[Entrance Ceremony] Songs We All Want to Sing! A Collection of Recommended Cheer Songs for Spring Send-offs

The Root of the Heartsakushi sakkyoku: Minami Yume

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This piece, written and composed by Yume Minami, who has extensive experience in childcare and early childhood education, expresses children’s growth as the accumulation of small daily changes, with the hope that these build the emotional foundation that will support their future.

Included on the album “Columbia Kids: Songs for the First Journey—Graduation Songs,” released in November 2016, it has become a staple for kindergarten graduation ceremonies.

However, its theme of cherishing first friends and new encounters also makes it perfect for entrance ceremonies and the start of a new school year.

It is a classic springtime song that beautifully marks new beginnings, ideal for parents and teachers to sing as they wish for the healthy growth of the children ahead.

Let’s join the Dandelion Group!!Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu

[No. 410] Let’s Join the Dandelion Club!! (from “Okaasan to Issho”) / Nahoko Miyazaki

With the arrival of spring and dandelions blooming bright yellow, “Let’s Join the Dandelion Club!!” is a song that makes you want to sing out with energy.

Its lyrics invite both the shy and the showy to all become members of the “Dandelion Club,” offering strong support to children who are about to make new friends.

The only requirements to join are to wave at the sun and breathe in the spring breeze! The song was featured as the “Song of the Month” in May 2003 on NHK’s educational program “Okaasan to Issho.” Written and composed by Osamu Sakata, it’s a popular track also included on the album “Let’s Join the Dandelion Club!” If teachers and children sing it together at a kindergarten entrance ceremony, it will ease nerves and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Small WorldSakushi: Wakatani Kazuko / Sakkyoku: R. Shaaman Kyoudai

It’s a Small World (with lyrics) – High Quality Audio

It’s a classic filled with a wish for peace, evoking an image of children around the world holding hands and singing with smiles.

Its message of breaking down barriers and getting along is perfect for meeting new friends as a fresh start begins.

The piece was unveiled in April 1964 at the New York World’s Fair as the theme song for a Disney attraction.

With a melody by the Sherman Brothers and warm Japanese lyrics by Kazuko Wakatani, it has been loved across generations.

At entrance ceremonies, even nervous children will likely relax naturally when they hear this familiar tune.

It’s also a song well known to parents, making it ideal for creating a warm atmosphere as everyone in the venue hums along.

Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao

Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come True

This masterpiece, filled with lyrics that capture dreams of secret gadgets and mao’s clear, gentle vocals, greatly heightens the anticipation for the days to come in kindergarten life.

Sung by female singer mao, it was her major-label debut single released in July 2007 and was chosen as the opening theme not only for the TV series of the beloved national anime Doraemon but also for its films.

Featuring lively choruses by the Himawari Kids, this track is perfect for everyone to sing together at the entrance ceremony.

When its familiar, universally known melody fills the venue, the faces of nervous children will surely brighten.

Let’s clap along with the parents and warmly welcome the new kindergarteners with smiles.

This is the friend-making factoryKannuim Kumiko

[Chorus] This Is the Friendship Factory

An entrance ceremony is a place where you meet new friends for the first time.

Some children may feel anxious.

This work is aimed at those children, carrying a message to the friends with whom they’ll be spending fun times together.

You can almost feel the warm spring air, and it gives a cozy feeling.

Published as a magazine supplement in April 2014, this song features a very bright and energetic melody that leaves a strong impression.

At an entrance ceremony, you might be sitting next to a child you don’t know at all.

But once you start singing together, before you realize it, you’ve become good friends! It’s also recommended to sing it together with the children to ease the tension of the entrance ceremony.

I want to keep smiling.ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “I Want to Keep Smiling” Music Video

In the school entrance season when anxiety and anticipation mix, Ikimono-gakari’s number is there to give you a push.

It’s the single they released in July 2011, well known as the song from Nissan’s “New Nissan Serena” commercial.

Even while affected by the earthquake disaster, it was crafted with the aim of being a “straightforward pop song,” one that brightly illuminates the listener’s heart.

Though it’s an epic track running over six minutes, it was also included on the album NEWTRAL and won the Excellence Award at the 53rd Japan Record Awards.

Kiyoe Yoshioka’s clear, soaring vocals and the up-tempo sound resonate, filling you with the courage to dive into a new world.

Any worries about the school life that’s about to begin will blow away when you listen to this song, and you’ll be able to take your first step with a smile!

It’s fun.sakushi: yamauchi kazuko / sakkyoku: terashima naohiko

[Kindergarten] Entrance Ceremony Welcome Song – Hand Play “It’s Fun” / Nursery Rhyme, Children’s Song, Vocal Music [Daycare]

How about singing one of the popular children’s songs, “Tanoshii ne,” as a welcome song for the entrance ceremony? It’s short and easy to sing, and there are parts where you can clap along, which creates a very cheerful atmosphere in the venue.

The lyrics also carry the message, “It’s special because everyone is here,” making it perfect for an entrance ceremony where new friends are joining.

Children who feel nervous in a new place may hear this song and start to feel that nursery school or kindergarten is a fun place.

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