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[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!

Playlist

[Preschool] Recommended choral pieces for 3-year-olds
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1eastMagic incantationsakushi/sakkyoku: Yuzuri Tarou
Magic incantationsakushi/sakkyoku: Yuzuri Tarouplay_arrow
A song that gives children courage with a magic spell
2eastIf we make it togetherSakushi: Taniyama Hiroko / Sakkyoku: Tanimoto Arata
If we make it togetherSakushi: Taniyama Hiroko / Sakkyoku: Tanimoto Arataplay_arrow
The Cooperation Story of Mr. Shape and Ms. Color
3eastSong of the SpaceshipSakushi: Tomorogi Yukio / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira
Song of the SpaceshipSakushi: Tomorogi Yukio / Sakkyoku: Mine Akiraplay_arrow
A children's song that stirs the spirit of adventure toward space
4eastBig SongSakushi Sakkyoku: Nakajima Kōichi
Big SongSakushi Sakkyoku: Nakajima Kōichiplay_arrow
A call-and-response style song for a kindergarten entrance ceremony
5eastThe Root of the Heartsakushi sakkyoku: Minami Yume
The Root of the Heartsakushi sakkyoku: Minami Yumeplay_arrow
A classic graduation song wishing for children’s growth
6eastI’m happy to see you.sakushi: fujino manami / sakkyoku: kataoka tsugumi
I'm happy to see you.sakushi: fujino manami / sakkyoku: kataoka tsugumiplay_arrow
Bam Bears' ending theme song, celebrating the meeting with friends
7eastIt’s fun.sakushi: yamauchi kazuko / sakkyoku: terashima naohiko
It's fun.sakushi: yamauchi kazuko / sakkyoku: terashima naohikoplay_arrow
Let's feel the joy of singing together
8eastChild(ren) of the EarthKeroponzu
Child(ren) of the EarthKeroponzuplay_arrow
Energetic songs by Keropons to enjoy with children
9eastHey! TambourineSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
Hey! TambourineSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akiraplay_arrow
A fun rhythm play song with a tambourine
10eastNice to meet you—at the kindergarten entrance ceremony—Sakkyoku: Kamishiba Hajime / Shi: Murata Sachiko
Nice to meet you—at the kindergarten entrance ceremony—Sakkyoku: Kamishiba Hajime / Shi: Murata Sachikoplay_arrow
Songs for first meetings at a kindergarten entrance ceremony
11eastDoraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao
Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemaoplay_arrow
Doraemon theme song, a bright tune perfect for entrance ceremonies
12eastGather round! Fun, fun, funsakushi: Ide Takao / sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
Gather round! Fun, fun, funsakushi: Ide Takao / sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshiplay_arrow
A fun song that circles the Earth with lively energy
13eastLaughter is nice.sakushi/sakkyoku: Tayama Masamitsu
Laughter is nice.sakushi/sakkyoku: Tayama Masamitsuplay_arrow
A fun song with laughter choreography
14eastI want to become the sun.Sakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
I want to become the sun.Sakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotakaplay_arrow
A loving song that resonates with a child's heart
15eastLet’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba
Let's draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishibaplay_arrow
A song that paints dreams onto the hopeful blue sky
16eastWhat color do you like?Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
What color do you like?Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamuplay_arrow
Learn color names with a color song to enjoy with children
17eastHo! Ho! Ho!Sakushi: Itō Akira / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
Ho! Ho! Ho!Sakushi: Itō Akira / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshiplay_arrow
A song that energizes children with a cheerful melody
18eaststrollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joe
strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The Totoro song “Sanpo” is very popular with children.
