[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 pieces for 3-year-olds (51–60)
Yokai Shiritori
The song “Yokai Shiritori” features all kinds of yokai in its lyrics.
Listen closely to hear which yokai appear.
Since it’s structured as shiritori, you might also enjoy it as a kind of wordplay.
It could be fun to ask the children which yokai they like and work their original yokai names into the song to get everyone excited.
It’s a tune that can be enjoyed in many settings, such as summer festivals or overnight daycare events in the summer.
By all means, try creating a new yokai song together with the children.
Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Let me introduce a warm, cat-themed song featured on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” Sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata, this piece charms with its bright, cheerful melody that depicts cats playfully frolicking together.
Since February 2025, it has been broadcast as the show’s “Song of the Month,” with the brother-and-sister singing duo transforming into cats and performing rhythmic choreography on the program.
Filled with the feelings of Hanada, a devoted cat lover who lives with five cats, this song is perfect for moving your body to the music together with your child!
Let’s take a step into the future
A bright, lively Shima Jiro song about the importance of friendship was born in March 2013 as an insert song for the film “Shimajiro and Fufu’s Great Adventure: Save the Rainbow Flower!” It gently conveys the feelings of the protagonists as they set out on a new journey, and its warm vocals—giving courage to take a step toward the future—leave a lasting impression.
The song has also become popular on the TV program “Shimajiro no Wao!” and makes children’s hearts bounce with joy.
It’s a fun tune that shines in many settings, from dancing at nursery and kindergarten events to singing together as a family.
It’s a reassuring companion that cheers on those first steps in a new environment.
Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN
A lively, fun song has arrived to energize the Fish-Man Island arc of the TV anime ONE PIECE! With a tightly synced duet by HIKAKIN & SEIKIN, joined by Mayumi Tanaka—known as the voice of Luffy—the track passionately sings of dreams and adventure.
The work highlights the bonds between friends and the drive to chase dreams, uplifting children’s hearts.
It has been chosen as the opening theme for the anime SPECIAL EDITED VERSION “ONE PIECE” Fish-Man Island Arc, airing from January 2025, perfectly matching the world of the show.
It’s a song the whole family can enjoy, so why not spend a wonderful musical time singing and dancing along with your kids?
[Childcare] Recommended Choral Songs for 3-Year-Olds (61–70)
Song of CourageOno Atsuko
A wonderful song, harmonizing gentleness and strength, has been born as the film’s theme song.
Atsuko Ono’s warm singing voice eases the anxiety of taking that first step and gives you courage.
Centered on themes of bonds with friends and the importance of believing in yourself, the piece delivers a heartwarming message.
Written specifically for a film releasing in March 2025, it blends beautifully with the story.
Ono also takes on her first voice-acting role in the film, showcasing new charms beyond her singing.
It’s perfect not only for families to enjoy at the theater, but also for activities in preschools and kindergartens, and for singing and dancing together at home.
It’s a lovely song that stays close to children’s hearts and cheers them on as they take new steps.
Hallelujah Roo-yayokoyama daisuke
This song stands out for its bright, lively melody and lyrics filled with hope.
It warmly portrays the courage to take on something for the first time and how chance encounters blossom into wonderful miracles.
Daisuke Yokoyama, beloved as the “Uta no Onii-san,” lends his gentle voice to make the positive message shine even more.
Released in June 2019, the track was featured as the opening theme for the TV anime Puzzle & Dragons.
It’s a perfect choice for moments of meeting new friends, such as entrance ceremonies or welcome parties.
Sing and dance along with children, and it will naturally become a delightful memory filled with smiles.
Good morning!Fukuda Sho
This song captivates with a bright melody and an energetic vibe, like morning light streaming in.
Created by Sho Fukuda, drawing on his experience in early childhood education, it features playful exchanges between animals and cheerful calls that make it great fun.
It was broadcast in February 2018 as the “Song of the Month” on NHK E-TV’s Okaasan to Issho and included on the album Tomodachi no Hana.
When sung together at morning gatherings, entrance ceremonies, and other occasions where children take their first steps forward, it brings hearts together and naturally fills everyone with smiles—a truly wonderful piece.