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

The Bento Box SongSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Akihiro

[Hand Play Song] The Bento Box Song [With Choreography]

This is a fingerplay song, beloved by children, that cheerfully introduces the contents of a lunchbox.

Miyako Kayama’s warm lyrics perfectly match Akihiro Komori’s bright, friendly melody, resulting in an uplifting tune.

It’s fun to sing while doing the hand motions, and the lively storytelling is part of its charm.

Released as a single by Nippon Columbia in August 1978, the song was featured on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” and the Nippon TV network’s “Ohayō! Kodomo Show,” gaining widespread popularity.

It’s a delightful song that makes moments centered on food—like packing lunches or getting ready for a field trip—even more enjoyable.

Playing bus (pretend bus play)Sakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira

Bus Pretend Play (♪ We’re riding on a big bus ~ To our neighbor, hey!) by Himawari 🌻 With Lyrics | Children’s Song | BUS GOKKO | Vehicle Song, Eurhythmics, Nursery Teacher Exam Set Piece 2019

This lively children’s song by Yoshiko Kayama and Akira Yuyama captures the excitement of setting off on a trip in a big bus.

Set to a rhythmic melody, it gently portrays children enjoying pretend play with vehicles.

It’s a song you can sing while moving your hands and body, so it naturally brings smiles to children’s faces.

Long cherished in childcare and educational settings, it’s also used as a play song.

With spring outing season approaching, why not sing it together as a family before a walk or a day out? If everyone enjoys it while keeping the beat, it will surely create wonderful memories in children’s hearts.

Banana Parent and ChildSakata Osamu

Kids Song | Banana Family 3D | Nursery Rhyme | Children's Song | Red Cat Reading

Lyrics and melodies that make children’s hearts skip a beat.

This song is an adorable piece depicting a banana parent and child living on a southern island.

The swaying bananas in the breeze are expressed through rhythmic lyrics.

Carried by Osamu Sakata’s gentle voice, the introduction of Papa Banana, Mama Banana, and Little Banana makes you want to hum along.

Broadcast on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho,” it’s a hugely popular song among children.

Sing and dance together as a family, and you’re sure to have a wonderful time!

Song of CourageOno Atsuko

"Song of Courage" Music Video – Theme song of the Shimajiro movie "Shimajiro and the Song of Courage" – In theaters Friday, March 14, 2025

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.

Good morning!Fukuda Sho

[Morning Greeting Song] Good Morning! (With Mother) ★Popular at Preschools★Learn Animals★Children’s Song

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.

I want to ride a vehicle.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

I Want to Ride a Vehicle♪ With Mother | With Lyrics [Babies Delighted, Stop Crying, Laughing Dance, Song, Japanese Children’s Songs] Educational/Developmental for Infants and Toddlers covered by UtaSuta

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!

nectarineterebi senshi

Nekutarin

This song was created as the theme for NHK Educational TV’s popular program “Tensai TV-kun.” It vividly expresses the mindset of valuing children’s senses and intuition, set to a bright, pop melody.

With warm vocals by Macaroni Enpitsu and fun choreography by yurinasia, the piece achieves a wonderful harmony.

It’s also included on the album “Otona no Namida,” and is performed on the show alongside the energetic dance routines of the TV Warriors.

As a song you can dance to freely with kids, it’s perfect for music time at nursery schools and kindergartens, or for dance segments at sports days.

Carrying a message about cherishing one’s individuality, it’s also recommended as a theme song for various events.