I want to sing it at the senior class recital! A choral piece that 5-year-olds can sing with all their heart

Flower of Thanks

The Flower of Thanks – When you say “thank you,” everyone is smiling ~♪ (with gestures)

A warm song that expresses gratitude, performed on NHK’s popular program “Okaasan to Issho.” The word “thank you” spreads and makes smiles bloom—its gentle world view resonates with children.

With a bright, calm melody, it’s easy and familiar enough that even little ones will start humming along naturally.

Perfect for graduation ceremonies and recitals, it’s sure to warm the hearts of teachers and parents watching the children grow.

While conveying the importance of nurturing a thankful heart, it’s a wonderful song everyone can enjoy singing together.

The First Step

The First Step — Vocals: AI Kiritan, AI Uta-ko (with lyrics)

A song by the duo Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, known for creating numerous classic picture books and choral works.

The lyrics, which sing of pure, gentle feelings and the importance of believing in dreams, quietly resonate in the hearts of adults as well.

With poetic, beautiful words that liken children to little birds and a simple, familiar melody, the piece moves not only children but people across generations.

It promises a lovely time filled with the honest, free voices of children ringing out.

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Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.

Let's draw a picture in the blue sky — Song: NEUTRINO (with lyrics)

The chorus in the hook, with its striking shout of “Hey, yah!”, makes it a song that kids can enjoy singing along to.

The lyrics beautifully evoke children holding their dreams close to their little hearts and spreading their wings toward the boundless sky.

The instantly memorable, easy-to-listen-to melody is refreshing and leaves an impression like a clear, sunny sky.

It’s a bright song that seems to stir up strength from deep within the listener’s heart—I’d love to hear children sing it with all their energy.

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A play and song themed around future dreams

Fiscal Year 2022 Presentation 3 — Senior Class — When I Grow Up: My Dream, Part 2

A play and song themed around “future dreams” that lets you feel how much the children have grown since they were babies is perfect for their final school performance.

Ask the children in advance what they want to be in the future, and on the day, have each child wear a costume of their chosen future self and present one by one.

Speaking in front of others about their dreams and the reasons behind them can be nerve‑racking, so it’s a good idea to practice beforehand where and how they’ll present.

It may also help the flow to have the teachers in charge decide in advance when the piano will come in and when to bring out any props for the presentations.

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Boyoyon MarchImai Yūzō, Haida Shōko

Big Gathering: “Boyoyon March” Together with the Brother, the Sister, and Keizo Nakanishi

This is a choral song written and composed by singer-songwriter Keizo Nakanishi that fills everyone with smiles and energy.

Since its debut on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in 2006, it has continued to be loved by both children and adults.

The song carries the message that everyone has a powerful spring under their feet: even when things are tough, you can spring over them and keep looking forward as you walk on.

Although it has an upbeat tempo, it also brings a moving touch that may bring tears to your eyes, making it a great choice for recitals and preschool graduation ceremonies.

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[Sign Language Dance] Flowers of Gratitude

Arigatou no Hana [Sign Language Dance]: Includes sign language choreography, lyrics, and music—perfect for practicing for graduation ceremonies and recitals!

Presenting the bright and gentle-toned “Arigatou no Hana” with a sign-language dance sounds like it will make for a memorable recital.

To help the children learn the signs, let’s practice repeatedly, part by part along with the lyrics.

Since sign language performed to music can change in tempo and feel, repeated practice is recommended.

When teaching the signs, it’s also a good idea to use photos or show picture books so the children can feel closer to sign language.

Let’s use facial expressions and body movements too, and have the teacher enjoy practicing together with the children.

Thump-thump, boom! First Graderssakushi: itō akira / sakkyoku: sakurai jun

Dokidoki Don! First Graders — Song: AI Kiritan (with lyrics)

“Dokidoki Don! First Graders” is a wonderful song that cheers on children as they take a new step forward.

Akira Ito’s warm lyrics and Jun Sakurai’s catchy melody beautifully capture the hopes and anxieties of kids about to start school.

First broadcast on “Hirake! Ponkikki” in 1986, this song remains a beloved classic in many people’s hearts.

It’s perfect for graduation ceremonies and recitals.

With lyrics that support children’s feelings and encourage their first steps into a new world, it’s sure to warm the hearts of parents as well.

Why not sing it together and let your hopes for a new life grow?