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

Friends again tomorrowsakushi sakkyoku : Nishiwaki Yui

Friends again tomorrow

Entrance ceremonies are full of brand-new encounters.

Not only will you meet your teachers—you’ll also make lots of friends.

Laughing and crying together, and sometimes even arguing with those friends, are all part of the many experiences that make kindergarten life so special.

This song expresses heartwarming interactions with friends, to help children who are about to enter daycare or kindergarten look forward to spending their days with many new companions.

It’s also a great choice to sing as a gift from current students to the newcomers.

Holding hands or clapping along while singing will make the atmosphere even more joyful.

I want to become the sun.Sakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka

I want to become the sun.

There are times when we hesitate to say messages like “I like you” or “I love you.” But they’re also the very words we want to share generously with children as they start their new lives in spring.

“I Want to Be the Sun” is the perfect song to send that message of love to children.

Spring is a season when the warmth of the sun feels especially delightful.

We want children to feel hope and a bright future.

Why not enjoy this song together with them and make it a wonderful kindergarten entrance ceremony?

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Children all over the worldSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka

♪If all the children of the world — if all the children of the world smiled all at once〜♪ (with gestures)

One of the songs by the popular duo Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa—who have created many beloved classics among children—Sekai-ju no Kodomotachi ga (All the Children of the World) is said to have been written with a wish for the peace of children around the world.

Its straightforward, hope-filled lyrics encourage being your true self and letting your own unique flower bloom, giving listeners plenty of courage and energy.

There is also a picture book created by many picture book authors who share the wish for world peace, so it’s wonderful to have children and their guardians look at it while singing.

Please consider using it as a reference.

People and PeopleYugeda Kensuke

"Hito to Hito" (Lyrics: Tomohiro Iwai, Music: Kensuke Yugeda, Performance: Toin Gakuen Elementary School) — a choral piece for a music concert

This is a warm piece that sings about the importance of encounters through music.

The fresh melodies woven by Kensuke Yugedate carry a gentle calm while conveying a moving message.

In clear, resonant words, it speaks of the joy born from human connections and the inevitable meaning hidden within chance meetings.

Delivered by the pure voices of the Toin Gakuen Elementary School Choir, the work is also slated to appear in elementary school music textbooks starting in 2024.

Its kind, uplifting message is perfect for children who are about to meet new people in a new environment.

As they take their next step in school life, this wonderful song will give them courage and hope—please give it a listen.

Spring has come.Sakushi: Tomorogi Yukio / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira

Spring Has Come [Children's Song] Songs for March and April

‘Spring Has Come’ expresses the joy of spring in straightforward words and is a song that can deliver a warm breeze to children’s hearts.

While songs that suit an entrance ceremony are, of course, enjoyable, we also recommend songs that celebrate spring as a season of new beginnings.

You can also have fun by adding simple gestures and hand movements to match the music.

Since the song itself is simple, it’s easy to learn and incorporate as a musical gift from current students.

Enjoy this joy-filled song together with everyone.

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Surely a miracleHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya

[Okaasan to Issho April 2025 Song] “Kitto Kiseki” Cover

Perfect for spring, new beginnings, and the new school term—here’s an introduction to “Kitto Kiseki,” a song parents and children will want to listen to together.

Some listeners may find courage and hope in the message woven into the lyrics.

The song is being presented as the Song of April 2025.

Of course it suits the season of new encounters in spring, but it’s also a great listen when you’re feeling down or after a quarrel with a friend—it may help you feel gratitude for the people you meet and a sense of destiny.

It might even turn your attention to encounters with animals and nature beyond humans.

What a wonderful song.

Everyone’s Daycare (Kindergarten) from TodaySakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko

Everyone’s daycare starting today

This song, with its bright and charming melody and lyrics, is a perfect, fun choice for entrance ceremonies.

Written and composed by Toshihiko Shinzawa, it is included on the album “Toshihiko Shinzawa’s Cheerful Songs for Kindergarten Life.” The lyrics express excitement and anticipation for a new environment, making it a piece that resonates with children’s feelings.

Adding choreography and dancing along would make it even more enjoyable to sing.

It’s great not only for entrance ceremonies but also for everyday childcare activities, so be sure to sing it together with the children.

It’s sure to be a wonderful time filled with smiles.