19eastLet’s go to the park.Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
Let's go to the park.Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamuplay_arrow
Let's go to the park! Osamu Sakata's popular song
20eastThere’s no such thing as ghosts.Sakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira
There's no such thing as ghosts.Sakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akiraplay_arrow
A classic song that cutely sings about ghosts
21eastMickey Mouse MarchSakushi / Sakkyoku: Jimī Dotto
Mickey Mouse MarchSakushi / Sakkyoku: Jimī Dottoplay_arrow
Mickey Mouse, a popular character, and a march
22eastMysterious PocketSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Shigeru
Mysterious PocketSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Shigeruplay_arrow
A pocket where biscuits multiply, a song of children's dreams
23eastToy Cha-Cha-ChaSakushi: Nosaka Akiyuki / Sakkyoku:
Toy Cha-Cha-ChaSakushi: Nosaka Akiyuki / Sakkyoku:play_arrow
The Toy Cha-Cha-Cha, a song popular with children
24eastDonsukapanpan Cheer SquadSakushi: Yamada Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Nishiwaki Tatsuya
Donsukapanpan Cheer SquadSakushi: Yamada Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Nishiwaki Tatsuyaplay_arrow
The cheer/encouragement song from NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” (With Mother)
25eastaye-ayeSakushi: Aida Hiromi / Sakkyoku: Uno Seiichirou
aye-ayeSakushi: Aida Hiromi / Sakkyoku: Uno Seiichirouplay_arrow
Aye-aye is a cute little monkey song
26eastAfter a fightSakushi: Araki Toyohisa / Sakkyoku: Miki Takashi
After a fightSakushi: Araki Toyohisa / Sakkyoku: Miki Takashiplay_arrow
A classic song that conveys the importance of reconciliation
27eastHo-re!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Ho-re!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A fun song where the root vegetable party can dance
28eastChildren all over the world
Children all over the worldplay_arrow
Let's dance to a song that wishes for children's happiness.
29eastSurely a miracleHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Surely a miracleHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A song that gives courage for a new spring life, “Surely a Miracle”
30eastPicnic
Picnicplay_arrow
A rhythmic song that enjoys the sounds of animals
31eastGreen light from the blue sky
Green light from the blue skyplay_arrow
With a green light from the blue sky, toward a fun future
32eastThe railroad tracks go on forever.amerika min’yō
The railroad tracks go on forever.amerika min'yōplay_arrow
A children's song about a lively locomotive, a song of dreams and hope
33eastTeacher and friendsSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
Teacher and friendsSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that supports children starting a new chapter in life
34eastThe railroad tracks go on forever.
The railroad tracks go on forever.play_arrow
A musical piece for a hopeful train journey
35eastI want to ride a vehicle.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
I want to ride a vehicle.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
Entertain children with songs about vehicles
36eastHappy Children
Happy Childrenplay_arrow
Fun warm-up exercises at Happy Children
37eastFriend Ponkurton
Friend Ponkurtonplay_arrow
An uplifting, lively track that expresses friendship and bonds
38eastMy precious friendHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
My precious friendHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A gentle song that portrays warm bonds and embraces a child's heart
39eastBanana Parent and Childsakushi: Seki Kazuo / sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako
Banana Parent and Childsakushi: Seki Kazuo / sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakakoplay_arrow
Let's have fun playing with the banana tongue-twister song
40eastWe were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A rhythmic summer song with an impressive sound of Japanese taiko drums
41eastBeing human is niceSakushi: Yamaguchi Akari/Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Asei
Being human is niceSakushi: Yamaguchi Akari/Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Aseiplay_arrow
“Ningen tte ii na” is a heartwarming song.
42eastI’ve grown up—I’m off!
I've grown up—I'm off!play_arrow
A fight song that voices both hopes and anxieties about a new environment
43eastLet’s have fun.Shoko&The Akilla
Let's have fun.Shoko&The Akillaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that gently embraces children
44eastPeep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaera
Peep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaeraplay_arrow
Hanakappa’s new opening theme will be performed by Kaela Kimura.
