[Entrance Ceremony] Let smiles spread through song! A recommended collection of songs perfect for nursery and kindergarten advancement as well

Song of a little birdSakushi: Yoda Jun’ichi / Sakkyoku: Akutagawa Yasushi

Kotori no Uta [Children’s Song] Lyrics: Junichi Yoda / Music: Yasushi Akutagawa / With choreography / With lyrics /

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.

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

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

One of the nursery rhymes that has been loved around the world, “It’s a Small World,” is also well known as the theme song for the Disneyland attraction of the same name.

Many of you have probably heard it.

The song carries the idea that, regardless of differences such as race, gender, culture, or language, we can share joy and sorrow and come together as one.

It would be wonderful to convey this important message through the song to children as they grow, experiencing many new encounters along the way.

Spring came pop-pop-popsakushi: kozue hikari / sakkyoku: sako shinichirō

♪ Pon pon pon, spring has come ♪

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!

Friendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min’yō

Friendship Hymn

This is a bright, energetic song with the theme of the importance of friendship.

Set to the melody of an American folk tune with Japanese lyrics, it’s characterized by a lively rhythm and approachable words.

It spread from the 1970s to the 1980s and has been beloved as part of school education and choir repertoires.

It’s perfect for entrance ceremonies to ease the nerves of new students.

If everyone holds hands, forms a circle, and sings while dancing, smiles are sure to appear naturally.

I think it’s a wonderful song that creates a warm atmosphere to celebrate meeting new friends.

Your nameSakushi Sakkyoku: Kashiwa Tetsu

Your Name - Tetsu Kashiwa - With Mother

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.

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Morning Song (Good Morning)Sakushi: Masuko Toshi / Sakkyoku: Honda Tetsuma

♪ Good morning (Morning Song) - Good morning, teacher. Good morning, everyone. [with gestures]

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.

The Root of the HeartNEW!sakushi 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.