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

TulipSakushi: Kondo Miyako / Sakkyoku: Inoue Takeshi

Tulip (with gestures) [Japanese song / shoka]

Don’t you ever feel a rush of excitement just from listening to children’s songs? With lyrics by Miyako Kondo and music by Takeshi Inoue, this piece is a beloved favorite among children, celebrating the arrival of spring when colorful flowers bloom.

The melody is easy to remember and the lyrics are simple, so children quickly find themselves humming along.

It was released in July 1932 and recorded the following year.

At kindergarten entrance ceremonies, it would be lovely for the current students to sing it to welcome the newcomers.

If everyone sings together, it will surely ease the nerves and make for a joyful ceremony!

Entrance SongSakushi: Namura Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Oonaka Megumi

Entrance Song by Himawari 🌻 With Lyrics | A Children's Song to Make You Excited for the Entrance Ceremony and Kindergarten Life | Entrance Ceremony Song

When children enter kindergarten, they’re filled with excitement and a few jitters—and maybe a little anxiety, too.

How about starting this new chapter with a song that embraces those feelings? Let’s warmly welcome the children, who carry hopes like “Will I make lots of friends?” and “Will I have fun playing with everyone?” A gentle song that begins with a simple “Hello” might help them feel safe and at ease.

It’s a song that softly celebrates the children as they laugh, cry, and even quarrel—ahead of all the experiences that await them.

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

Fun, isn’t it? [E-Tele] Lyrics: Kazuko Yamauchi / Composition: Naohiko Terashima NHK Minna no Uta ♪ With Mother ♪

“Tanoshii ne” is a 1964 piece that was featured the following year on NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” Many people in their parents’ generation may remember singing it in kindergarten or nursery school.

With its simple gestures and fun, singable style, it’s one of the children’s songs that has been loved for many years.

The melody is bright and upbeat, making it a perfect fit for the exciting, slightly nerve‑wracking new world of starting school.

Since it’s a song that invites gestures, why not include it to help ease children’s nerves?

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Hello with a handshakeSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Shigeru

Hello with a Handshake [Children’s Song] Lyrics: Michio Mado / Music: Shigeru Watanabe

Mado Michio was a poet who created many children’s songs that everyone in Japan knows, and his work is full of beloved pieces brimming with love and kindness.

Among his many masterpieces, the one I recommend for a kindergarten entrance ceremony is “Akushu de Konnichiwa” (“Hello with a Handshake”).

Handshakes, often said to be a universal greeting, allow hearts to connect through the touch of hands and can express goodwill toward others.

It would be wonderful if the children starting kindergarten could broaden their circles of communication by greeting and interacting with many teachers and friends from now on.

This heartwarming, lovely song is perfect as a starting point for building those kinds of relationships.

Let’s clap our handsSakushi: Kobayashi Jun’ichi / Sakkyoku: Chekosurobakia min’yō

Let's Clap Our Hands

With its catchy, pop-style melody and easy-to-understand lyrics, “Let’s Clap Our Hands” is a fun song that makes you want to clap along without thinking.

Many people probably sang it when they were little.

The actions and expressions that match the lyrics—clapping hands, laughing, getting angry—are amusing and put children in a cheerful mood.

Its moderate tempo and bright atmosphere are sure to liven up an entrance ceremony.

Because the lyrics and melody repeat often, even young children hearing it for the first time can join in and enjoy it.

Be sure to sing it together with everyone!

To the Sun in the Palm of Your HandSakushi: Yanase Takashi / Sakkyoku: Izumi Taku

♪ With hand palms to the sun [with gestures] - We’re all alive, and because we’re alive, we sing 〜 ♪

The song “Te no Hira o Taiyō ni,” with lyrics by Takashi Yanase, the creator of the beloved children’s character Anpanman, is characterized by its powerful words and energetic melody.

Each expression in the lyrics brims with vitality, making it deeply moving and appealing.

Many creatures appear in the song, which is sure to capture children’s interest.

As you pay attention to the life-affirming words that naturally inspire strength, be sure to sing it out loud together with energetic kids, full of power.

Spring has come!Sakushi: Nakamura Masato / Sakkyoku: Nakamura Masato

[Children's Song] 'Spring Is Here!' (Sign Language Video) Sign Choreography: Aono [Nursery Rhyme/Song] [Sign Language Song] [Kindergarten/School Entrance Ceremony]

Children who feel anxious and nervous about the new environment of daycare or kindergarten.

This is a warm, spring-like song that seems to gently embrace such children.

The lively atmosphere of spring creatures and plants described in the lyrics feels as if they’re welcoming the children who are about to start school.

Singing it when something new is beginning can spark excitement and a positive mindset! There’s also a sign language version, so it’s recommended to incorporate it when singing together with the children already enrolled.