[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 (31–40)
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 delightfully imaginative lyrics? The words were written by Minori Maki and the music composed by Akira Mine.
Since it was broadcast in 1966 on an NHK educational program, it has been loved by many.
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 show up as cute, endearing beings.
Enjoy singing it while savoring the song’s whimsical, fantastical world.
Clockwork JimmyYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
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.
Banana Parent and ChildLyrics by Kazuo Seki / Music by Wakako Fukuda
“Banana no Oyako” is a fun song with elements of tongue twisters and wordplay.
Once you’ve learned the simple lyrics, be sure to enjoy playing with the words.
As you get used to it, speed it up little by little and see how far you can go—it’ll be a big hit! It would be great if both kids who are good at tongue twisters and those who find them a bit tricky can enjoy it together.
Even adults sometimes find it hard to say, so it’s helpful for the teacher to take the lead in “failing” on purpose or modeling how to take on a challenge.
The key is to give kids lots of chances to encounter and enjoy playful language.
Bento sausagesYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
Obento Wiener is a fun song that depicts wieners anxiously waiting to see if they’ll be included in a field-trip lunchbox.
It was the January 2024 song on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
The lyrics and music were written by musician Wataru Hirano, who also contributes songs to other NHK children’s programs such as Inai Inai Baa! and Otousan to Issho.
The lyrics portray the wieners nervously waiting to find out whether they’ll be placed in the lunchbox along with other side dishes.
It’s a song that may spark children’s interest in food.
Feast-y SummerYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
From the bubbly intro, your spirits soar! Let us introduce “Gochisou Summer.” The playful title cleverly puns on “gochisousama” (thanks for the meal) and “summer,” instantly grabbing your interest.
The song premiered in July 2025, with lyrics by Kumiko Takahashi and composition by Jun Matsumoto.
The lyrics are sprinkled with summery words, making it perfect to sing during the hot season.
Its quirky lines are sure to make kids giggle.
Be sure to sing along!
[For 3-year-olds] Songs to sing at nursery school or kindergarten! Popular and recommended songs (41–50)
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.
Hardworking BoogieYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
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!