Recommended for preschool recitals! Choral songs that 3-year-olds can adorably sing
In daycare and kindergarten, there are plenty of opportunities for everyone to sing together—not only during daily activities, but also at recitals and music concerts.
Choral singing is a wonderfully enjoyable activity: children can feel the comfort of singing, strengthen their sense of unity with friends, and deepen their interest in the seasons and events.
We’d love to include a variety of songs so that children become familiar with music and grow to love singing.
So this time, we’re introducing recommended choral pieces for 3-year-old preschoolers.
We’ve gathered lots of lively, energetic songs that are perfect for three-year-olds, as well as cute tunes.
Find a wonderful song that fits your class’s vibe, and have fun singing together!
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Recommended for preschool recitals! Choral songs that 3-year-olds can sing cutely (21–30)
Song of LifeNEW!Miyabi
“Inochi no Uta,” with lyrics written by Mariya Takeuchi under the pen name “Miyabi,” is a song released in February 2009 as a single by ManaKana, where it appeared as an insert song in the NHK morning drama series “Dandan.” A self-cover version sung by Takeuchi herself was later released in January 2012 and was also used that same year as the theme song for the NHK drama “Pioneers.” Its lyrics, which quietly reflect on human encounters, mutual support, and gratitude for being alive, are filled with a heartwarming message.
With its gentle melody and beautiful resonance of words, it is a perfect choral piece for milestone occasions such as senior kindergarten recitals and farewell ceremonies, where children can sing together with shared feeling.
We are explorers of the future.NEW!icchī・naru
It’s a song overflowing with Icchi and Naru’s positive spirit, powerfully cheering on children as they take their first steps toward the future.
The image of moving forward into tomorrow is expressed in warm, friendly words like “ship” and “expedition team,” making it a very heartwarming piece.
Included on the album Bonbon Academy: Let’s All Sing Choral Songs, released in December 2025, this work has no explicit commercial tie-ins with TV anime or the like, but it has long been cherished in early childhood settings as a practical choral piece.
You can sway your body to the buoyant march rhythm and sing out energetically with your friends.
With hopes for growth ahead, why not bring everyone together and sing it at your recital? Adding hand motions as you enjoy it would be lovely, too.
The Magic of Do-Re-MiNEW!icchī・naru
Like a magical cue, the solfège notes dovetail perfectly with the lyrics and melody—this song is brimming with the joy of music.
Originally broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in 1991, it was covered by Itchy & Naru and released in October 2025 as part of the album “Bonbon Academy: A Spooky and Sweet Halloween Party.” Brimming with positivity and an epic sense of scale—as if awakening sleeping dreams and leaping into the future—this piece is perfect for performances by older kindergarteners.
It’s recommended because children can sing and move together, syncing their hearts with friends and expressing themselves with beaming smiles.
Let’s cast a wonderful spell with bright, cheerful singing!
Hello, my friends.NEW!Ponkitki no uta
Hello, My Friends gently teaches us about connecting with friends and sharing warmth from the heart.
It was released to the world as the B-side to the single More!, which came out in May 1990.
As the ending theme of Fuji TV’s children’s program Hirake! Ponkikki, it was beloved for two years starting in April 1990.
The vocals were performed by Ms.
Kano Shibata.
Set to a soft, pleasant melody, it expresses the joy of hearts connecting between people.
It’s a warm, charming song that’s perfect for bringing everyone together to sing in a senior kindergarten class performance.
strollNEW!Inoue Azumi
A beloved classic released as a single in March 1988 as the opening theme song for the film My Neighbor Totoro.
Sung by Azumi Inoue with a beautifully clear, transparent voice, this piece lightly portrays the small adventures of everyday life.
The joy of walking and the excitement of new discoveries are expressed through a bright, uplifting melody.
The repeatedly sung phrase “Let’s walk” is easy for children to remember, and you can just picture them singing it out loud with friends, full of energy.
It’s a song that has long been cherished in kindergartens and nursery schools, making it perfect for year-end recitals that showcase older kindergarteners’ growth, or any occasion where you want to fill the room with lively singing!
Zigzag StrollNEW!Ningyōgeki Yanyan Muu-kun Sōnyūka
This song brightly celebrates the little discoveries and sense of adventure we find in everyday life.
With its lively rhythm and easy-to-remember melody, it’s perfect for curious children.
The piece became well-loved as an insert song for the puppet show “Yanyan Muu-kun,” which aired within “Okaasan to Issho” in the 1970s.
It has continued to be cherished, appearing on classic releases such as the October 2009 album “NHK Okaasan to Issho 50 Years: Best 110 Songs.” The warm vocals by Yoshiko Mari, Ayako Hori, and Korogi ’73 make it a great fit for performances by older kindergarteners, too.
Why not have everyone sing it out cheerfully, in keeping with its world that celebrates the joy of heading off in unexpected directions?
My Mixed JuiceNEW!Sakushi: Gomi Taro / Sakkyoku: Shibuya Takeshi
A delightfully fun song with a unique idea: blending everyday happenings all together.
The lyrics are by picture book author Taro Gomi, and the music is by Takeshi Shibuya, known for his work in film and television.
First broadcast in 1982 as the Monthly Song on NHK’s program “Okaasan to Issho,” it remains beloved by people of all ages.
It carries an uplifting message: take the morning light, songs with friends, and even slightly scary dreams or little pains—toss them all into a mixer and drink them down deliciously.
Even on days when something unpleasant happens, singing this piece together with children is sure to brighten the mood.
It’s perfect not only for daily sing-along time but also recommended for lively choral performances by kindergarten seniors at their recitals.