[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 to sing at nursery school or kindergarten! Popular and recommended songs (41–50)
Applause for you!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya, Fukuo Makoto, Akimoto Azuki
Clapping serves as the motif for a bright, refreshing cheer song, “Kimi ni Hakushu!” which appeared as the February 2023 song on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
The lyrics were written by the unit “Aritarou,” and the composition was handled by Taro Masuda himself.
Its rhythmic melody and handclaps resonate with fun! The lyrics are filled with positive phrases like “A round of applause for the one I love,” “A round of applause for being born,” and “A round of applause for the miracle that we met,” making it a song that brings energy and gratitude to both children and adults.
Be sure to listen while clapping along with your kids!
Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba
Let us introduce a wonderful song that parents and guardians can sing at the entrance ceremony.
“Aoi Sora ni E o Kakou” (Let’s Draw on the Blue Sky) is a lively piece that sings of a dreamlike world where you draw a big ship in the blue sky and set off on an adventure.
It features lyrics that spark children’s imaginations and a bright, upbeat melody.
The energetic call-and-response “Ei! Ya!” is fun too, making it great to sing together with the children.
It’s also popular in educational settings, so singing it at the entrance ceremony will surely delight the kids.
It’s perfect for easing the nerves of children who may feel anxious in a new environment.
Haro Hallowin Win is about to start!Mori Asami
It’s the perfect song to kick off a Halloween party.
It starts with eerie sound effects but quickly shifts into a bright, bouncy rhythm—that contrast is part of its appeal.
The lyrics feature classic Halloween characters like ghosts, pumpkins, and witches, creating a world that excites children.
Choreography is by Asami Mori, whose expertise in gymnastics shines through in the ease of movement.
Released in September 2020 on the album “Halloween SONGS,” with lyrics by Shinpei Kaneko and music by Toshihiko Shinzawa.
Its roughly two-minute length also makes it easy to enjoy with full attention.
Dance with kids in costume, and the excitement on Halloween day will surely reach its peak.
All set and ready to go!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Let me introduce “Junbi Bantantan!”, a song that cheers kids on as they get ready in the morning and at night.
It’s very rhythmic and easy to remember.
It appeared as the May 2023 monthly song on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” With its fresh, bright melody, it became popular as a tune that makes parents and children want to hum along while getting ready.
The lyrics are by Momi Fujimoto, and the music is by Tetsuro Oda, a producer behind many J-pop hits.
It’s an energetic song that brightens up families’ daily routines.
If kids get ready while singing, it might boost their mood, too!
Small WorldSakushi / Sakkyoku: Shāman Kyōdai
How about “It’s a Small World,” a song imbued with the message “Let’s all get along”? It was written as the theme song for the Disneyland attraction It’s a Small World.
The lyrics are heartwarming, and its mid-tempo feel is sure to lift your spirits.
With many sustained notes, it’s also fun to enjoy long vocal lines.
That makes it perfect for choral singing, and thanks to its thematic lyrics, it would pair well with performances like school plays or recitals.
Clockwork JimmyHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
It’s a heartwarming, fun song about a little wind-up character who gently winds up stopped robots, clocks, and toys, bringing them back to life and getting them moving again.
“Nejimaki Jimmy” appeared on Okaasan to Issho in November 2023.
The lyrics were written by Akio Miyazawa, and the music was composed by Toriro Miki.
Both are known for their extensive work on music for Japanese children’s programs.
Wrapped in jazzy sounds that open up an antique world, the song warms your heart and makes you think, “All right, I’ll try again!” thanks to little Jimmy’s gentle power—a truly cozy, uplifting tune.
Mushi-Mushi FestivalHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
A song that makes you want to sway your body and groove to the rhythm! Let me introduce “Mushi Mushi Festival.” Its charm lies in the adorable, insect-themed lyrics.
It’s perfect for kids who love looking at bugs or are into bug-hunting as their current craze.
The song was performed in June 2023, with lyrics and music by Tetsu Kashiwa.
The unique lyrics are delightful and easy for children to remember.
Since the names of insects appear in the lyrics, kids will likely get excited when their favorite bug shows up!
Hyurara boon-boon!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Let me introduce a song that gets everyone from kids to adults pumped up: “Hyura Love Boom Boom!” It’s a pop, happy track that’s perfect for shaking off morning drowsiness or lifting your spirits when you’re feeling low.
First performed in March 2024, the song was written and composed by Nobuhiro Mitomo.
From the intro to the very end, it stays consistently rhythmic, and with many repeated lyrics, it’s easy for children to remember.
Plus, dancing along with the energetic choreography is sure to boost your mood!
Ho-re!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
A lively, fun song that feels like a vegetable party, with lots of root vegetables bursting out—carrots, beets, daikon radishes, potatoes, burdock, lotus root, and more.
This is “Ho-Re!” from NHK’s Okaasan to Issho, which debuted in October 2022.
The shout “Hore!” playfully blends “hore!” meaning “dig!” with the flamenco cry “olé,” creating a rhythm full of fun that makes you want to dance along, ho-re ho-re! The lyrics are by copywriter and children’s song writer Nagae Kuwabara, and the music is by guitarist and arranger Harumitsu Ishikawa.
In a video that mixes animation and live action, you can enjoy a make-believe farm feel—an upbeat track bursting with smiles and energy.
Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko
This song, created by Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, is a bright dance tune themed around the power of children’s innocence and smiles to bring happiness to those around them.
With its light rhythm and memorable melody, it’s an easy-to-sing-and-dance-to track that kids can’t help but hum along to.
Released in 2001, the song has been loved by many for years and is widely used in educational settings and at events.
It’s also great to dance to together with nursery and kindergarten teachers!