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 preschoolers' recitals! Choral songs that 3-year-olds can adorably sing (41–50)
Green light from the blue sky
Known as a song from “With Daddy,” “Blue-Sky Go Sign” is a lovely track that gives the impression that once you take the leap, there are wonderful days waiting under the blue sky.
The blue sky feels like the start of a fun time, doesn’t it? It’s a song that’s enjoyable just to sing, so how about singing it while keeping rhythm with castanets or a tambourine? It also works great as a dance number—with lively choreography, it’s perfect for events like sports days.
I want to ride a vehicle.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
A lively, vehicle-themed song has arrived! Sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Tamaa Nagata, this fun melody features 20 uniquely charming vehicles making their appearances one after another.
Its up-tempo, rhythmic style layered with light, friendly vocals makes it an irresistibly catchy track that will have you swaying along.
The broadcast began in November 2024, and the song is also included in the songbook “Takaromono” as of April 2025.
It’s a piece that children who love vehicles will adore—and parents can enjoy together with them.
Open your imaginations with your child and take flight into the world of all kinds of vehicles!
Teacher and friendsSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
It’s a perfect song for energetic three-year-olds.
It gently portrays how children get used to a new environment through interactions with their teacher and friends.
With simple lyrics and a rhythmic melody, it’s easy for kids to remember and fun to sing.
During the season of starting preschool or moving up a grade, singing it together while holding hands and greeting each other will naturally bring out smiles and create a warm, friendly classroom atmosphere.
It’s a song that stays close to the feelings of children who have both excitement and anxiety about new encounters, giving them a sense of reassurance.
Donsukapanpan Cheer SquadSakushi: Yamada Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Nishiwaki Tatsuya
Don-Ska Pan-Pan Cheer Squad leaves a strong impression with its high-energy vibe.
It’s a song created for the NHK program “Okaasan to Issho,” first performed by Daisuke Yokoyama and Takumi Mitani.
The lyrics are packed with onomatopoeia and send encouragement to people who are doing their best.
Thanks to its message and its strangely catchy words, it spread by word of mouth and climbed high on the music charts.
Its unique choreography—like standing on one leg or folding your arms midway through—is another part of its charm.
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.
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.
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.