45eastFull of dreamsSeki Yumiko
Full of dreamsSeki Yumikoplay_arrow
A refreshing song that sings of children's dreams and hopes
46eastMy favorite things
My favorite thingsplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that nurtures children's sensibilities
47eastFriendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min’yō
Friendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min'yōplay_arrow
A bright song about friendship, everyone forming a circle
48eastLet’s keep walkingbiriken
Let's keep walkingbirikenplay_arrow
A folk and hip-hop song that sings of children’s joy
49eastGanbarappa☆Ganbarūn
Ganbarappa☆Ganbarūnplay_arrow
An upbeat, positive song to enjoy the summer
50easttreasureHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
treasureHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A Heartwarming Song from “Okaasan to Issho”
51eastOh, the ranch is green.
Oh, the ranch is green.play_arrow
Let's move our bodies to the rhythm!
52eastLet’s move forward! Clap your hands!
Let's move forward! Clap your hands!play_arrow
A heartwarming song that celebrates forward-looking courage and friendship.
53eastLovely Wonderlandshimajirou
Lovely Wonderlandshimajirouplay_arrow
A song that celebrates children's sense of adventure and joy
54eastSketchaimyon
Sketchaimyonplay_arrow
The warm bond between Nobita and his friends
55eastGhost Party
Ghost Partyplay_arrow
Nurturing children's imagination with Halloween music
56eastSeven-colored soap bubbleSakushi sakkyoku: Yusa Mimori
Seven-colored soap bubbleSakushi sakkyoku: Yusa Mimoriplay_arrow
Sing of adventure and dreams in the soap-bubble song
57eastYokai Shiritori
Yokai Shiritoriplay_arrow
Enjoying with kids through a yokai shiritori song
58eastPlayful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A song for parents and children to enjoy together with cat-themed music
59eastLet’s take a step into the future
Let's take a step into the futureplay_arrow
Shimajiro’s Song of Friendship and Adventure
60eastHere we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN
Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKINplay_arrow
An energetic song from the One Piece Fish-Man Island arc
61eastSong of CourageOno Atsuko
Song of CourageOno Atsukoplay_arrow
Atsuko Ono's movie theme song is heartwarming.
62eastHallelujah Roo-yayokoyama daisuke
Hallelujah Roo-yayokoyama daisukeplay_arrow
Celebrate new encounters with an uplifting song
63eastGood morning!Fukuda Sho
Good morning!Fukuda Shoplay_arrow
Our hearts connect through a bright song, like the morning light.
64eastHappy ChildrenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
Happy ChildrenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotakaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of children’s smiles and innocence
65eastI love stripes!
I love stripes!play_arrow
Children’s music with a bright, friendly singing voice
66eastShimajiro Ondo!
Shimajiro Ondo!play_arrow
A lively rhythm that makes the heart dance—a song loved by children
67eastEtiquette Man
Etiquette Manplay_arrow
Manners Learning Song for Children
68eastKupurupā is a secret word!
Kupurupā is a secret word!play_arrow
An insert song from a film that portrays children's bonds and adventures
69eastTo the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand
To the Sun in the Palm of Your Handplay_arrow
A children's song that sings of the preciousness of life and of hope
70eastYo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5
Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5play_arrow
The anime ending theme by Dream5 is extremely popular.
71eastWINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners
WINNER! Gojuuger!Wiennersplay_arrow
The theme song for the 50th anniversary of Super Sentai is captivating.
72eastOnly One StoryZEROBASEONE
Only One StoryZEROBASEONEplay_arrow
Pokémon opening theme, ZEROBASEONE’s Song of Courage
73eastHappy ChildrenYamano Satoko
Happy ChildrenYamano Satokoplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of children's strength and hope
74eastStory FingerSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
Story FingerSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akiraplay_arrow
A heartwarming nursery rhyme to enjoy with finger puppets
75eastnectarineterebi senshi
nectarineterebi senshiplay_arrow
The theme song of Tensai TV-kun, a track brimming with children’s sensibilities.
76eastWhat color do you like?Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Inui Yuki
What color do you like?Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Inui Yukiplay_arrow
The charm of children’s songs that sing about the world of colors