[For 3-year-olds] Songs to sing at nursery schools and kindergartens! Popular and recommended songs

Let’s have fun.Shoko&The Akilla

[Songs That Make Babies Happy] Let’s Have Fun (sung by Shoko & The Akilla) [Video to Calm and Delight Babies]

This work, which begins with a warm melody that gently embraces children, was created as the January “Tsuki-uta” (monthly song) for TV Tokyo’s program for infants and toddlers, Synapusyu.

It carries a message about enjoying each day, and its gentle tone that stays close to children’s hearts is especially memorable.

Shoko & The Akilla’s heartfelt vocals blend beautifully with the friendly, accessible rhythm.

On the show, it airs alongside colorful animations, bringing many smiles from viewers.

It’s a song that can be enjoyed not only at nursery and kindergarten events but also at home, so why not move your bodies together with the children and enjoy the world of music?

Sketchaimyon

Sketch

As the theme song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita’s Picture-Perfect Story,” Aimyon delivers vocals filled with warm friendship.

This work depicts the precious memories in children’s hearts, set to a gentle melody.

It captures picture-like moments—watching over Nobita with affection as he dozes off during everyday life with Doraemon.

Released simultaneously with the movie in March 2025, this song is recommended as a tender track that parents and children can enjoy together, and as a lovely memory for your child’s first birthday.

Churippu sharippuwarabe uta

tulip sheriff

Simple yet profound, this nursery rhyme captivates children’s hearts.

The part where everyone stands in a circle and calls each other’s names is perfect for nurturing communication skills and social development.

Its rhythmic lyrics and melody are fun and easy to memorize.

In preschools and kindergartens, it’s also used as an icebreaker to ease the nerves of new children.

At home, singing and playing it together as a family can make for a delightful time.

It can be enjoyed from infancy.

When the spring weather invites you outdoors, why not form a circle and sing it together?

Child of AbrahamAmerika Gasshūkoku no dōyō

♪Abraham's children [with hand motions / “Aha” experience] — Abraham had seven children; one was tall and the rest were short~♪

This rhythmic and cute song is a hugely popular children’s play song.

The lyrics refer to Abraham, a figure from the Bible, but the focus is on having fun moving the body rather than any religious meaning.

The choreography, which moves through body parts in order—hands, feet, head, and bottom—helps improve children’s physical abilities.

Masato Shimon released it as a single in June 1979, and many artists have covered it since.

It’s often used at kindergartens and nurseries for sports days and recitals, and when everyone sings and dances together, it’s sure to create wonderful memories!

Let’s keep walkingbiriken

Billiken / Let's walk on

It’s an energetic song that blends folk and hip-hop, perfect for singing and dancing together.

The friendly lyrics warmly depict the joy and fun of everyday life, and sometimes the mischievous spirit of children.

Released in September 2010, it was loved by many viewers as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Mainichi Kaasan.” With its melodious tone and comfortable rhythm, it resonates with children’s hearts and encourages their first steps in new environments.

Singing it at entrance ceremonies or morning gatherings brings out children’s smiles, naturally leading to clapping and swaying.

Let teachers and children enjoy singing it together and create wonderful memories.

The Song of the Twelve Zodiac Animalssakushi sakkyoku/miyahira rie

[Children's Song] The Song of the Twelve Zodiac Animals | A Popular Kids' Song Sung by a Nursery Teacher

A fun song where the twelve zodiac animals appear in a rhythmic sequence.

It’s perfect for New Year’s and might be a great way for children to become familiar with the twelve zodiac animals.

Created by Rie Miyahira, this piece won the Excellence Award at the 9th Lapomme Grand Prize and is widely loved in early childhood education settings.

Imitating animal sounds or moving your body as if you were each animal while singing makes it even more exciting and enjoyable.

It’s a recommended song to sing with children not only for New Year’s events but also at gatherings with an animal theme.

TulipSakushi: Kondo Miyako / Sakkyoku: Inoue Takeshi

Tulip (with gestures) [Japanese song / shoka]

Don’t you ever feel a rush of excitement just from listening to children’s songs? With lyrics by Miyako Kondo and music by Takeshi Inoue, this piece is a beloved favorite among children, celebrating the arrival of spring when colorful flowers bloom.

The melody is easy to remember and the lyrics are simple, so children quickly find themselves humming along.

It was released in July 1932 and recorded the following year.

At kindergarten entrance ceremonies, it would be lovely for the current students to sing it to welcome the newcomers.

If everyone sings together, it will surely ease the nerves and make for a joyful ceremony!