Choral songs that captivate 4-year-olds! A collection of heartfelt song ideas for junior kindergarten recitals

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The ending theme of a TV anime, sung by Dream5 and beloved by both children and adults, is creating a buzz.

This work charms listeners with its fun, upbeat style that portrays everyday little happenings—like oversleeping or being picky about food—as the doings of yokai.

Their 12th single, released in April 2014, was a tie-in with a TV Tokyo anime, and with choreography by Lucky Ikeda, it became a huge topic among children.

It’s a song that kids can enjoy moving their bodies to together, with easy-to-learn choreography that makes it a hit at nursery and kindergarten events.

It’s also recommended for parent-child recreation and as a dance for sports days.

Let's draw a picture in the blue sky.Lyrics by Kazumi Itsuki / Music by Hajime Kamishiba

Heisei 25 (2013) Tega no Oka Kindergarten Music Recital – Senior Class – Singing – Let’s Paint a Picture in the Blue Sky

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.

[Song] Let's draw a picture in the blue sky

Song: “Let’s Paint a Picture in the Blue Sky” … 4-year-olds (Kiku Class)

If you’re looking for a song for a recital, how about “Aoi Sora ni E o Kakou” (“Let’s Draw on the Blue Sky”)? I think it’s a lovely piece that’s perfect for four-year-olds whose singing voices have begun to settle.

There are call-and-response shouts in the middle of the song, so it’s great fun to split into groups and sing back and forth.

The melody is bright, but the lyrics are beautiful, making it a very captivating song that draws listeners in.

Please consider using it for your recital! Adding some simple choreography would make it even nicer.

It's fun.Lyrics: Kazuko Yamauchi / Music: Takahiko Terashima

[Children’s Song] “It’s Fun!” Let’s sing and dance together♪

When you’re singing it, you can’t help but clap along or sway to the beat—That’s Fun.

Its message, “It’s so much fun when everyone claps and sings together!” is perfect for a children’s chorus.

It encourages noticing things you can only experience in group singing: comparing the sound of clapping your own right and left hands with the sound when you clap hands with a friend, and singing while listening closely to the voices around you.

Look at your friends and teacher as you sing, add some movement, and have fun together.

Shimajiro Ondo!

Shimajiro Ondo! [Shimajiro Channel Official]

It’s a fun ondō that makes your heart dance along to an energetic rhythm.

Born in March 2018, this song carries messages about the spirit of challenge, a sense of adventure, and the importance of life.

Children’s curiosity and positive lyrics are sung in Shimajiro’s gentle voice.

It’s used in the dance segment and ending of the TV show “Shimajiro no Wao!” and is loved by children at concerts and events nationwide.

There’s choreography that kids can dance to as well, making it a sure hit at nursery and kindergarten events! It’s a perfect song for parent-child bonding time or whenever you want to get moving together with children.

blue-yellowMidories

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Here comes a new song from Midories, the SDGs-themed unit hugely popular with kids! This track is also used as the theme song for NHK E-Tele programs “Minna no Uta” and “Hirogare! Irotoridori.” The title, symbolizing blue and green nature, carries a message of everyone working together to protect our planet.

Its bright, pop sound resonates easily with children.

The lyrics overflow with ideas of coexistence and building the future together, likely inspiring greater awareness of the environment and society.

It’s a perfect song for sports days and recitals.

Why not have everyone enjoy singing it while getting creative with costumes and choreography?

We are explorers of the future.Lyrics by Nemuko Oikawa / Music by Toshiaki Matsumoto

We are explorers of the future.

With lyrics about setting out into the future, this song is perfect for young children.

You can sway your body and sing along to the marching rhythm, and there’s also simple choreography, so it’s fun to dance and sing at the same time.

It might be nice to sing while thinking about how the idea of the future appears to children.

You could also ask questions like, “What do you want to do when you grow up?” or “What do you think life will be like in the future?” Let’s use the song as a starting point to broaden their world.