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

Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come TrueNEW!mao

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.

Kera Kera Rock-Paper-ScissorsNEW!kerakera

Kerakera – [Kids Start Dancing] The Kerakera Rock-Paper-Scissors dance is super cute!! [Full Size]

As a way to break the ice with children who are excited and a little nervous about the new environment during entrance ceremonies or class promotions, how about Kerakera’s “Kerakera Janken”? This song uses the universally known game of rock-paper-scissors as its motif and is a simple play-along tune where you just throw rock, scissors, or paper to the rhythm.

It’s a single released in October 2014 by the unit known for the theme song of the drama “Last Cinderella,” and it was later included on the album “Kerakeraland.” The music video also drew attention for featuring Nozomi Tsuji.

If you move your body in time with the shout-along lyrics, smiles are sure to follow.

Get the parents involved too, and try it as a recreational activity to get the whole venue buzzing.

Laughter is nice.NEW!sakushi/sakkyoku: Tayama Masamitsu

Laughter Is Wonderful [E Tele] Lyrics/Music: Masamitsu Tayama – With Dance Moves & Lyrics from “With Mom”!

When everyone laughs together, it warms both the heart and the body, doesn’t it? There’s a song themed around that wonderful “sound of laughter,” written and composed by Masamitsu Tayama.

Beloved on the NHK program Okaasan to Issho, this song is included on releases such as the 1990 album NHK Okaasan to Issho Best 35.

Just mimicking the unique laughs to the rhythm can fill the whole classroom with a bright atmosphere.

If teachers sing it with gestures during entrance ceremonies or class advancement periods, it quickly eases the children’s nerves and spreads a circle of smiles.

With its comical movements and the chance for everyone to burst into laughter together, this piece is perfect for bringing new friends closer!

Song of GanbarimanNEW!Sakushi: Tomorogi Yuyukio / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira

[Children’s Song] The Song of Ganbariman

This is a lively, upbeat cheer song that gives a gentle push to children who are nervous about a new environment.

It’s filled with the joy of teaming up with friends and a positive spirit, and just listening to it will fill you with courage.

Created by Akira Mine and Yukio Tomorogi, this piece is included on the album “Hoick Recommends! Nursery Songs for 12 Months—Songs and Activities to Enjoy the Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter,” released in January 2019.

It’s perfect not only for entrance ceremonies and moving up to the next class, but also for uniting hearts at sports days.

Designed to be easy for teachers to sing and play, it’s also a valuable addition to everyday childcare repertoires.

Raise your voices together to the bright melody, and anxious feelings will blow away, bringing smiles to everyone’s faces.

Kindergarten starting in springNEW!Sakushi: Yoda Jun’ichi / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao

[Children’s Song] From Spring: Kindergarten (with lyrics) / Lyrics by Junichi Yoda, Music by Yoshinao Nakata, Arrangement by Shirō Hayakawa / Entrance Ceremony, Events, Kindergarten / Piano Accompaniment, Singing with Piano

This is a children’s song that brims with the joy of starting a new preschool life along with the warm spring weather.

It features short, repeated phrases and a bright melody, gently conveying children’s anticipation for the kindergarten or nursery days ahead.

The lyrics were written by Junichi Yoda, and the music was composed by Yoshinao Nakata.

Loved since the postwar era, it has been included in many collections of seasonal songs, beginning with the album “Spring Entrance and Enrollment Songs,” released in March 2010.

It’s perfect as an introduction to ease the nerves of children at entrance or advancement ceremonies.

If the teacher plays it on the piano and everyone sings along or claps in rhythm, it will set the stage for a wonderful, smile-filled start.

Song of CourageNEW!Ono Atsuko

"Song of Courage" Music Video – Theme song of the Shimajiro movie "Shimajiro and the Song of Courage" – In theaters Friday, March 14, 2025

It’s a song that gently yet powerfully encourages children as they leap into a new world.

Created as the theme song for the movie Shimajiro: “Shimajiro to Yuuki no Uta,” released in March 2025, “Yuuki no Uta” is a track filled with the importance of trusting your friends and the courage to take a step forward.

The vocalist is Atsuko Ono, beloved by many parents and children from NHK E-Tele’s “Okaasan to Issho.” She drew attention for not only singing the song but also making her first attempt at voice acting in the film.

Just as the audience joins together in song during a scene in the movie, the melody is designed to make it easy for everyone to sing along.

As a pep song to blow away anxious feelings, it’s recommended for teachers and children to sing together at entrance ceremonies and advancement gatherings!

Happy ChildrenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka

Happy Children (Lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa / Music by Hirotaka Nakagawa) [From Toshihiko Shinzawa’s 40th Anniversary of Musical Activities “Nursery Song Concert”]

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.