[Preschool] Recommended choral pieces for 3-year-olds
In nursery schools and kindergartens, there are plenty of opportunities for everyone to sing together—not just during daily activities, but also at events like recitals and music festivals.
Choral singing is a wonderful activity: children can feel the joy of singing, strengthen their sense of unity with friends, and deepen their interest in seasons and events.
We’d like to incorporate a variety of songs so that children grow fond of music and come to love singing.
So this time, we’re introducing recommended choral songs for 3-year-olds (the youngest class).
We’ve gathered lots of lively, energetic pieces that suit 3-year-olds, along with many cute songs.
Find a lovely piece that matches your class’s character, and have fun singing together!
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[Childcare] Recommended choral songs for 3-year-olds (11–20)
strollLyrics by Rieko Nakagawa / Music by Joe Hisaishi
Even decades after its release, Studio Ghibli’s classic My Neighbor Totoro continues to be loved.
Its opening theme, “Sanpo” (“Stroll”), is a hugely popular song among children.
The intro brims with excitement that makes you want to start marching with lively steps and waving your hands, and the simple, cute lyrics that make you feel like you’re off on an adventure with Totoro capture the hearts of many kids.
It’s a song that brings out even more of their energy when they sing it.
There's no such thing as ghosts.Lyrics by Minori Maki / Music by Akira Mine
How about singing “Obake Nante Nai sa,” a song with lyrics that spark the imagination? The lyrics were written by Minori Maki, and the music was composed by Akira Mine.
Since it was broadcast in 1966 on an NHK educational program, it has been loved by many people.
The lyrics tell a story of what might happen if a ghost were to appear.
Although ghosts are often seen as scary, in this song they are portrayed as cute.
Enjoy taking on this piece while immersing yourself in its fantastical world.
Mickey Mouse MarchLyrics/Music: Jimmy Dot
Mickey Mouse is a beloved character popular with children all around the world.
His theme song is the Mickey Mouse March.
As the title suggests, it’s a march, arranged with a brassy sound that lifts your spirits.
Because of that, it’s often used as background music for marches at school sports days and entrance ceremonies.
The lyrics repeatedly praise Mickey Mouse’s name, making them easy to remember.
Be sure to enjoy it along with choreography that imitates Mickey Mouse, too.
Surely a miracleYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
Perfect for spring, new beginnings, and the new school term—here’s an introduction to “Kitto Kiseki,” a song parents and children will want to listen to together.
Some listeners may find courage and hope in the message woven into the lyrics.
The song is being presented as the Song of April 2025.
Of course it suits the season of new encounters in spring, but it’s also a great listen when you’re feeling down or after a quarrel with a friend—it may help you feel gratitude for the people you meet and a sense of destiny.
It might even turn your attention to encounters with animals and nature beyond humans.
What a wonderful song.
Green light from the blue sky
Known as a song from “With Daddy,” “Blue-Sky Go Sign” is a lovely track that gives the impression that once you take the leap, there are wonderful days waiting under the blue sky.
The blue sky feels like the start of a fun time, doesn’t it? It’s a song that’s enjoyable just to sing, so how about singing it while keeping rhythm with castanets or a tambourine? It also works great as a dance number—with lively choreography, it’s perfect for events like sports days.
Toy Cha-Cha-ChaLyrics: Akiyuki Nosaka / Music: [unknown]
Composed in 1959 as an insert song for a skit about toys in an adult variety show, “Omocha no Cha-Cha-Cha” is a fun tune that kids love, the kind that makes you want to clap along instinctively to the “cha-cha-cha” chant.
Just imagining children wondering, “What are the toys doing after we fall asleep?” is enough to make your heart flutter.
If you sing while chatting about their favorite toys and things they love, it might capture their interest and make the song even more enjoyable.
[Childcare] Recommended choral pieces for 3-year-olds (21–30)
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.