I Want to Sing at the Kindergarten Seniors’ Recital! A Collection of Moving Song Ideas That 6-Year-Olds Can Sing with All Their Heart

A token of my loveSakushi: Kimushō, Moeko t / Sakkyoku: Kimushō

Sign of Love / Graduation & Preschool Song

This is “Daisuki no Shirushi,” a song that carries treasures found in kindergarten life on a warm melody.

Its lyrics charmingly remind us that the everyday moments spent with friends and teachers are the memories that matter most.

Styled as a chic, piano-centered ballad, it lets children’s voices resonate with moving impact.

Composed by Kimusho, an active certified kindergarten teacher, the piece spread via YouTube.

As of 2024, it has surpassed 200,000 views and is beloved as a staple song performed at recitals nationwide.

The lyrics describe specific memories, making it perfect for performances or graduation season when the oldest kindergarteners sing with heartfelt emotion.

It’s a wonderful song that will bring back your days at kindergarten when you look back in the future—why not give it a try?

To a new tomorrowSakushi sakkyoku: Yazaki Fuuka

Song “Toward a New Tomorrow”

Written and composed by Fuka Yazaki, this song expresses the joy of how children have grown stronger in mind and body since the early days of preschool, when there were so many tears.

Drawing on her experience as a former nursery teacher, her lyrics overflow with warm gratitude toward parents, teachers, and friends.

Released on CD in December 2016, the song spread through word of mouth among teachers in the field and is now beloved as a staple for graduation season.

It has been featured many times on childcare-related sites and cherished by many preschools.

The melody gently encourages children as they carry their memories and step into the future.

If sung at the important milestone recital for the oldest class or at the graduation ceremony, it’s sure to fill the venue with emotion.

Please sing it together with the children, putting your hearts into it.

The feeling of gratitudeSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Hosoda Maiko

Children’s Song “The Feeling of Thank You” <Graduation Song>

“Arigatou no Kimochi” (Feelings of Thanks) is a song that lets children sincerely express their gratitude to the guardians and teachers who have watched over them every day.

The lyrics are by Toshihiko Shinzawa, well-known for many children’s songs, and the music is composed by Maiko Hosoda.

Memories from their time at the preschool and warm feelings of “thank you” for those who supported them are sung to a gentle, quiet melody.

The song was released on the YouTube channel “Maiko no Uta” in January 2020, and the sheet music was published in the March 2020 issue of “Hoiku to Curriculum.” With its frequent lyrical repetition and calm tone, it’s perfect for events like graduation ceremonies where children’s voices can truly shine.

Sung from the heart, it’s sure to fill the entire venue with warm emotion.

Our PowerKeroponzu

[New Standard • Graduation Song] Our Power / Keropons

When we think of graduation ceremonies at kindergartens, we tend to picture tearful farewells, but “Our Power” by Keropons is a perfect classic for ceremonies you want to end with hopeful smiles.

Its lyrics, filled with gratitude to those who have supported us and with a firm resolve to stride into the future, overlap with the children’s growth and are truly moving.

Released as a single in July 2010 and included in publications such as “The Keropons,” the song has been sung for many years at numerous preschools.

It’s ideal for moments when you want to recall time spent with friends and convey a lively, positive spirit rather than the sadness of parting.

Let this bright, upbeat melody warmly encourage the children as they confidently take flight to their next stage!

Always togetherboku to kimi.

[Graduation Song] Always Together - Piano Sheet Music (Child Key) / CD Available [see description below] - For nursery school and kindergarten graduation ceremonies and thank-you parties

This is a graduation song by Boku to Kimi that delivers memories of kindergarten life and hopes for the future on a gentle melody.

It tells, from a child’s perspective, of days spent holding hands with friends, moments of leaning on their teachers, and gratitude toward parents.

Rather than dwelling on the sadness of parting, it carries a positive message that “even if we’re apart, our hearts are connected,” making it a piece that brings not only tears but smiles as well.

Included on the album “Minna de Asobou! Ei Ei Oh!” released in September 2015, it also comes with karaoke tracks and sheet music arranged for children’s vocal ranges.

It’s the perfect song for expressing thanks to teachers at a graduation ceremony.

The sight of children standing in a circle, holding hands as they sing, is sure to become an unforgettable memory.