[Entrance Ceremony] Let smiles spread through song! A recommended collection of songs perfect for nursery and kindergarten advancement as well
Are you looking for songs that are perfect for entrance ceremonies and class advancement season?For children stepping into a new environment, the time spent singing together is a precious moment that eases their hearts and brings out smiles.There are plenty of songs that brighten nursery and kindergarten events, such as friendship-themed pieces like “Tomodachi ni Naru Tame ni” (“To Become Friends”) and songs full of springtime atmosphere.This article introduces a wide range of songs suitable for entrance and advancement ceremonies.Teachers, please take a look for ideas to help with your program planning!
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[Entrance Ceremony] Spread Smiles with Songs! A Recommended Collection of Songs Perfect for Nursery and Kindergarten Advancements (61–70)
Let’s keep walkingbiriken
It’s an energetic song that blends folk and hip-hop, perfect for singing and dancing together.
The friendly lyrics warmly depict the joy and fun of everyday life, and sometimes the mischievous spirit of children.
Released in September 2010, it was loved by many viewers as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Mainichi Kaasan.” With its melodious tone and comfortable rhythm, it resonates with children’s hearts and encourages their first steps in new environments.
Singing it at entrance ceremonies or morning gatherings brings out children’s smiles, naturally leading to clapping and swaying.
Let teachers and children enjoy singing it together and create wonderful memories.
Hello, my friends.Sakushi: Oikawa Nemuko / Sakkyoku: Matsumoto Toshiaki
Speaking of entrance ceremonies, they’re the first step into a new life where you make lots of new friends, right? Since it’s such a special day, many children are probably brimming with excitement about the new friends they’ll make.
As the title suggests, the song “Hello My Friends” is filled with feelings for those friends, and it should nurture not only affection for people but also a love for nature.
To become friendsSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
A choral song by the duo of Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, both singer-songwriters and picture book authors.
The lyrics evoke a love that transcends various boundaries such as nationality and social position, and the beautiful, easy-to-sing melody gently seeps into the heart.
Within its simplicity lies a very important message, making it recommended not only for entrance ceremonies but also for graduation ceremonies and recitals.
It gently resonates with the hearts of adult listeners as well, a gem of a number that warms the soul.
At any timeYugeda Kensuke
Set to a gentle melody that feels familiar to everyone, Kensuke Yugeda’s song expresses gratitude at the milestone age of ten.
It warmly conveys precious memories with friends and heartfelt thanks to family and teachers.
Its tender, embracing tune resonates deeply with listeners and invites empathy.
The piece is included on the album “Dream & Dream: Yume o Tsunagou,” and it has been selected for inclusion in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.
Mr.
Yugeda, who holds school concerts nationwide, has performed over 2,000 times and continues composing with children in mind.
It is a song you’ll want to sing with care when expressing gratitude to important people, such as at a “Half-Coming-of-Age Ceremony” or end-of-year school events.
butterfly
This song is said to have originally been an old German children’s song called “Hänschen klein.” Its lyrics are completely different from “Chōchō,” depicting a boy’s growth.
Later, when it was included in old Japanese music textbooks, uniquely Japanese lyrics were added.
Donguri KorokoroSakushi: Aoki Sonoyoshi / Sakkyoku: Yanada Tadashi
The song “Donguri Korokoro,” created in the Taisho era for kindergarteners and early elementary school children, features characters like an acorn and a loach.
Its storyline unfolds like a picture-book read-aloud, making it fun to sing.
It would be wonderful if children in kindergartens and nursery schools could make friends who help each other, like the acorn and the loach.
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.
In conclusion
We introduced songs that are perfect for the season of entrance ceremonies and moving up to the next class. There are many songs to brighten preschool and kindergarten entrance ceremonies, such as pieces themed around friendship and children’s songs that evoke the arrival of spring. Find a favorite tune and try filling the air with song together with the children. The smiles born through music will surely give a gentle push toward the first steps of their new lives.