[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] Smiles Spread Through Song! A Recommended Collection of Songs Perfect for Nursery and Kindergarten Advancement (31–40)
I’m happy to see you.sakushi: fujino manami / sakkyoku: kataoka tsugumi
A perfect song for expressing gratitude for new encounters and the desire to become good friends from here on.
Words like “happy” and “I love you” convey positive, gentle feelings directly in the lyrics, warming the heart as you listen.
The lyrics are easy to remember, and the melody is easy for children to sing, making it a great choice to include in an entrance ceremony as a gift song from current students and teachers.
Let’s all sing together and welcome the newly enrolled children in a bright and gentle atmosphere.
Bouquet of the Windsakushi: nakata arihiro / sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotaka
Here’s the perfect song to celebrate a kindergarten or nursery school entrance ceremony, a milestone marking children’s new beginnings.
With lyrics by Arihiro Nakada and music by Hirotaka Nakagawa, this piece paints a dreamlike world where a bouquet gathers breezes from around the globe and is delivered to you.
It carries messages that nurture the joy of waking up early, the spirit of trying new things, and the warmth of sharing happiness with others—lyrics that gently resonate with children.
Featured on the album “Omoide Ippai! Sotsuen Song,” it’s often sung at kindergarten and nursery school entrance ceremonies.
Highly recommended if you want to see children’s faces light up with hope.
Everyone, everyone is shining.Yugeda Kensuke
Riding on a cherry-blossom-colored breeze, this heartwarming song by Kensuke Yugeda gently sings of the hopeful arrival of spring.
It carries a message of encouragement for children taking their first steps forward, conveying a sense of anticipation for a shining future.
Its melody, expressing both endearing freshness and the courage to walk toward one’s dreams, tenderly nestles against the listener’s heart.
The piece is included on the album “Shiawase ni Naare” and is a beloved song performed at entrance ceremonies and welcome events for new students in elementary schools across Japan.
Since June 2018, it has been passed down in schools nationwide, and through more than 2,000 school concerts, Mr.
Yugeda has delivered it directly to children.
It is a springtime song brimming with joy, one we hope new students, teachers, and families will listen to.
Everyone’s Daycare (Kindergarten) from TodaySakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko
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.
Big SongSakushi Sakkyoku: Nakajima Kōichi
“Ooki na Uta” (“The Big Song”) has been broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta since 1979.
Many teachers and parents will likely feel a sense of nostalgia.
Its universal lyrics and grand melody resonate with children.
It’s a song that seems to wrap the new kindergarteners’ upcoming lives in hope.
Because it’s short, whether a teacher sings it or current students do, the newcomers can enjoy it without getting bored.
While there are many wonderful popular songs today, why not deliberately choose a classic that has been sung for many years?
Entrance Ceremony: Smiles Spread Through Songs! A Recommended Collection of Songs Perfect for Advancing to the Next Class in Nursery and Kindergarten (41–50)
Congratulations on starting preschoolSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Hosoda Maiko
“Nyuuen Omedetou” is a song that straightforwardly celebrates entering preschool.
It’s simple and short, so even 0- and 1-year-old children can enjoy it.
Adding hand claps when performing is also recommended.
Meeting new teachers and friends is a valuable experience.
The buoyant piano accompaniment is memorable too, so why not take this opportunity to practice it? Current students could also prepare it as a gift song.
It’s a piece that makes you look forward to the days ahead.
Magic of SmilesŌhara Yuiko
Famous as the opening song of the anime Hanakappa, Egao no Mahou is likely a tune that many new kindergarteners already know.
Cheerful and full of energy, this song gives you courage just by listening.
It’s also recommended for teachers to dance to at the entrance ceremony.
Children show many emotions at the ceremony—tears, fussing, and more—but this song might bring out their bright smiles.
It’s a track that both teachers and children can enjoy together.