Get pumped with kids’ favorite songs! A memorable collection of classics that will make you want to sing along
There are plenty of songs across a wide range of genres that children can enjoy singing.
From timeless favorites like “Sanpo” and “Odoru Pompokolin” to recent kids’ songs, there are many classics loved across generations.
Whether for kindergarten, nursery school, or elementary school music activities—or simply singing together at home—these songs can turn any moment into a wonderful time filled with natural smiles.
From upbeat, energizing tunes to gentle, heartwarming songs, here we introduce pieces that children can enjoy together.
We hope you find a favorite one.
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Get excited with songs kids love! A memorable collection of timeless tunes that will make you want to sing along (121–130)
Ganbarappa☆Ganbarūn
“Gambarappa☆Gambarūn” is an uplifting song that gives you energy in the summer.
Its rhythmic melody and lyrics make it really charming.
You’ll feel more energized as you sing, so try singing along with some hand claps.
For older and middle kindergarteners, it’s also recommended to use instruments like castanets to make it even more fun.
On hot days when playing outside isn’t possible, using instruments while enjoying the song can help the children feel more united and have an even better time together.
Yaho-ho
Lyrics that call out like “Yah-ho-ho!” are so much fun to sing, aren’t they? Some children might call out with energetic voices.
In those moments, try replying with a cheerful “Yah-ho!” like an echo—it makes things even more fun and is highly recommended.
Enjoy varying the volume of your voice, making it louder and softer.
Open your palms and add a motion as if you’re raising them toward the sun while you sing.
And at the end, try singing even more energetically!
One, two, three
Let me introduce the upbeat song “One, Two, Three.” The lyrics feature animals like frogs and penguins.
It might be fun to change the way you jump for each animal, adding variety to your movements as you dance.
As you sing, it turns into an energizing song that fills you with hope and courage for the future.
Try dancing and enjoying it while imagining a bright future! Adding some hand claps might make it even more fun.
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This is the opening song of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, which became a huge hit in 2019.
Although the story is quite grim, its charming characters and the protagonist’s determination to protect his sister even at the cost of his own life resonate deeply, making it extremely popular among children as well.
Gurenge, one of the reasons that cemented the series’ popularity, isn’t a dance track, yet it’s danced to by people of all ages with various original choreographies.
Plenty of kids are sure to get excited the moment this song starts playing!
Get hyped with songs kids love! A collection of unforgettable classics that will make you want to sing along (131–140)
Twinkle StarsSutā Tuinkuru Purikyua
“Twinkle Stars” is the song featured in the hit Precure anime series’ movie, “Star☆Twinkle Precure: Put Your Feelings into the Song of Stars.” It’s performed by the five members—Cure Star, Cure Milky, Cure Soleil, Cure Selene, and Cure Cosmo—who sing and dance.
With bright lyrics and an upbeat melody, it fills everyone with energy.
The choreography is geared a bit more toward older kids and includes idol-like moves, making it a perfect track for children who love cute dances.
The railroad tracks go on forever.
This song, which sings of railroad tracks stretching on forever, gives a wonderful, hope-filled impression of moving toward the future while traveling by train with friends.
When you sing it while imagining the changing scenery—over hills and fields—it makes you feel the excitement of setting off on an adventure.
Since it first aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in December 1962, it has been loved for many years.
In 2021, the rock band Yabai T-Shirts Yasan arranged it as a commercial song for “Momotaro Dentetsu,” which became a hot topic.
How about singing it at a recital with everyone linked together like a train? Holding hands or putting arms around each other’s shoulders while singing will deepen the joy of cooperation and the sense of unity.
It’s a highly recommended piece that can bring out children’s smiles with a lively, spirited chorus.
Hardworking BoogieHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Taking off your pajamas in the morning, checking the weather forecast, jotting down notes so you don’t forget anything… It shares the little hard-working moments of everyday life set to a fun boogie tune.
With a lively, spirited rhythm, it’s a cheerful song that tells kids “working is cool.” Debuting as the Song of the Month in October 2023, “Hatarakimono Boogie” features lyrics by Morihisa Yamamoto and music by Asei Kobayashi.
Listening to this track might even make cleaning and tidying up more fun!
