[Childcare] Summer songs: Full of fun! Summer nursery rhymes & finger-play songs

To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand

♪ With hand palms to the sun [with gestures] - We’re all alive, and because we’re alive, we sing 〜 ♪

Since it was featured on Minna no Uta in 1962, “Tenohira wo Taiyou ni” has been beloved by many children.

The lyrics were written by Takashi Yanase, with the music crafted by Mariko Miyagi.

The words, which portray the mystery and vitality of life, are sure to energize both singers and listeners.

Another charm of the song is how easy it is to add simple choreography that matches the lyrics, such as raising your hands or mimicking animals.

Adding movement while singing can help you immerse yourself even more in the world of the song.

The bottom of the sea with a holeSuper Simple Songs

There's A Hole At The Bottom Of The Sea | Children's Song | Super Simple Japanese

I wonder what’s at the bottom of the sea? Let’s all go exploring together.

This is a curious song where you keep stacking new lyrics onto the ones you sang first, and by the end it turns into a very long passage.

It’s a fun track you can enjoy like a game—seeing how much you can remember and how smoothly you can keep your tongue moving as you sing.

With elements like tongue twisters and wordplay, “At the Holey Bottom of the Sea” might have you stumbling or forgetting the words and bursting into laughter.

The lyrics keep getting longer and longer, so it’s hard to sing smoothly, but give it a try with your friends or group!

Fish Rice ExerciseKeropons

[Kids Dance] 🐡 Fish Rice 🍣

There are many kinds of fish and sea creatures in the ocean.

Surrounded by the sea, Japan is blessed with an abundance of seafood.

What’s the name of the fish that shows up on our dining table? And what’s the name of that favorite fish of yours? Let’s have fun learning those things by singing and dancing along to “Sakana Gohan Taisō.” Both the lyrics and the dance moves are comical, so it’s a lot of fun to dance together at places like kindergartens.

Master “Sakana Gohan Taisō,” where you can learn about fish, and dance with a lively, upbeat tempo.

Sea TrianglePinkfong

Sea Triangle | Shape Song | Pinkfong Nursery Rhyme

How many sea creatures of different shapes do you know? Let’s sing “Sea Triangles” and look for sea creatures with triangle shapes.

There are squid with triangular heads, fish with triangular tail or dorsal fins, and even sharks with big, jagged triangular teeth—there are triangles all over the ocean.

It’s fun to look for and call out the triangles in the sea with your friends.

The catchy tune is entertaining too, so let’s all practice and sing it together.

in the seaPinkfong

In the Sea | Under the Sea | Animal Song | Pinkfong Nursery Rhyme

The popular number “Under the Sea” from Pinkfong, an educational brand for toddlers and children from South Korea, features a light, samba-style rhythm that feels very cheerful.

What kinds of creatures live in the deep, vast ocean? Set to a relaxed melody, this delightful song lets everyone explore the underwater world together.

“Under the Sea” is an educational children’s song where kids can learn about marine life and what it’s like under the ocean while singing along.

Enjoy the underwater adventure by singing and dancing together!

At the bottom of the sea, there is a blue house.Lyrics by Erika Tachihara / Music by Akira Yuyama

Plum Class song: “There’s a Blue House at the Bottom of the Sea”

The gentle melody of “Umi no Soko ni wa Aoi Uchi” (There’s a Blue House at the Bottom of the Sea) makes it a delight to listen to.

With lyrics by Erika Tachihara and music by Akira Yuyama, this children’s song features lyrics that evoke vivid scenery, as if you were turning the pages of a picture book, paired with a calm, beautiful tune.

Even in the chorus, which reaches higher notes, singing as if softly speaking makes it sound especially lovely.

It’s a perfect sea-themed song for summer, often sung in kindergartens.

It’s fun to sing together with children while imagining what might be at the bottom of the sea.

Hyokkori Hyoutan-jimaYoko Maekawa

Hyokkori Hyoutan Island: Song ♪ Dance ♪ With Choreography ♪

Singer Yoko Maekawa, counted among the “Four Heavenly Kings of Anison” for her many anime theme songs and known as having sung nearly a thousand commercial jingles, made her debut with Hyokkori Hyotan-jima, performed together with the Hibari Children’s Chorus.

As the title suggests, it was used as the theme song for the puppet show Hyokkori Hyotan-jima.

Its repeating phrases and lyrics that lend themselves easily to choreography make it perfect for children’s play and dance.

Covered by a variety of musicians, it’s a number that continues to be loved across generations.