[Entrance Ceremony] Songs We All Want to Sing! A Collection of Recommended Cheer Songs for Spring Send-offs
Have you already decided on the song to sing at the entrance ceremony?Having a song that suits the start of a new chapter can instantly brighten the children’s faces.There are plenty of perfect choices for an entrance ceremony: songs that celebrate making new friends, songs full of springtime vibes, and rhythmic tunes that make bodies start moving without thinking.This article introduces a wide range of encouraging songs to warmly color kindergarten and nursery school entrance ceremonies.We hope you find a wonderful song that brings out the children’s smiles!
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[Entrance Ceremony] Songs Everyone Will Want to Sing! A Collection of Recommended Cheer Songs for a Spring Send-Off (1–10)
Morning Song (Good Morning)Sakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma
This bright and lively song is perfect for children’s morning greetings.
Calling out “good morning” to teachers, friends, flowers, and even the sun helps kids feel connected to nature.
Its simple, easy-to-remember melody makes it ideal for singing during morning circle time.
This piece is often used in kindergartens and nursery schools for morning activities, and a video has reportedly been available on YouTube for about nine years.
It’s versatile—great for easing children’s nerves and giving them an energetic start to the day.
Highly recommended even for kids who aren’t fond of morning greetings or songs.
Song of a little birdSakushi: Yoda Jun’ichi / Sakkyoku: Akutagawa Yasushi
This piece, which gently captures the chirping of little birds, warmly embraces the hearts of young children.
Jun’ichi Yoda’s lyrics and Yasushi Akutagawa’s music blend beautifully to bring to life the image of small birds living in nature.
The onomatopoeic words in the lyrics spark children’s imaginations and make singing delightful.
Since its debut in 1954, this song has remained beloved in kindergartens and nursery schools, making it perfect for entrance ceremonies.
It helps ease the anxiety of children facing a new environment and is sure to turn their nerves into smiles through song.
Kindergarten is starting soon.Sakushi: Namura Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
Perfect for kindergarten and nursery school entrance ceremonies, this song is a children’s tune that captures the feeling of excitement.
It gently sings about the joy overflowing in children’s hearts and heightens their anticipation for a new environment.
A version by Akira Hayashi and Miyuki Mori was released in August 1999 and was also featured on an NHK children’s program.
Its bright, light melody and easy-to-remember lyrics make it a favorite during entrance ceremonies and grade-promotion season.
It’s also recommended for families to sing together with their children to ease any anxieties about starting a new chapter.
[Entrance Ceremony] Songs We All Want to Sing! A Collection of Recommended Cheer Songs for a Spring Send-Off (11–20)
strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joe
The famous song “Sanpo” from the Studio Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro was written by Rieko Nakagawa, known for Guri and Gura.
It’s a wonderful piece that stays close to a child’s world and lets you share in their excitement and thrills.
While it suits any season, it’s especially perfect for spring, when warmth returns and plants begin to sprout.
Another great point is its versatility—you can use it in many settings, such as background music for entrances.
We hope you enjoy a lovely kindergarten entrance ceremony with energetic children and this delightful song.
Magic of SmilesŌhara Yuiko
Famous as the opening song of the anime Hanakappa, Egao no Mahou is likely a tune that many new kindergarteners already know.
Cheerful and full of energy, this song gives you courage just by listening.
It’s also recommended for teachers to dance to at the entrance ceremony.
Children show many emotions at the ceremony—tears, fussing, and more—but this song might bring out their bright smiles.
It’s a track that both teachers and children can enjoy together.
Happy ChildrenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
This song centers on the mysterious power of children’s smiles.
With a bright, pop sound, it’s a tune that both kids and adults can enjoy together.
The word “happy” appears many times, making it a song that lifts your spirits just by listening.
It’s a classic created by Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, released in July 1988.
It’s also included on the album “Howatt Kokoro ga Attamaru: Otona mo Suki na Kodomotachi no Uta.” It’s perfect for school events like entrance and graduation ceremonies.
If you sing and dance along with the children, it’s sure to become a wonderful time filled with smiles.
rainbowSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
You can feel kindness throughout the entire song “Niji.” It’s often used in commercials, too.
In fact, it was featured in the “Meiji Probio Yogurt R-1” commercial starting in August 2020.
Ever since it was created in 1990, it has remained a long-loved classic.
Listening to it to the end gives you courage.
As the weather gradually improves, your spirits naturally lift, don’t they? It feels as if the song gently stays by your side and cheers you on.
It’s a song I’d love to have sung at a kindergarten entrance ceremony.
