[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 (31–40)
Happy Children
It’s sure to bring a smile! Let me introduce the idea of “Happy Children.” When the temperature stays high, both adults and kids tend to get tired easily.
Many of you are probably thinking about activities that incorporate exercise to help build stamina.
How about using “Happy Children” as a warm-up before activities like jump rope or tag? The lyrics and rhythm are perfect for children, and since it has choreography too, it should help lower the risk of injury compared to jumping straight into exercise.
Friend Ponkurton
The song that brings a heart-thumping time with lively music was born in March 2016.
Featured on the soundtrack of the film “Shimajiro and the Book Kingdom,” it stands out for Naomi Minami’s bright voice and its rhythmic melody.
With themes of friendship and bonds with companions, it has a fun structure where the tempo gradually changes.
It’s included on the album “Shimajiro no Wow! The Movie: Shimajiro and the Book Kingdom + TV Version ‘Shimajiro no Wow! Original Soundtrack’,” and has been used in both the movie and the TV show.
It’s perfect for singing and dancing together at nursery and kindergarten parent-child events, and it’s a track that children who watch “Shimajiro no Wow!” will enjoy.
My precious friendHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
A gentle song depicting warm bonds of the heart was born on NHK Educational TV’s “Okaasan to Issho” in September 2024.
Sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata, the piece conveys precious time with friends and the spirit of supporting one another, set to a poppy, friendly melody.
The warm vocals produced by D.W.
Nicols resonate with children, making it a popular choice for kindergarten and nursery school performances.
Also included on the album “NHK Okaasan to Issho Saishin Best Hyuurara Bunbun!,” this track is a recommended song to enjoy with family and teachers, enriching moments of togetherness.
Banana Parent and Childsakushi: Seki Kazuo / sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako
“Banana Family” is a song that incorporates elements of tongue twisters.
The lyrics introduce a family of personified bananas.
Since the syllable “na” appears repeatedly, your brain starts to get tangled as you sing.
The sequence is repeated three times in the song, with the tempo increasing toward the end.
This makes it enjoyable not only to sing but also to use as part of a game.
First, print out the lyrics and have everyone try to memorize them.
We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
An intro that starts with the sound of Japanese taiko drums makes a striking impression! Let me introduce “Bon! Tō umareta bokutachi wa.” Many people probably feel like listening to this song in the summer.
Popular on the show as the song for August 2025, it’s characterized by its rhythmic sounds and call-and-response shouts.
The lyrics are easy for kids to remember, making it a standout track.
Move your body to the calls and the music, and it’s guaranteed to get everyone excited! It should be easy to include at summer festivals and events, too.
It’s a song that’s fun to listen to and fun to dance to.
[Childcare] Recommended Choir Songs for 3-Year-Olds (41–50)
Being human is niceSakushi: Yamaguchi Akari/Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Asei
As a heartwarming, fun song to sing, “Ningen tte Ii na” is also recommended.
It’s known as the ending theme of the anime Manga Nihon Mukashi Banashi (Japanese Folktales).
In recent years, reruns and DVD releases of the anime have brought it back into the spotlight.
The lyrics, which depict human life from the perspective of animals, not only warm the heart but also offer a chance to rediscover the happiness in everyday life.
When singing it as a chorus, try building excitement around the final phrase.
I’ve grown up—I’m off!
This is a cheer song that gently sings, over a tender melody, the mix of excitement and anxiety children feel as they step into a new environment.
Produced by the Shimajiro Channel, well known from the early childhood program “Kodomo Challenge,” it vividly portrays the scene of starting preschool with shiny yellow school bags and brand-new uniforms.
It warmly expresses both a sense of self-affirmation—children feeling glad to have been born—and gratitude toward those who have supported them so far.
Popular not only for entrance ceremonies but also for practice during school events in early childhood settings, it’s a song that naturally invites children to sing together.
Sing it with your kids and make your send-off moment a cherished memory.