Childcare: Today's recommended fun songs

Your ColorSakushi/Sakkyoku: Edamamenzu

With Mother Together: Kimi-iro covered by UtaSuta | video by Odorippi’s Room | Baby stops crying | Songs babies love | Nursery rhymes | Children’s songs | Hand play | Dance | With choreography

This song is a bright and cheerful piece that paints a colorful world.

Colors like red, blue, and yellow appear one after another, and the lyrics capture small discoveries and moments of wonder found in everyday life.

It stimulates children’s curiosity and sensitivity, while also conveying a message about valuing one’s own individuality as well as that of others.

It was broadcast on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in February 2020 and received high praise not only from children but also from parents and teachers.

It’s a popular number often featured in nursery and kindergarten recitals and events.

Small WorldSakushi/Sakkyoku: Robāto Shāman, Richādo Shāman

Small World — Song: AI Kiritan (with lyrics)

How about “It’s a Small World,” a song that carries the message “Let’s all get along”? It was written as the theme song for the Disneyland attraction “It’s a Small World.” Not only are the lyrics heartwarming, but the 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 choir, and its thematic lyrics should pair well with performances like school plays or recitals.

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apple, mandarin orange, bananaSakushi / Sakkyoku: Tanaka Seiji

Apple, Mandarin, Banana (Kids' Song Cover)

This is a fun song with a fruit-themed, lively tune and a rhythmic melody.

It invites playful activities with children—clapping hands, swaying bodies, and pretending to eat fruit along with the song.

Sung by Kentaro Hayami and Ayumi Shigemori, it was broadcast on “Okaasan to Issho” starting in 1994 and was also included on the VHS “Super Hit 16.” It’s perfect not only for family bonding time at home but also for group fun in early childhood settings.

Enjoy playing with children while helping them learn the names of different fruits.

bling-blingSakushi: Saitō Harumichi / Sakkyoku: Makino Kanami

Kinra Kira Pon [Let’s Sing in Sign Language] Okaasan to Issho April 2022 — Ending Theme Song

Characterized by choreography that incorporates sign language, this song is bright, rhythmic, and perfect for children.

Its lyrics, themed around friendship and compassion, are memorable and evoke a sense of connection with friends.

Since April 2022, it has been broadcast as the ending theme of NHK E-Tele’s “Okaasan to Issho,” and it has become beloved by many children.

It’s also ideal for performances and events; by using sign language in place of dance moves, the song becomes easier to learn, and it warms the hearts of listeners.

Song of the Year-Roundgaikokukyoku

Tue afternoon 2/26/19 Round singing of “A Song for All Seasons”

Feel the changing seasons through song with “A Song for the Whole Year”! It starts with New Year’s in January and includes many memorable events for children, such as Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) in March, Koinobori (carp streamers) in May, summer vacation in August, and Christmas in December.

It might help kids connect months with events—like saying, “It’s May, so the carp streamers are swimming!” When sung as a round, it creates a curious sensation of overlapping seasons.

The lyrics are packed and easy to get carried away, but try singing it while enjoying the transitions of all twelve months!

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A Birthday for Everyoneokaasan to issho

A Birthday for Everyone

This is a song featured on NHK Educational TV’s program “Okaasan to Issho.” It’s guaranteed to liven up a party celebrating a young child’s birthday.

In this call-and-response song—“Born in January?” “Yes!”—the exchanges keep going and put the audience in a joyful mood.