[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 Advancement (1–10)
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.
Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin
Just by singing and dancing, this energetic song makes your heart flutter with excitement and fills you with happiness.
Written and composed by Yujin Kitagawa, it’s included on the album “Yuzu Smile,” released in July 2003.
With its bright, poppy melody and lyrics that convey a message of believing in the power of a smile, it’s beloved by a wide range of listeners, from children to adults.
It’s perfect for singing at a kindergarten entrance ceremony, and it would also be super cute to dance to with parents at events like sports days.
It’s a wonderful song that brings smiles to everyone!
Spring came pop-pop-popsakushi: kozue hikari / sakkyoku: sako shinichirō
Why not sing together a refreshing song that evokes the arrival of spring? Created by Mr.
Komichi Hikari and Mr.
Shinichiro Sako, this piece features lyrics that make rhythmic hand-play fun.
The spring-themed lyrics spark children’s imaginations, and the bright melody naturally makes you want to hum along.
Since it incorporates clapping motions, it’s perfect for developing a sense of rhythm and teamwork.
Singing it at entrance ceremonies or spring events can help ease the nerves of children who are anxious about a new environment.
Be sure to sing it with your child and enjoy the coming of spring!
[Entrance Ceremony] Spread Smiles with Songs! A Recommended Collection of Songs Perfect for Advancing in Nursery School and Kindergarten (11–20)
Morning Song (Good Morning)Sakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma
This bright and energetic song is perfect for children’s morning greetings.
The way it calls 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.
It’s commonly used in kindergartens and preschools for morning activities, and videos of it have reportedly been on YouTube for about nine years.
It’s also appealing because it can be used in many ways—helping ease children’s nerves and giving them a cheerful start to the day.
This song is recommended even for children who aren’t comfortable with morning greetings or singing.
Your nameSakushi Sakkyoku: Kashiwa Tetsu
Kashiwa Tetsu, who served for two years as the 5th “Uta no Onii-san” on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho, wrote and composed the song “Kimi no Namae.” At entrance ceremonies, kids are surely full of nerves and excitement as they meet lots of new friends for the first time.
It’s hard to remember everyone’s names, right? But this song makes it easy to learn names by singing them.
It’s of course exciting when your own name comes up, and it’s fun to hear the names of the kids who will become your friends as you sing.
It’s a wonderful recommended entrance song that lets everyone introduce themselves through music while having fun together.
Teacher and friendsSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
For children starting their very first days at preschool, teachers can seem like a mysterious presence—“What kind of person are they?” This song cheerfully and warmly tells those children that teachers are kind and trustworthy, and that they can interact with them like friends.
The lyrics are simple and easy to understand, and the song is short, making it accessible even for very young children.
If teachers add easy choreography or sing while moving puppets of animals or characters, children who feel nervous or anxious about the new environment will surely become interested.
Let’s sing with big smiles and lots of energy!
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.