by Kogo Hotomi / Music by Akira YuyamaThis song is so adorable. Just by singing it...
19south_eastFriends are a good thing.Lyrics by Tokiko Iwatani / Music by Takashi Miki“Friends Are a Good Thing” was born in 1977…
20eastbutterflyLyrics by Akiashi Nomura / Music by Spanish folk songThe first in Japan’s music education since the Meiji Restoration…
21eastLittle HorsetailIn spring, colorful flowers such as cherry blossoms and tulips...
22eastSpring somewhereLyrics by Soji Momota / Music by Shin KusakawaLyrics by Muneharu Momota, music by Shin Kusakawa, a Japanese…
23eastSpring has come.Lyrics by Tatsuyuki Takano / Music by Teiichi OkanoPublished in 1910 in the Elementary School Reader Songs (upper volume)…
24eastA Hazy Moonlit NightLyrics by Tatsuyuki Takano / Music by Teiichi OkanoIn 1914, in the “Elementary School Songs for the Sixth Grade”...
25eastTulipLyrics by Miyako Kondo / Music by Takeshi InoueTulips, one of the birth flowers of March, also...
26eastWe Look Up to You with RespectMonbushō Shōka (Ministry of Education Songs)The Third Volume of the Elementary School Songbook, published in 1884...
27eastBelieveLyrics and Music: Ryuichi SugimotoThe third-generation host of the NHK program “Ikimono Chikyū Kikō” (The Wildlife/Earth Travelogue) is E...
28eastCome, springLyrics by Somao Mikaze / Music by Ryutaro HirotaPublished in the children's magazine Golden Bird in 1923…
29eastHappy HinamatsuriLyrics: Saburo Yamano (Hachiro Sato) / Music: Naonori Kawamura (Koyo Kawamura)
Happy HinamatsuriLyrics: Saburo Yamano (Hachiro Sato) / Music: Naonori Kawamura (Koyo Kawamura)
Speaking of major events in March, it's Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day)…
30eastFlowerLyrics by UEO Takeshima / Music by Rentarō TakiIn the first song of Rentaro Taki’s song cycle “The Four Seasons,” ...
31eastThe Giant TurnipLyrics by Hiroshi Namura / Music by Nobuyoshi KoshibeThe nursery rhyme “The Big…” depicts the story of a famous fairy tale.
32eastspring breezeLyrics and Music: Osamu SakataThe warmth of the spring breeze and the way the seasons change...
33north_eastLet’s join the Dandelion Club!!Lyrics and Music: Osamu SakataIt depends on the region, but the time when dandelions bloom is...
34south_eastSpring StreamLyrics by Tatsuyuki Takano / Music by Teiichi OkanoAfter the cold winter has passed, something perfect for the refreshing spring breeze...
35south_eastHorsetail shoots are poking up.A wordplay masterpiece that lets you feel the breath of spring
36south_eastSpring came pop-pop-popLyrics by: Hikaru Kozue / Music by: Shinichiro SakoWinter has passed its peak, and little by little, spring is drawing near...
37south_eastBuzz buzz buzzLyrics: Shiro Murano / Music: PDThis song is also a famous children’s nursery rhyme. As for the lyrics…
38south_eastJapanese bush warblerLyrics by: Ryūha Hayashi / Music by: Takeshi InoueI feel the arrival of spring in the song of the bush warbler.
39south_eastdandelionLyrics by Satoshi Kadokura / Music by Kiyoshi HorikoshiInspired by dandelions, the flowers that herald the arrival of spring...
40south_eastI’ve grown up.Lyrics and Music: Miyako IrikuraThe daughter of Miyako Irikura, who wrote and composed the song, graduated from kindergarten...
41south_eastWhen I Become a First GraderLyrics by Michio Mado / Music by Naotsugu YamamotoLyrics by Michio Mado, music by Naozumi Yamamoto, the day…
42south_eastWords of FarewellKaientaiA folk group released in 1979...
43south_eastBamboo shoots are sprouting.children’s songThrough a traditional Japanese playground song that evokes the arrival of spring…
44eastlazybonesnursery rhymeThe children's song handed down in Saga Prefecture heralds the arrival of spring...
45eastone bamboo shootnursery rhymeThis song, perfect for the spring season, is for children…
46eastChurippu sharippunursery rhymeConnecting children's hearts through nursery rhymes
47eastOpened, openednursery rhymeA spring children's song, singing of nature and tradition
48eastWhat will you be when you grow up?Original song: American nursery rhymeHave fun doing fingerplay together with your child...
49easthorsetail (field horsetail; Equisetum arvense)Lyrics and Composition: Machida Tsurukawa Kikyo Nursery SchoolA cute hand-play song that's perfect for spring...
50eastRice Cake Pounding on March 3children’s songInspired by the annual seasonal event of the Peach Festival, Hinamatsuri (the Doll Festival)…
51eastFrom inside the cabbageWe often play at children’s centers and parenting support centers as well…
52eastMukkuri Kuma-sanLyrics and composition: Swedish folk songEven the bear who hibernates during winter, when the warm spring comes...
53eastThump-thump, boom! First GradersLyrics by Akira Ito / Music by Jun SakuraiAfter graduating from kindergarten or nursery school, it's finally time for elementary school...
54eastHappy HinamatsuriJunko KawamuraThis song, which heralds the arrival of spring, is a part of Japanese traditional events…
55eastFirst Grader MarchLyrics and Music by Toshihiko ShinzawaAs the title “March” suggests, first-years from now on…
56eastcuckooLyrics by Junichi Kobayashi / Music by German folk songWe used to sing it a lot when we were kids, didn’t we? I can’t help but start singing…
57eastIt’s spring, isn’t it? It’s spring!Lyrics and Music: Naomi AbeI imagine spring is like this for the animals, haha.
58eastdandelionLyrics by Satoshi Kadokura / Music by Kiyoshi HorikoshiIn this song, it says, “Let’s give dandelions to someone special…”