[For 3-year-olds] Songs to sing at nursery schools and kindergartens! Popular and recommended songs
Kids who love to sing! Around age three, children gradually start to match pitch and keep rhythm, and singing becomes more fun for them.
Let’s have everyone sing together so they can feel the joy and comfort of singing.
So this time, we’ve gathered lots of popular songs that three-year-olds will enjoy singing.
They’re perfect not only for daily childcare, but also for events like recitals and birthday parties! These are songs that energetic three-year-olds will want to sing—so try singing them together as a group.
Add clapping or simple choreography to the music, and it’ll be even more exciting!
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[For 3-year-olds] Songs you’ll want to sing at daycare and kindergarten! Popular and recommended songs (121–130)
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.
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!
March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

A lively marching tune has arrived! Introducing the January 2025 “Song of the Month” from Okaasan to Issho, sung by Yuichiro Hanada and Maya Nagata.
Set to bright brass and snappy drum rhythms, this cheerful piece expresses the feeling of facing forward and moving ahead.
You can clap along to the rhythmic beat and move your body with a big smile.
It’s also included on the album “NHK Okaasan to Issho Latest Best: Hyu-rara Bun-bun!” so it can be enjoyed both at home and in childcare settings.
It’s a wonderful piece for the start of a new year, perfect for sharing the feeling of walking toward the future together with parents and children.
nectarineterebi senshi

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.
[For 3-year-olds] Songs you’ll want to sing at daycare and kindergarten! Popular and recommended songs (131–140)
Shimajiro Ondo!

It’s a fun ondō that makes your heart dance along to an energetic rhythm.
Born in March 2018, this song carries messages about the spirit of challenge, a sense of adventure, and the importance of life.
Children’s curiosity and positive lyrics are sung in Shimajiro’s gentle voice.
It’s used in the dance segment and ending of the TV show “Shimajiro no Wao!” and is loved by children at concerts and events nationwide.
There’s choreography that kids can dance to as well, making it a sure hit at nursery and kindergarten events! It’s a perfect song for parent-child bonding time or whenever you want to get moving together with children.
WINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners

The opening theme for the Super Sentai series’ 50th-anniversary work is a captivating song that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
Its sound blends punk rock with pop elements, and the distinctive interplay of male and female vocals leaves a strong impression.
The clapping rhythm, inspired by the transformation scenes in the show, is designed so kids can join in and have fun.
With a positive message about staying true to yourself and reaching for your dreams together with friends, it’s sure to lift children’s spirits.
Wienners’ unique sound offers kids a fresh musical experience.
As a theme song for a children’s show that airs every Sunday morning, it’s a wonderful track that parents and kids can enjoy together.
The Puppy Police OfficerSakushi: Satō Yoshimi / Sakkyoku: Ōnaka Megumi

This is a gentle, melodic song depicting the encounter between a lost kitten and a kind police officer.
Written by Yoshimi Sato and composed by Megumi Ohnaka, it was created between the 1950s and 1960s.
With its warm lyrics and rhythmic tune, it’s perfect for fostering children’s emotional development.
It has been broadcast on NHK programs such as “Minna no Uta” and “Okaasan to Issho,” and is beloved by many.
We recommend singing it together with your child while adding simple motions for extra fun.
The heartwarming, picture book–like story will nurture your child’s imagination.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced some recommended songs for three-year-olds. What did you think? There were lots of fun tunes that make you want to sing along, weren’t there? If you share the stories in the lyrics and the meanings of the words with the children, it will help expand their imaginations even more. Hopefully, these songs will spark deeper interest and curiosity in various things. Sing together with lots of energy and have a happy, fun time!


