[Preschool] Recommended choral pieces for 3-year-olds
In nursery schools and kindergartens, there are plenty of opportunities for everyone to sing together—not just during daily activities, but also at events like recitals and music festivals.
Choral singing is a wonderful activity: children can feel the joy of singing, strengthen their sense of unity with friends, and deepen their interest in seasons and events.
We’d like to incorporate a variety of songs so that children grow fond of music and come to love singing.
So this time, we’re introducing recommended choral songs for 3-year-olds (the youngest class).
We’ve gathered lots of lively, energetic pieces that suit 3-year-olds, along with many cute songs.
Find a lovely piece that matches your class’s character, and have fun singing together!
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[Childcare] Recommended choral songs for 3-year-olds (11–20)
Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba
With its refreshing melody, “Aoi Sora ni E o Kakou” (“Let’s Paint on the Blue Sky”) is a song with lyrics by Kazumi Itsuki and music by Hajime Ueshiba.
It portrays the blue sky as a canvas on which dreams are drawn.
The hopeful message will brighten your mood as you sing.
It also features softly sung sections and long tones, making it a good introduction to choral fundamentals.
Try keeping those points in mind as you perform.
You can also enjoy it with hand-play motions.
What color do you like?Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
“What’s the name of my favorite color?” With the song “Which Color Do You Like?” kids can have fun singing while learning color names.
Children, who are naturally curious about the world around them, are likely feeling, even without saying it out loud, “I like this color” as they see many colors every day.
It’s great to tell them each time, “This is [color],” but learning through a song might make it easier to match the names with the colors.
As you sing, find the same colors in the things around you and in the clothes you’re wearing, and enjoy learning the names of colors.
Ho! Ho! Ho!Sakushi: Itō Akira / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
“Ho! Ho! Ho!” is a fun song with simple lyrics, a bouncy melody, and a flowing chorus.
In their daily lives, children may have days when they feel down or lack energy.
This is a mysterious song that, when you listen to it at such times, naturally lifts your spirits.
It’s also great to add simple gestures and dance while singing! Although it’s surprisingly tricky to sing the pitches accurately, please join in and sing along cheerfully so the children can enjoy singing it too!
strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joe
Even decades after its release, Studio Ghibli’s classic My Neighbor Totoro continues to be loved.
Its opening theme, “Sanpo” (“Stroll”), is a hugely popular song among children.
The intro brims with excitement that makes you want to start marching with lively steps and waving your hands, and the simple, cute lyrics that make you feel like you’re off on an adventure with Totoro capture the hearts of many kids.
It’s a song that brings out even more of their energy when they sing it.
Let’s go to the park.Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
Osamu Sakata, affectionately known as a former “Uta no Onii-san” (older brother who sings), has created many songs, among which “Let’s Go to the Park” is especially popular.
Since it was performed on the NHK program “Okaasan to Issho,” it has been sung at kindergartens and nursery schools across Japan.
The song captures the excitement of heading out to the park.
There’s a section with call-and-response parts, so it’s sure to be a hit when everyone sings together.
It’s also fun to sing before you head out to the park.
There’s no such thing as ghosts.Sakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira
How about singing “Obake Nante Nai sa,” a song with lyrics that spark the imagination? The lyrics were written by Minori Maki, and the music was composed by Akira Mine.
Since it was broadcast in 1966 on an NHK educational program, it has been loved by many people.
The lyrics tell a story of what might happen if a ghost were to appear.
Although ghosts are often seen as scary, in this song they are portrayed as cute.
Enjoy taking on this piece while immersing yourself in its fantastical world.
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Mickey Mouse MarchSakushi / Sakkyoku: Jimī Dotto
Mickey Mouse is a beloved character popular with children all around the world.
His theme song is the Mickey Mouse March.
As the title suggests, it’s a march, arranged with a brassy sound that lifts your spirits.
Because of that, it’s often used as background music for marches at school sports days and entrance ceremonies.
The lyrics repeatedly praise Mickey Mouse’s name, making them easy to remember.
Be sure to enjoy it along with choreography that imitates Mickey Mouse, too.